10th Annual Leonard C. Burch Walk and Run

Friday - December 13, 2024 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Leon Burch holds a staff belonging to the late Leonard C. Burch as he leads his family and attendees during the start of the LCB Memorial Walk/Run.
Daughters; Leonora Burch, Leona Burch, Lena Gallegos, Lisa Burch, Leora Lucero, Laurena Burch, and Lynnette Sage, gather for a photo. while holding a photo of their late parents following the LCB Memorial Walk/Run on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Melanie and Shane Seibel complete the Leonard C. Burch Memorial Walk/Run on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Participants walk behind the SunUte Community Center near the Bear Dance grounds and the Multi-Purpose Facility.
Chairman Melvin J. Baker greets attendees and reflects on his time working alongside the late Leonard C. Burch, council members Marge Barry and Andrew Gallegos also took time to share their memories and words of encouragement to the family.
Attendees do a brief warm up led by SunUte trainers Eliyah Lucero and Jacob Box, ahead of the annual LCB Memorial Walk/Run
Carol Baker and Lena Gallegos exchange laughs during the 10th Annual Memorial LCB Walk/Run.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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The 10th Annual Leonard C. Burch Memorial Walk/Run took place on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the SunUte Community Center; Burch’s seven daughters and family members organized the event in memory of the late Leonard C. Burch and his many accomplishments. First established in 1996, Leonard C. Burch Day is celebrated as a Tribal holiday and is recognized by the county and the State of Colorado. This year community members walked or ran a 1-mile or 3-mile course alongside the family, followed by refreshments provided by Sky Ute Casino Resort and Sweet Peas Treats. The event was sponsored by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, SunUte Community Center, MBSS Attorneys along with the family of Shane Seibel & colleagues.  

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