The Courtney Harrington LeBoeuf Fund

11/28/2023

A note from Sarah Avila-Ward on this Giving Tuesday:

Almost 10 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
I was 36.

This marked a profound moment in my life. At my darkest times, Bay Area Young Survivors (BAYS) was there for me. This community of resilient, funny, fearless, loving young people got me through. I am grateful for every day I am still here.

And heartbroken about the many friends I have lost along the way…including my best friend
Courtney Harrington LeBoeuf. She was a part of BAYS through her treatment and unknowingly paved the path for me to join a few years later.

For years BAYS has been planning a memorial garden in San Francisco to create a quiet space to breathe, and to remember the 100 women we have lost. We’ve worked tirelessly with the city to land a site, with our architect to create a wonderful place of peace, and with our members to raise the vast majority of the nearly 700k needed to realize this dream. We still need 200k.

This garden will be a gift to the city, the public, and of course to BAYS past, present, and future. There is room for hundreds more names, which of course I hope we never fill, and know we will.

If you are have been personally impacted by breast cancer, play in SF parks, or know a young adult facing this diagnosis, please consider joining me in a gift to the BAYS memorial garden.

Thank you all for reading!!

https://givebutter.com/bays-memorial-garden

It’s here… ! In the next 24 hours, we’re looking to raise $25,000 towards our goal of $200,000 to build the Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial, the first of its kind in the country. Too many people have been impacted by this disease, and the Memorial will be a place for healing, hope, and remembrance. Help us start the day off strong by making a donation and sharing!

https://givebutter.com/bays-memorial-garden

Donate now, spread the word, and follow along for more exciting updates as the day continues!

04/15/2022

Thank you to everyone for the beautiful private messages today. It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years today. We miss you Courtney - we are doing so much good in the world through the Fund and in how we are living our lives.

12/12/2017

Dear Friends, Family, and over 200 Courtney's Fund Supports,
It's that time of year. We're thrilled to share some of our amazing 2017 accomplishments, plans for 2018, and ask for your continued support.

This year we will award over $12,000 to causes that Courtney deeply believed in. Help us keep the giving going! Thank you in advance for your amazing support!

Learn more here about campaign here: http://mailchi.mp/6eb4d1af69de/courtneys-fund-in-2017

11/20/2015

Join us with for our 2015 giving challenge!

Courtney's Fund proudly supports the Breast Cancer Fund's Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. Would you be shocked to find out that cancer-causing chemicals are found in many popular cosmetics and health and beauty supplies - and that large retailers (Target, Walmart, Walgreens) do not have to report any o…

04/21/2015

Thanks everyone for coming out - over 50 amazing friends, family, Courtney's Fund supporters, and Jones Gulch faithful for a day of trail maintenance, campground improvements, and making Courtney so so proud of us

Our annual service day in memory of Courtney (Coral) Harrington LeBoeuf.

02/15/2015

Join us on April 19 for an afternoon of volunteering at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch in the beautiful redwoods! We'll be building trails and improving the most amazing outdoor education camp in the Bay Area - a place so special to Courtney and many others in the California.
Sign up here!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-courtneys-day-of-service-volunteering-at-ymca-camp-jones-gulch-tickets-15683502779

Please join us on Sunday April 19, 2015 for the Third Annual Courtney’s Day of Service, an afternoon of volunteering and/or outdoor enjoyment and recreation the YMCA Jones Gulch outdoor and environmental science camp. In tribute of Courtney, many of us will gather together to contribute our time and…

09/03/2014

Only 6 weeks until Courtney’s Fund Benefit (Oct 18, 2014)!
http://courtneysfund.eventbrite.com/

For just $50, you'll get an amazing 3-course dinner, live music from Berkeley's own "Jazz You Like It" (featuring musicians from Willie Nelson's touring band), and a silent auction to benefit Courtney's Fund.
Our silent auction now includes items such as:
- Kayaking trip in Santa Cruz
- Magnum of 1992 Napa Merlot from Silverado Vineyeards
- Original artwork and photography
- Rounds of golf at the Presidio Golf Course
- Tickets to see the Stockton Thunder and the Stockton Ports
- Guided hiking tours
- Tickets for Local Comedy clubs, Sacremento Zoo, and SF Bay Area museums
- Courtney's oil paintings (giclees)
- and much much more!

Details You are cordially invited to celebrate Courtney at the first annual fundraiser dinner to be held at The Tracy Ballroom! This inaugural event will feature an evening of dining, music, and a silent auction to benefit The Courtney Harrington LeBeouf Fund. All net proceeds from the evening wi…

04/19/2014

Thank you to over 60 people (!) for joining us 2nd Annual Courtney's Day of Service. We built and painted six new picnic tables; installed a giant chess/checkers board; replaced an ailing foot-bridge; refreshed the picnic area and archery range; laid the foundation for a knot-tying wall; and restored the Loon Trail, Old Toyon Trail, Vista Trail, and improved Coral’s Way!

02/12/2014

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Courtney's Day of Service: Volunteering at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch! April 13, 2014.

https://courtneysdayofservice2014.eventbrite.com

Please join us on Sunday April 13, 2014 for the Second Annual Courtney’s Day of Service, an afternoon of volunteering and/or outdoor enjoyment and recreation the YMCA Jones Gulch outdoor and environmental science camp. In tribute of Courtney, many of us will gather together to contribute our time an...

01/12/2014

We are so pleased to offer you Courtney's Journey: an intimate look at Courtney’s inspiration writings and artwork. Available as a FREE iBook or PDF - or a beautiful printed copy upon request! Please share with everyone with anyone who knew Courtney or is going through a difficult time and needs some inspiration! To download: http://www.courtneysfund.com/book.html

08/23/2013

Check out this amazing honor to Courtney on Tulane University Wavemaker's magazine. http://tulane.edu/giving/news/law-class-honors-classmate.cfm

The story discusses Courtney's early years, environmental stewardship, and her inspiring journals.

August 23, 2013: LeBoeuf was a champion for environmental justice and conservation who became a beacon of hope for others fighting cancer

08/12/2013

Class of Tulane 2003 supports Courtney's Environmental Law Endowment! Courtney graduated from Tulane Law School 10 years ago, and her fellow Tulaneans are truly amazing - lawyers who laissez les bons temps rouler. It is customary for each class to commemorate its reunion by presenting a gift to the law school. In celebration of Courtney’s life and in honor of her dedication to the protection of the environment, Class of 2003 is honoring the Courtney Harrington LeBoeuf Environmental Law Scholarship Endowment as their class gift. Courtney’s passion for Tulane and environmental law will continue through the endowment by awarding an annual scholarship to a rising third year law student who demonstrates a commitment to environmental law. Donate directly to the scholarship. https://tulaneuniversity.ejoinme.org/MyPages/LawSchool/tabid/387761/Default.aspx

The Courtney Harrington LeBoeuf Environmental Law Scholarship