Carson's Crusaders Foundation was established in memory of Carson Richardson, who lost his battle with Hepatoblastoma cancer in 2010 at the age of 7. The Foundation was founded by Carson Richardson's parents, Ryan and Kimberly, and grandfather, George Richardson.

Through Carson's three and half year battle with Hepatoblastoma, the Richardsons were blessed with financial, emotional, and spiritual support from friends and family. Their community embraced and supported them through the difficult journey. They soon realized that not all families were as fortunate. Their desire to help others led to the formation of Carson's Crusaders Foundation.

Lesli Lord is an entrepreneurial executive with twenty years of management experience in non-profit healthcare networks, publicly traded corporations and oncology professional societies. Adept at achieving organizational goals through strategic planning, fundraising and sponsorship programs, consensus building and effective communication. Extensive background in operations, project management, business development, relationship management, and administration