Remembering Bert’s Big Adventure Kid Alyssa Leonard 14 Jan 5:50 AM (3 months ago)
Alyssa Leonard
1998 – 2025
Bert’s Big Adventure 2007
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the news that Alyssa Leonard passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 26. Alyssa’s journey was one of grace, courage, and an unwavering spirit. She was just eight years old when she first became part of the Bert’s Big Adventure family in 2007, joining us for a magical trip to Walt Disney World.
That trip marked the beginning of a lasting connection, one that would span nearly two decades, touching countless lives along the way.
For years, she bravely fought a battle against brainstem glioma, a rare and aggressive tumor that affected her brainstem—the vital area of the brain that connects to the spinal cord. Her resilience throughout the years has inspired so many members of the Bert’s Big Adventure community. Alyssa held a special place in the hearts of the Bert’s Big Adventure staff and everyone who had the honor of meeting her. She was kind-hearted and a source of immense joy. She had an ability to make anyone feel seen and valued, lighting up every room she entered with her infectious smile and, most memorably, her laughter. Alyssa’s heart was as big as her spirit, and her love for her family was unshakable. They, in turn, adored her deeply.
Her loving mother, Angela, shared the following tribute to her daughter:
“Alyssa Jade Leonard’s extraordinary gift for making everyone feel valued and cherished ignited a ripple effect of empathy and warmth that will continue to resonate.”
Having known Alyssa made us all better. We are grateful for the gift of being in her orbit and learning from her inherent wisdom.
In 2007, during the 5-day trip to Walt Disney World, Alyssa and Bert built a beautiful bond. The two have continued to foster their meaningful relationship over the last eighteen years. Alyssa lovingly referred to Bert as her “Godfather,” a high honor and a true testament to how she viewed their connection. In 2023, Alyssa reflected on this connection with her characteristic warmth:
“I’m so grateful Bert is my Godfather… he’s the best Godfather I could ever ask for.”
Alyssa has been a regular at quarterly reunion adventures since their inception – always smiling, always sharing stories, and forever laughing over jokes. She brought joy wherever she went, and her absence will be felt deeply in the hearts of all who knew her.
Bert shared a final, heartfelt message about Alyssa:
“For her entire life, anybody around Alyssa has been in awe of her determination and pure will to live every second of her life in a happy place. Her life is the best example of leaving a wake of goodness and great memories for all of us mourning her.”
Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve.
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The Bert Show’s Kindness Awards! 22 May 2023 2:27 AM (last year)
In school, perfect attendance is always rewarded, but what about how we treat each other? We’re starting The Bert Show’s Kindness Awards! Tell us about a kid you know who has gone above and beyond to be nice or someone who is just always kind to everyone around them.
Give us a call and leave a message with the name of the student you want to highlight and what they did and your name and phone number: 404-954-1360.
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Watch The Parade For Our World Series Champions The Atlanta Braves On Friday! 4 Nov 2021 4:04 AM (3 years ago)
The Atlanta Braves are officially World Series Champions! Tons of school districts – including Atlanta Public Schools, Clayton County Schools, Cobb County, Fulton County Schools, Marietta City Schools, DeKalb County Schools, Douglas County Schools and Gwinnett County Schools – are closing so that students can enjoy the parade! (Make sure you check with your local school district as closures may not apply to staff).
The parade, which will happen in two parts, is scheduled to start at noon on Friday, November 5 in Atlanta at the corner of Marietta Street NW and Peachtree Street before traveling North up Peachtree to 10th Street. The second part will take place in Cobb County on Cobb Parkway, beginning at the corner of Riverwood Parkway and ending at Truist Park at The Battery.
There will also be a post-parade concert with Ludacris and Big Boi inside Truist Park and tickets are free! Make sure you get them ahead of time because there’s limited capacity – you can get them starting at 1PM TODAY (Thursday) for the general public (Premium, A-List & Braves Insiders get early access at 10AM & 11:30AM) at Braves.com/parade.
Check out the parade route here so you can cheer on our Braves!
THE ATLANTA BRAVES ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!#BattleATL | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/rDXjLj4HSj
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 3, 2021
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You Could Win Free Tickets To Music Midtown! 3 Sep 2021 1:26 AM (3 years ago)
Music Midtown is Sept. 18 and 19 at Piedmont Park and artists include Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, the Jonas Brothers and 21 Savage. A two-day general admission ticket is $145…but it could be FREE for you!
Yep, Music Midtown is giving out free two-day passes for this year’s festival to people who get vaccinated. There’s a COVID-19 vaccine drive from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 5.
Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available at two different locations in the park this Sunday:
one north of the Piedmont Park Meadow on Charles Allen (walk-up only) and the other is in the Piedmont Park Promenade, which is further north in the park, where walk-ups will be accepted, but people are encouraged to register online ahead of time.
Ps. Even if you’re buying your tickets to Music Midtown you still need to be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of going.
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Pork Ice Cream Is A Thing That’s Officially Happening 4 May 2018 3:02 AM (6 years ago)
I’m just not sure these are two foods that needed to get-it-on. An ice cream company called Windy Brow Farms just created an ice cream that’s filled with big chunks of PORK. Every gallon has almost a pound of pork roll in it.
The ice cream is also flavored with French toast and maple syrup because they realized if it was JUST pork ice cream it’d be, in their words, “gross.”
If you’re interested, you’ll probably have to go to their main store in New Jersey or other ice cream shops in that area.
doesn’t get much more Jersey than this! • Taylor Ham+French Toast ice cream debuts tomorrow as part of our ‘Only In Jersey’ collection! #taylorham #maplesyrup #icecream #jersey @petegenovese @FoodAddictors @nytfood @NewJerseyFood @Food52 @PeopleFood pic.twitter.com/Bp4yYORCKv
— Windy Brow Farms (@WindyBrowFarms) April 21, 2018
(UPI)
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70% of Us Plan to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo…But Only 10% Know What It’s About 4 May 2018 2:35 AM (6 years ago)
Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow, and 70% of us plan to celebrate in one way or another. But this is kind of depressing: only 10% of us know WHY we’re celebrating.
1,000 Americans were asked what Cinco de Mayo is all about, and there were five possible answers to choose from.
39% said it’s Mexican Independence Day, which is wrong, 26% said it’s just a general celebration of Mexican-American culture, 13% said it’s all about DRINKING, and another 13% admitted they just had no idea.
Only 10% said it’s the anniversary of Mexico’s victory over France, which is the CORRECT answer. The Battle of Puebla happened on May 5th, 1862.
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th.
Now you know.
The top three ways we plan to celebrate tomorrow are by eating Mexican food, drinking margaritas, and doing something to ACTUALLY celebrate Mexican culture. Drinking Mexican beer and throwing a party also made the top five.
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EBuzz Bites: Rumors From Channing & Jenna’s Divorce + Why Blake Lively Is Reaching Out To Fans 6 Apr 2018 3:01 AM (7 years ago)
JENNA DEWAN is denying rumors that CHANNING TATUM’s partying and flirting caused their split. (Full Story)
RUSSELL CROWE would like you to know that the personal items he’s selling off in his divorce auction include his jockstrap from “Cinderella Man.” (Full Story)
JAIME KING issued a statement about that guy attacking her car the other day.
MARK HAMILL doesn’t think CARRIE FISHER is replaceable as Princess Leia…even by MERYL STREEP. (Full Story)
In his first comments about the STORMY DANIELS situation, PRESIDENT TRUMP said he didn’t know about the $130,000 hush money payment. (Full Story) a
Check out a new trailer for “Fahrenheit 451.” It hits HBO on May 19th.
FRANCES BEAN COBAIN shared a piece of her first original song, which seems to pay tribute to her dad. (Full Story)
There was a “Jeopardy!” contestant this week who was apparently an authority on REESE WITHERSPOON movies. (Full Story)
Disney is developing a series for its upcoming streaming service based on the JOHN CUSACK movie “High Fidelity,” but with a woman in the lead. (Full Story)
TERI HATCHER has launched her YouTube series “Van Therapy,” where she just pulls random strangers into her van and has conversations with them. (Full Story)
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA is battling shingles. (Full Story)
BLAKE LIVELY has personally reached out to fans, asking them to take pictures of her daughter off Instagram. (Full Story)
A few years ago, ZACH BRAFF and DAX SHEPARD Face-swapped . . . and I know it’s kind of a click-baity thing to say, but the results may shock you.
Is KIM KARDSHIAN playing fast and loose with Photoshop again?
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE reunited with the “Selfie Kid” from the Super Bowl before a show in Boston.
Why does JUSTIN BIEBER have “cash only” written on his pants?
BRAD PITT has been spending time with a hot MIT professor because of their shared love of architecture, but so far, nothing romantic is happening.
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