Honoring Leon Irons Through Golf and Healing | Columbia News

A sold-out golf tournament honoring Navy vet Leon Irons raised funds for The Big Red Barn Retreat, a vital resource helping veterans and first responders heal from trauma. Irons, a beloved local figure known for his Sonic empire and passion for golf, inspired the retreat after his passing in 2009. Proceeds support Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well programs, designed to reframe struggle as a path to growth. Truist Wealth, a decade-long sponsor, praised the retreat’s impact and urged others to join the mission—proving healing and resilience are possible, one story at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wistv.com/2026/09/14/big-red-barn-retreat-honors-late-veteran-leon-irons-with-sold-out-memorial-golf-tournament/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2498e172c2782b95 Report issues to [email protected].