2012 Mary Bird Perkins Perspective

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New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore

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MARYBIRD.ORG

2012

PHOTO: Staff members from the

new Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

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What OurPatients Say

Patients completing treatment at all Mary Bird

Perkins Cancer Center locations are given an

anonymous quality-of-care questionnaire. Below

are some thoughts patients at each Center shared

after completing their treatment.

BATON ROUGE

COVINGTON

GONZALES

HAMMOND

HOUMA

The compassionate care that I received will

never be forgotten.

Thank you for caring. You made a very difficult

situation as comfortable as possible.

Your staff at Mary Bird Perkins is as courteous,

helpful and pleasant as I have ever experienced.

I was very pleased with the attention and compassion

that was shown to me during my time at Mary Bird

Perkins. Thank you!

The Center showed compassion and excellent care!

I’m very grateful to be able to have that kind of care

and comfort in my condition.

Communications Department:

call (225) 215-1306 or email

[email protected]

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Home is Where the Care Is

Cancer Patients Guided During Journey

More Than 600 Screened in One Day Northshore Gala Benefits Patients

Healthy Eating Corner

Survivors Day 2012

Esteemed Donors Recognized

Foundation: Every Dollar Counts

ON THE COVER:Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital (Front): Dr. R. Scott Bermudez (Radiation Oncologist, MBPCC at STPH); (Back Row, L to R): Lisa Nathaniel (Medical Assistant, MBPCC at STPH), Mike Miranda (Director of Radiation Services, MBPCC at STPH) and Candice Downer (Reception, MBPCC at STPH)

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MISSION

CORE VALUES

To improve survivorship and

lessen the burden of cancer

through expert treatment,

compassionate care, early

detection, research and

education.

COMPASSION

RESPECT

INTEGRITY

INNOVATION

COLLABORATION

Over the past year, Mary Bird Perkins has seen some phenomenal growth. A

new facility was opened, partnerships were strengthened and the communities

we serve continued their steadfast support of the fight against cancer.

In the summer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish

Hospital officially opened its doors, offering Northshore residents

comprehensive cancer care - all on one campus. Now, with more services

available locally, patients are able to access increasing advances in cancer care

close to home. Another exciting change occurred when the Baton Rouge center

officially became Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center to

acknowledge what we have been doing for years – defeating cancer together.

This step will help create an even more unified experience for patients.

These innovative partnerships are helping to expand and integrate cancer care

services in communities where people live and work, including prevention

and early detection, diagnosis, patient navigation, treatment, clinical trials,

recovery, survivorship and more. The dedication to always do more to help

patients is the driving force behind these partnerships.

Progress made this year would not be possible without the support of

volunteers and donors. Every year, hundreds of enthusiastic and selfless leaders

help provide critical support for those in need. One of the ways community

members impact care is through the Fight Cancer Campaign, which allows

individuals outside the walls of Mary Bird Perkins to help improve survivorship

and lessen the burden of cancer. Without a doubt, these incredible volunteers

and supporters make a difference! The stories inside the 2012 Perspective are a

testament to the many important achievements made possible by community

support and partnerships across southeast Louisiana.

Lastly, I am honored to acknowledge the many people who have contributed

to these pages over the years – those who chronicled the stories and, more

importantly, those who made them possible. The Perspective has truly

demonstrated the progress of Mary Bird Perkins’ mission. Today and in

the future, through outlets like digital media, we will continue to tell these

inspirational stories and messages of hope.

Thanks to you, Mary Bird Perkins has a bright future with more excitement

ahead and we can’t wait to share it with you!

Our Promise


A new partnership in cancer care excellence has been established on the

Northshore. Since 1998, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has worked

closely with St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington to provide cancer

services to the Northshore community. In April 2012, the partnership took

a significant step forward with the opening of the state-of-the-art Mary Bird

Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital (STPH).

The new comprehensive cancer facility provides the full spectrum of cancer

care, from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, treatment, recovery and

survivorship. The Center’s services include chemotherapy, radiation therapy,

surgery, clinical research trials, patient navigation, free community screenings,

education and more. These services are readily available to Northshore

residents where it matters most – close to family and close to home.

“We know that patients are strengthened when surrounded by family

and friends, and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany

Parish Hospital makes that possible by providing expert cancer care

close to home,” said Patti Ellish, president and CEO, St. Tammany


PHOTO ABOVE:Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital Team Members (L to R): Chryl Corizzo (Center Director, MBPCC at STPH), Chris Hux (Radiation Therapist, MBPCC at STPH), Dr. James Carinder (Medical Oncologist, Northshore Oncology Associates), Mike Miranda (Director of Radiation Services, MBPCC at STPH) and Ginger Taylor (Medical Assistant, MBPCC at STPH)

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For more information about

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

Center at STPH, please visit

marybird.org/STPH.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital Infusion Nurses Paige Decker and Lindsay Gomez with cancer survivor, Clyde Hayman

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital is locatedon St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s campus and connected via a sky bridge

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Parish Hospital. “The modern technologies available at the Center,

coupled with the compassion of our dedicated staff, will provide every

advantage to our patients.”

Nationally accredited with commendation and recognized for excellence

in cancer care by the American College of Surgeons Commission on

Cancer, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

offers cancer patients and families access to advanced technology and

clinical expertise. The Center’s diagnostic and treatment technologies

include the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator that allows for faster, more

accurate treatments.

“The vision for the Cancer Center is to provide Northshore residents

with enhanced access to advanced, compassionate cancer care right

in their community,” said Todd Stevens, president and CEO of Mary

Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

The Cancer Center occupies more than 20,000-square-feet and is located

on the campus of STPH. Access is at street level for outpatients while

hospital inpatients are transported for treatment via a sky bridge

connecting the two facilities. Throughout the Center, the hospital’s

Foundation Healing Arts Initiative has installed various pieces of art

created by local artists to enhance the patient experience and healing

process. One special tribute piece that hangs in the waiting room is

dedicated in honor of Rufus Upton Lea and his wife Marianne Spetz

Lea, both of whom received care at the Center.


http://www.marybird.org/stph

In August, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (MBPCC)

and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

(OLOL) entered into an agreement signifying an

even closer, integrated alliance in providing cancer

care to the surrounding communities. Jointly

branded as Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the

Lake Cancer Center, the two organizations will move

forward together in creating an even more unified

experience for patients, which will include a phased-

in integration of the two organizations’ cancer

services, processes and interactions.

“For over 25 years, Mary Bird Perkins and Our Lady

of the Lake have had a long, successful history of

providing the full spectrum of cancer services,”

said Scott Wester, president and CEO, Our Lady

of the Lake. “And with our successful participation

as a National Cancer Institute Community Cancer

Centers Program (NCCCP) site since 2007, we felt

it was the right time to formally acknowledge our

close relationship by unifying our cancer services

under one brand. We [MBPCC and OLOL] came

together years ago because of our desire to provide

patients with the highest quality care and that’s

what continues to drive us today.”

MBPCC and OLOL have been accredited together

since 1992 by The American College of Surgeons,

which is the gold standard for community-based

cancer care. However, the National Cancer Institute’s

(NCI) competitive selection of the Cancer Center

as a National Community Cancer Centers Program

(NCCCP) site in 2007 quickly accelerated the

partnership’s progress.

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“This is the natural next step in our relationship.

The opportunity to work even more closely with the

largest hospital in the state, and the ability to stay at

the absolute forefront of cancer care through NCCCP,

helps ensure the most coordinated and personalized

experience for cancer patients,” said Todd Stevens,

president and CEO, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

“Partnerships are an emerging trend in cancer care

partly because of the complexity of the disease and

the immense resources required for care. We’ve been

partnering for decades to help cancer patients; it’s

time to do so as a unified cancer center.”

While MBPCC and OLOL will be unified in its cancer

care efforts, the two organizations will remain

separate entities with individual board leadership.

The overall governance structure of the unified

Cancer Center will be provided by the Cancer Center

Leadership Team, consisting of MBPCC and OLOL

executives and medical staff leaders who will oversee

its strategic direction. Cancer Center staff will

continue to work for their respective organizations,

and physicians will retain their current status as

members of the MBPCC or OLOL medical staffs.

MBPCC will continue serving its other established

markets and partners.

NOTE: Some articles in this publication were publicized as “the Cancer Program of OLOL and MBP“ before the affiliation agreement was signed. To lessen any confusion, the new Center name was replaced.

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center is the new brand for cancer care.



Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

Atlanta

Savannah

Spartanburg

Louisville

Newark

Philadelphia

Allentown

Hartford

Danville

Grand Rapids

La Crosse

Des Moines

Sioux Falls

Billings

NebraskaColorado Springs

Orange

Baton RougeHonolulu

Being able to access the best care close to home is vital to cancer patients,

particularly those with limited resources. And it’s easy to understand why

all cancer patients want to be near their family, friends and personal support

systems as they fight their disease.

Because local access to high-quality cancer care is so critical, Mary Bird

Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center is working with 20 other

cancer centers across the country to help develop a model for community

cancer care through the National Cancer Institute Community Cancer Centers

Program (NCCCP). The Cancer Center was competitively selected five years ago

to participate in the NCCCP and was recently re-selected for another two years.

The Cancer Center, working together with NCCCP sites from all across the United

States, is helping to develop national best practices for community cancer centers,

which ensures patients in the Baton Rouge area are receiving some of the most

advanced treatments and services available. NCCCP collaboration has helped the

Cancer Center launch or enhance many of its programs, including survivorship

services, early phase clinical trials, screenings for disparate populations and

multidisciplinary cancer care teams that focus on brain, colorectal, lung and

head and neck cancers.

Home is Where the Care is:Cancer Center Re-selected for National Program


On the day Elizabeth Warren’s son celebrated his first birthday, she was diagnosed with cancer. And not only was it cancer, it was classified as a head and neck cancer—one of the most complicated diseases to treat. One can only imagine the range of emotions

running through a person’s mind when they hear

this news. Fear and confusion can certainly ensue.

So, where does someone start when they are diagnosed

with cancer, and who can they turn to for help with

psychosocial issues, cancer resources, financial

challenges and other concerns? Patients at Mary

Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

have the benefit of their own personal guide, a

patient navigator, as they travel down this new road.

Warren, who previously had been sick barely a day

in her life, said that her assigned navigator, Kristina

Little, MSW, LMSW, made all the difference in her

cancer journey. Little, as a licensed social worker

and patient navigator, works exclusively with head

and neck cancer patients since they require very

specific information and assistance due to the

complexity of the disease.

Cancer Patients Guided During Journey

“It’s that one-on-one relationship that makes the

difference. Kristina was there for me with anything

I needed, anytime,” said Warren.

In Warren’s case, Little stepped in to provide

education on the surgery and treatment, so she and

her family were informed about home needs and side

effects. She also provided emotional support at various

stages of Warren’s journey and helped connect her

with supplies and other types of assistance from local

and national cancer agencies. Finally, Little worked

with her in planning for survivorship.

Little visited with Warren in person many times,

especially as the patient’s surgery for her tongue

cancer drew near. In her recovery phase, the navigator

checked in over the phone often to provide any

assistance necessary. Interestingly, in many head and

neck cancer cases, Little communicates with caregivers

and family members just as much as with the patient.

“Patients don’t exist in isolation; they don’t stop having

a life when they have cancer and it affects everyone

close to them. And for the patient to get the best care,

it sometimes means helping their loved ones cope with

the disease,” said Little.

Warren is now cancer-free and feels deep gratitude for

her health and is planning a bright future with her son.

“Being diagnosed with tongue cancer at 31 was an

unbelievable ordeal, but the Cancer Center team saved

my life. Kristina was a big part of that and I’ll always

be grateful.”

All Cancer Center patients are offered assistance

through the Patient Navigation Department. For more

information, please call (225) 765-8259.

PHOTO ABOVE:Patient Navigators (L to R): Melissa Smithee, MSW, LMSW; Suzanne Hotard, BSN, RN, OCN; Mary Kathryn Rodrigue, Ph.D, LPC, NCC; Victoria Nocilla, LMSW; Kristina Little, MSW, LMSW; LaRue Jolly, LCSW, OSW-C and Sharneitha Bradford, LPN (not pictured)



The holiday season is a time to celebrate with family and friends and acknowledge another year of

time spent together. For most, the traditions and gathering of loved ones is joyful and celebratory,

but for some it can be trying. Cancer patients or survivors who feel this way are not alone and may

become anxious and depressed around the holidays. The following are some useful tips that can apply

to everyone during this special season, but they are especially helpful for those impacted by cancer.

Making the Most of the SeasonTips for Navigating the Holidays as a Cancer Patient, Survivor or Caregiver

It is important to understand expectations of the holidays. There shouldn’t be anticipation

for everything to be perfect, like the food, decorations or weather. If dinners or parties are

at the survivor’s or patient’s home, but they are just not up to it this year, they should talk

with other family members and friends about choosing a new hosting location.

Good communication is key to healthy relationships, especially during this time of year.

Cancer patients and survivors should talk with family and friends about what they would

like to do to celebrate the season. The holidays may be the first time for patients to

see family members and friends since diagnosis and treatment. If so, patients should

proactively think about how they want to talk with others about their cancer.

This is also a good time to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan. Before starting any

diet or exercise regimen, a physician should be consulted first. It’s also important to

remember to take some time for relaxation, especially when traveling. Patients should

also communicate with caregivers and let them know when a break or quick nap is needed

to help recharge energy levels.

As caregivers, friends and relatives of cancer survivors, we cannot change the situation,

but we can acknowledge it, listen, and be supportive. Actively listening to the patient’s

wishes or asking to help may assist with decreasing anxiety and miscommunication

during the holidays.

R h r l h

For those touched by cancer, this is a time to celebrate life and the patient’s

current journey in the way in which they choose. For more information

or additional emotional support resources, please contact Mary Kathryn

Rodrigue, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, Director of Survivorship, at (225) 215-1291.


Hundreds of people in the Baton Rouge area were screened for cancer and

are now more in touch with their health. These folks were participants in

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center’s fifth annual Fest

for Life in April, an annual event dedicated to providing early detection and

education to minorities in the community. With a festival-like atmosphere,

the Cancer Center brought fun to a serious topic with food, entertainment

and activities for the kids.

Free screenings for breast, prostate, colorectal, skin and oral cancers were

offered, along with blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing. This

year’s event was the largest one-day screening in its history with more

than 600 people screened. Ninety-three percent of those screened were

minorities, and 67 percent were uninsured and had never been screened.

As a National Cancer Institute’s Community Cancer Centers Program

(NCCCP) site, the Cancer Center shares its best practices such as Fest for

Life with other cancer centers across the country, with the goal of reducing

disparities in cancer care. Through the collaboration of NCCCP sites across

the nation, a template for community outreach was developed.

More Than 600 Screened in One Day5th Annual Fest for Life Breaks Record

PHOTO ABOVE:Fest for Life participant getting her glucose checked



Dr. Brenda Adjei, Program Director from the National

Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health

Disparities, works with NCCCP sites and provides

technical assistance and guides disparities program

planning. She had the opportunity to experience Fest

for Life in person.

“The Cancer Center provided an exemplary model

of how to effectively use the NCCCP template

for community outreach. They really engaged the

community and what stood out most was the diversity

of the participants and community partners; the

Cancer Center actively engaged its communities

to address cancer disparities together.”

2011 – 2012 CANCER SCREENINGS TO DATE:

BREAST

PROSTATE

COLORECTAL

SKIN

ORAL

3,870

1,108

1,099

1,498

203

Dr. Adjei said that inadequate access to healthcare and

poverty are factors that contribute to much of Louisiana’s

troubling cancer mortality rates. She added that Fest for

Life’s success lies in the fact that it was tailored to the

community and addressed not only cancer awareness

and education needs, but also provided opportunities

to participate in free cancer screenings and learn about

clinical research in a culturally appropriate manner.

Through the help of sponsors, Honorary Chair East

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden, volunteers

and dedicated staff members, Fest for Life 2012 was

a great success for the underserved in the Baton

Rouge community.

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 7,778

TOTAL SCREENING EVENTS: 248

PATIENTS NAVIGATED: 1,231

CANCERS DIAGNOSED: 37

June 2011 – August 2012 in our 18-parish service area:

100 Black Men of Metro Baton RougeAllied Waste of Baton RougeAmerigroupAssociated Food StoresBaton Rouge Coca-ColaCapitol City ProduceCox CommunicationsFlowers Baking Co.Karnival Krewe de LouisianeKQKL/Q106dot5Hall Davis and SonsNubian KruzersShedrick Fields & FriendsUSAgencies InsuranceWhole Foods MarketWoman’s Graphic Services

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 DONORS!


For more information or to get

involved in the 2013 Fest for Life, call (225) 215-1234.

Simple Swab Saves Lives

The chance of finding a bone marrow match on the national registry is as low as 66 percent for African

Americans and other members of the minority population, compared with 93 percent for Caucasians.

Now Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center has stepped up to help increase the number

of registered bone marrow donors in the Baton Rouge area, especially for minorities. By partnering with

Be the Match, a non-profit organization that matches patients with donors, the Cancer Center recently

began offering bone marrow registration at its free cancer screenings in Baton Rouge. The Cancer Center

encourages individuals age 18 to 44—especially of a minority race—to register as a bone marrow donor.

For more information on upcoming cancer screenings in Baton Rouge, please visit marybird.org/OLOL or call (225) 215-1234.

Bone Marrow Registration Now Offered



Grant makers are important to the local fight against cancer. We sincerely thank the following grantors who generously support the mission of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, helping to maintain a standard of excellence for all those we serve.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

at TGMC is not a United Way

agency, but many employees

support its mission. In the

last two years, United Way of

South Louisiana (UWSLA) has

generously awarded a patient

assistance grant to MBPCC at

TGMC to support patients who

struggle financially while fighting

cancer, helping under-resourced

cancer patients with gas cards,

nutritional supplements, and low-

cost medication co-pays. Patients

under treatment experience many

barriers, but UWSLA has helped

to remove those barriers that can

adversely affect treatment outcomes

and quality of life.

Local Funders Critical to Cancer Care

Healin’ Through Wheelin’ is the

theme of an annual run, ride

and walk that takes place in New

Orleans City Park each spring.

Tour de Lis has raised more than

$1 million over the last five years

to provide programs that deliver

financial and emotional support

to cancer survivors. Tour de Lis

has granted $25,000 to Mary

Bird Perkins Cancer Center at

St. Tammany Parish Hospital for

a series of free cancer screenings

to reach medically underserved

adults living in rural communities

on the Northshore.

The Susan G. Komen New Orleans

Affiliate recently awarded Mary

Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St.

Tammany Parish Hospital a grant

of $21,000 to provide physician

services and mammograms

for several free breast cancer

screening events in 2012 and 2013

on the Northshore. Also, Komen

Baton Rouge and Komen Bayou

Region Affiliates in southeastern

Louisiana are extremely important

breast health partners in the Early

Detection and Education Program,

which focuses on greater access

to healthcare for Louisiana’s large

population of uninsured and

underinsured adults.


To get involved or to view more photos of our supporters, visit:

M A R Y B I R D . O R G / G E A U X P I N K

We challenged communities to Geaux Pink with Mary Bird Perkins to help raise awareness and join us in the fight against breast cancer. Individuals, schools and organizations all over Louisiana partnered with us to raise funds through our Geaux Pink program. All funds support cancer awareness, early detection and screening programs in the local participating communities.


http://www.marybird.org/geauxpink


MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER:

Angie’s BarDutchtown High SchoolEast Ascension High SchoolMater DolorosaOak Grove PrimaryOurso Funeral HomeSt. Amant High SchoolWeiler Plastic Surgery

MARY BIRD PERKINS AT TGMC:

531 Liberty Street CaféApricot LaneBellissima Salon and SpaBrooke’s Sno-WorldCafé ZaneChick-Fil-A of HoumaChili’s of HoumaColey’s CafeCourtyard by MarriottEast Houma ElementaryEllender Memorial High SchoolEvolution TrainingExpress GlassFairfield InnFleur De Lis TreasuresGirl FridayGreater Israel Baptist ChurchHaydel DermatologyIndigo BoutiqueJones and Collins Family ReunionLegends Maria Immacolata Catholic School Morning Star Baptist ChurchMulberry ElementaryPlantation InnPoint of VueRaising CanesSaints on the BayouSomething Blue BridalSorelle’sSouth Terrebonne High School Southdown Elementary SchoolSunburst MediaTARCTerrebonne High School TGMCVandebilt Catholic High School

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 PARTICIPANTS

MARY BIRD PERKINS – OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CANCER CENTER:

A Girl and a Gun ClubAmerican Gateway Bank Angels Empowerment OrganizationAnnie Claire DesignsAntioch and Morning Star FGBCBistro ByronzThe Brighton SchoolC.H. Fenstermaker & Associates Campus Federal Credit Union Capital City United Soccer Club Capitol Elementary SchoolCentral High SchoolChristian Life Academy - Boys BasketballClaiborne Elementary SchoolCrowne PlazaThe Dunham SchoolForte and Tablada Frock CandyGallery Salon Day SpaGlen Oaks Park ElementaryGreenbrier Elementary Health Care Options Holmes Building MaterialsHosanna Christian Academy KS Designs Louisiana Department of Insurance Melrose Elementary SchoolPapa Murphy’s PizzaPhelps Dunbar, LLPPluckersPolk Elementary SchoolRaising Cane’s Chicken FingersRedemptorist High SchoolRemington CollegeRoland Doucet and Bikers for TaTa’sSouthern University Nurses AssociationSt. Joseph’s Academy - Girls Basketball TeamSt. Joseph’s Academy - Volleyball TeamSt. Michael the Archangel High SchoolState Farm InsuranceSuper Chevy DealersThe Highland Club ApartmentsUniversity Laboratory High SchoolWinbourne Elementary School

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MARY BIRD PERKINS AT ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL:

Archbishop Hannan High SchoolBogalusa Middle SchoolBra GenieBuffalo Wild WingsChrist Episcopal SchoolCovington High School Cupcake ConceptDakota RestaurantDel PortoDr. Allen ParrDr. Gary AgenaElement SalonFranklinton High SchoolFranklinton Junior High SchoolFranklinton Primary SchoolKehoe -France NorthshoreLooking Glass SalonMandeville High SchoolMandeville High School BandMandeville High School Volleyball TeamMary Queen of PeaceMBPCC @ STPHNorthlake Christian SchoolNorthshore Neuro Services, Brian Works AcademyPinkberryPJ’s CoffeePosh BoutiqueRaising CanesResource BankSaint Scholastica AcademySpencer’s Feed and SeedSt. Peter’s Catholic SchoolStar FitnessStar Physical TherapyThe ChimesThe Oasis Day SpaThe Villa & Basics UnderneathThomas Elementary SchoolWalter Reed District Attorney’s Office


Northshore Gala Benefits Patients

For information about the 2013 Benefits of Home Gala, contact Leslie Landry at (985) 276-6845 or [email protected].

PHOTOS:(Top): Patti McHugh, cancer survivor and honorary event chair

(Middle): (L to R) Leslie and Kevin Gardner, Linda and Mike Ford, and Randy Waesche

(Bottom): 2012 Greater Northshore President’s Council

The third annual Benefits of Home Gala raised more than $180,000

for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.

More than 400 guests attended the event held in late August at Franco’s

Athletic Club in Mandeville. Event underwriters included Hub International,

Benchmark Investments, Georges Enterprises and Franco’s Athletic Club.

The evening began with hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and live jazz. Event

Co-Chair Kendra France welcomed guests and extended special thanks

to the sponsors, guests and volunteers who made the event possible.

Following a delicious dinner prepared by local chefs, Chryl Corizzo,

director of the Cancer Center, spoke about the patient services made

possible with proceeds from the Benefits of Home Gala. Event honoree

Patti McHugh shared her experiences as a cancer patient and left a lasting

impact on attendees with her inspiring words. An exciting live auction

followed with Rich Mauti, former New Orleans Saints player and supporter,

serving as the auctioneer. The event concluded with a raffle ticket

drawing for two tickets to the 2013 Super Bowl.

“I am extremely pleased with this year’s Benefits of Home Gala and I

look forward to future events,” said France. “It is my hope that this gala,

and others, help raise awareness of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and the wonderful work they do in our

community to help patients and their families.”

Corizzo was also touched by the response from the community. “I am

overwhelmed by the number of guests who attended in support of the

Cancer Center and the patients we treat,” said Corizzo. “We appreciate

their dedication and support so Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at

St. Tammany Parish Hospital can provide the best quality cancer care

in our community.”

“It is my hope that this gala, and others, help raise awareness of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital and the wonderful work they do in our community to help patients and their families.”

– KENDRA FRANCE




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UNDERWRITERS

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GOLD SPONSORS

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Maple-Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Roasting sweet potatoes is even easier than boiling and mashing them.

Maple syrup glaze transforms this ultra-simple dish into something sublime.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)

• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish.

Combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper in small bowl.

Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes; toss to coat.

3. Cover and bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes. Uncover, stir and cook,

stirring every 15 minutes until tender and starting to brown, 45 to 50 minutes more.

*MAKE AHEAD TIP:

Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving,

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Healthy Eating CornerThe following recipe is recommended by staff dietician, Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, CSO who is Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition

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• 2g fat (1g sat, 0g mono)

• 5mg cholesterol

• 19g carbohydrates

• 1g protein

• 2g fiber

• 118mg sodium

• 189mg potassium

• Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A

(230% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv)

• Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

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Golf tournaments continued to receive tremendous community support from those wanting to be a part of the fight against cancer across the southeast Louisiana region.

“The net proceeds from golf events this year will go a

long way toward expanding our resources to further

the treatment of cancer and its prevention,” said Ethan

Bush, vice president and chief development officer,

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

BATON ROUGE TOURNAMENT

The 2012 Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open in

Baton Rouge marked its 22nd year of supporting Mary

Bird Perkins’ mission to improve survivorship and

lessen the burden of cancer. Affiliated with the Adams

Pro Golf Tour Series, this event remains the only

professional golf tournament in the Baton Rouge area.

“Community volunteers who wanted to make a

difference in the lives of local cancer patients started

this tournament more than two decades ago,” said

Todd Stevens, CEO and president, Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center. “We are thankful for all of those who

came together to make this awesome event possible

once again this year.”

Golf Supporters Across the Region

PHOTO ABOVE:Adams Pro golfers get ready to tee-up for the tournament at the Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open

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The Pro-Am was held Tuesday, May 1, at Santa Maria

Golf Course. The professional tournament began

Wednesday, May 2, and continued through Saturday,

May 5. On Friday, May 4, Baton Rouge Coca-Cola

Bottling Company sponsored a free Junior Clinic in

association with BREC’s The First Tee and Adams

Pro Golf Tour Series professionals.

Special Tribute

Darian Chustz of Coca-Cola was the driving force in

growing the junior clinic Coca-Cola sponsors each year.

Darian, who passed away earlier this year, supported

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center over the years, not

only through his work at Baton Rouge Coca-Cola, but

personally as a volunteer and organizing golf chair

in 2005. Golf was a passion for Darian and we are

thankful for his many years of commitment. He will

be forever missed.

HOUMA TOURNAMENT

The year 2011 marked the first year the Adams Golf

Pro Tour Series partnered with Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center at TGMC. This year, Fakiér Jewelers

became the title sponsor, and the Mary Bird Perkins at

TGMC Fakiér Open was born.

“Having a partner like Fakiér is important for this type

of event,” said Randy Haddad, director of development,

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “The tournament

is about raising awareness and funds for the Center’s


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difference in the Bayou Region.” Both the Taste of the Tournament Par-

Tee and Auction on Monday, April 2, and the golf tournament took place at

the Ellendale Country Club in Houma. The Pro-Am was held on Tuesday,

April 3, and the professional tournament followed April 4 through April

7. A free junior clinic took place Thursday, April 5, in association with

Adams Pro Golf Tour Series professionals. Proceeds from both the Taste

and the tournament benefited Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC.

COMMUNITY GOLF SUPPORT

There are several third-party golf tournaments that have been benefiting

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for many years. They are certainly

making a difference and we are most appreciative of their ongoing support.

Rubicon LLC selected Mary Bird Perkins as the major beneficiary of their

annual invitational in 2002. The relationship between Rubicon and Mary

Bird Perkins has grown under the leadership of Mark Dearman, General

Manager of Rubicon LLC. For the past 11 years, the Center has been the

beneficiary of Rubicon’s invitational tournament and has received more

than $473,000 to further its mission.

Originally located in Hammond, Stirling Properties is now headquartered

in Covington. In business throughout the Gulf South Region for more

than 35 years, Stirling Properties is familiar with Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center in Baton Rouge, Hammond and Covington. Wanting to

give back to the communities in which its employees live and work, under

the leadership of President and CEO Marty Mayer, Stirling Properties has

donated proceeds from its Annual Golf Invitational for the past seven

years, totaling more than $70,000.

The Jeff Boss Memorial Classic Golf Tournament, now in its 8th year,

is held in honor of the former LSU Athletic Equipment Manager who

was treated at Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for brain cancer. He is

fondly remembered for his selflessness and sincere dedication to the

team and players. Tournament organizers Ashley and Greg Stringfellow

have seen the playing field grow to more than 150 participants and the

proceeds increase each year. The amount donated to Mary Bird Perkins

now stands at an incredible $44,000.

2013 EVENTS

For information about golf sponsorships and third-party tournament opportunities, contact Randy Haddad at (225) 215-1208 or [email protected].




scoring sponsor

junior clinic sponsor

taste of the tournament presenting sponsor:Louisiana Lottery Corporation

taste of the tournament underwriting sponsor:

Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel

cart signage sponsor:

EATEL and Sunshine Pages

awards reception sponsor:

Manda Fine Meats

putting green sponsor:

Star Services

putting contest sponsor:

Taylor Porter Attorneys at Law

driving range sponsor:

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel

sunscreen sponsor:

MAPP

radio presenting sponsor

gold hole sponsors:

.decimal, Inc.

CenturyLink

Diane Allen & Associates

Fresh Express

L’Auberge Baton Rouge

Lamar

LUBA

Performance Contractors

Phelps Dunbar Law Firm, L.L.C.

Regions Bank

Rubicon, L.L.C.

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate

TraceSecurity

VOA

Worley Catastrophe Response

prize package sponsor

title sponsor presenting sponsor

tee marker sponsor

television community information sponsor

sponsor zone sponsorsponsor sponsor zone sponsor

hole-in-one sponsor:

Acura of Baton Rouge

Infiniti of Baton Rouge

volunteer tent sponsor:

Home Bank

volunteer t-shirt sponsor:

Red Stick Sports

in-kind donations:

ExxonMobil EMCO

sponsor:

Fidelity Homestead Bank

photography by:

Kleinpeter Photography

programs generously donated by:

Thank You to the following golf supporters and sponsors:


Thank You Golf Supporters and Sponsors!



The Taste of the Tournament

Par-Tee and Auction – a highly

anticipated evening of food, fun

and entertainment – kicked

off the 2012 Mary Bird Perkins

Merrill Lynch Open in Baton

Rouge on Thursday, April 19.

The unique event featured many

opportunities for the Greater

Baton Rouge community to get

involved in the fight against

cancer while having a good time.

One of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

Center’s largest fundraisers

included delicious and diverse

cuisine from Baton Rouge’s

premier restaurants and caterers;

musical entertainment by

the V-Tones; a silent auction,

including the opportunity to

bid on works in progress at an

artist’s onsite show-off featuring

professional artists Sarah Griffith

and Liz Pou; and a $5,000 Jewelry

Shopping Spree raffle donated by

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry.

For the past two years, the Capital

Atrium at the Belle of Baton Rouge

Casino & Hotel has proven to be a

very exciting venue for this event.

This year was the most successful

Taste of the Tournament Par-Tee and

Auction on record, raising more than

$100,000 to provide free community

education and cancer screenings for

medically underserved populations.

PHOTOS:Celebrated artists Sarah Griffith (left) and Liz Pou (right) create unique artwork for the Artist’s Show-Off event at the 2012 Taste of the Tournament.

Be sure to join us for a new experience with great food and fun at THE TASTE 2013.

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This year, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center continued its

support of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, American

Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the Get Your Rear in Gear

5K run/walk. These community events were held throughout

the organization’s 18-parish service area and represent the

strong ties it shares with like-minded organizations dedicated

to the fight against cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center sponsored the Survivors

Tent at both the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® in Baton

Rouge and Thibodaux, where breast cancer survivors proudly

wore their pink and took fun commemorative pictures with

their friends and family. Staff members also handed out pink

backpacks and information on free cancer screenings.

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in the Baton Rouge,

Covington and Houma areas were successful as well. Mary Bird

Perkins Cancer Center at TGMC, along with six TGMC teams,

raised nearly $20,000 at the event in Houma. The theme for the

event was “Fishing for a Cure” and survivors were treated to

jambalaya, fresh fruit and other refreshments.

Finally, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer

Center was recognized as the largest team at the 2012 Get

Your Rear in Gear (GYRIG) 5K walk/run. More than 50 team

members attended and showed their support for the Baton

Rouge community’s only city-wide event dedicated to colorectal

cancer awareness. In its second year, GYRIG has become a

staple of the city’s spring-time activities with more than 1,000

people participating.

Community Support Across the Region

PHOTOS: (Left): Get Your Rear in Gear, Baton Rouge (Middle): Komen Race for the Cure, Houma (Right): ACS Relay for Life, Covington



To raise awareness of prostate and colorectal cancer in our community, Mary Bird Perkins launched PROJECT PUSH-UP this year! This initiative allows local schools and organizations to partner in the fight against cancer by hosting a unique “push-up” themed event or competition.

For more information on PROJECT PUSH-UP visit marybird.org/pushup.

PHOTO ABOVE: Jay Ducote, Award-Winning Chef, Radio Host and Author, shows his support with sales of “Push-Up Cake Pops” at Ambrosia Bakery during the month of September with Danielle Mack, director of Development.

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Who are the heroes in your life?

Giving to Heart of a Hero in

honor or memory of someone

who has made a difference in

your life or the life of a family

member or friend is a wonderful

way to say “thanks.”

Signature Fundraising Events:

Endowment and Planned Giving (Foundation):

Want to Make a Difference?

We have many ways you can get involved with Mary Bird Perkins to help fight cancer.

volunteering. fundraising. giving. and more!

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Supporting our annual fund

helps make possible programs

and services that support the

entire continuum of cancer

care, from prevention and

early detection to diagnosis,

treatment, recovery and

survivorship. Contributions and/or planned

gifts (bequests, estate gifts,

charitable remainder trusts,

etc.) to the Foundation of

$10,000 will place the donor

in the Anna B. Lipsey Legacy

Builders Society and will help

build an endowment to fight

cancer now and in the future.

Corporate sponsorships,

restaurant participation,

ticket purchases and volunteer

participation are just some of

the ways you can be involved

in our signature events like

the Merrill Lynch Open, the

Fakiér Open, The Taste and

Benefits of Home Gala.



SPOTLIGHT:

Support Cause Marketing:Host an Event:Volunteer Your Time at Our Centers:

Serve on a Fundraising Committee:

Join our Young Professionals Group:

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Network and have fun with

other young professionals

while working together to

support a great cause.

Patient volunteers assist in

the reception areas, provide

clerical and basic computer

support, and offer that caring

and compassionate “personal

touch” for our patients.

Volunteer opportunities are

also available for community

cancer screenings.

Play an active role in planning

and executing fundraising events

and campaigns like The Taste,

Annual Golf Tournaments and

Fight Cancer Campaign.

Help us make new friends by

hosting an in-home reception

or community event fundraiser.

We will work with you to create

an exciting event idea. Whether

it’s a lemonade stand, bake sale

or tennis tournament – every

dollar makes a difference!

Rich Mauti Tennis Tournament: Leslie Landry, director of Development, with Tournament Founder and Organizer Rich Mauti

Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament:Tournament organizers Robbie Economides and Kyle Savant with Danielle Mack, director of Development

Community support is important

to Chris Bachman and Chef

Carlos Betancourt, the dynamic

duo that makes each customer’s

visit special at Ruth’s Chris Steak

House in Baton Rouge. As proud

ambassadors of Mary Bird Perkins,

Chris and Carlos partnered with

Mary Bird Perkins by creating

“Desserts for Dads,” a cause

marketing program throughout

the entire month of June. Ruth’s

Chris Steak House donated 100

percent of all proceeds from the

sale of a signature dessert – key

lime pie. This successful program

raised more than $3,000 to support

Mary Bird Perkins.

Establish a partnership with

Mary Bird Perkins to raise

awareness and funds through

your product, service or business.


Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers world-class treatment

technology, including the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator

that enables faster, more accurate treatments. This advanced

technology will be installed at the Hammond Center by the

end of 2012.

This system is one of the leading technologies available

with tools that allow personalized treatment and support

the accuracy of its delivery.

“Patients shouldn’t have to leave their communities to get the best

cancer care, said Vickie Hall, chief of radiation oncology. With the

Elekta Infinity, patients in the Tangipahoa area can receive the

highest quality treatments without traveling to other cities and

away from family and friends. Having a support system close to

home is always critical to those fighting cancer.”

Significant cosmetic and structural upgrades to the Hammond

Center, including renovation of the treatment room that will

house the new Infinity, are currently underway.

Hammond Patients Get World-ClassTreatment Technology

Rubicon has been a long-time corporate

supporter of Mary Bird Perkins. This

past year, they expanded their giving

with an employee campaign, offering

their employees the option to individually

support Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

Center’s mission on a personal and

consistent basis through payroll

deduction. To date, Rubicon employees

have donated more than $10,000 to the

fight against cancer. Thank you to Rubicon

and all its employees who participated!

Together, these gifts are truly making a

difference in the lives of those battling

cancer in the communities we serve.

For information about how your company can be part of Mary Bird Perkins’ Companies Fighting Cancer initiative, please contact Megan O’Quin at (225) 215-1298 or [email protected].

Companies Fighting Cancer

For more information about the new Elekta Infinity at the Hammond Center, please contact us at (985) 542-5000.



In recognition of National Cancer

Survivors Day on June 1, patients

at all five Mary Bird Perkins

centers were invited to special

celebrations to honor the courage

of cancer survivors, the strength

of their caregivers and the

support of their loved ones. In

all, approximately 650 patients

and their families participated

in Survivors Day 2012, sharing

a strong message of hope in

the fight against cancer.


at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

attracted hundreds of participants

to their celebration. In Covington,

more than 400 guests enjoyed a

picnic lunch, under cover of outdoor

tents, and the fellowship of others

who successfully survived the

cancer journey.

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of

the Lake Cancer Center in Baton

Rouge celebrated the day by

welcoming two local celebrities—

who are also cancer survivors—

to its picnic luncheon as guest

speakers. Anthony Ryan Auld,

Survivors Day 2012A Day of Food and Fellowship

fashion designer, former contestant

on Lifetime’s “Project Runway”

and testicular cancer survivor,

spoke about the importance of

being open and honest about

his cancer so that other young

men will know that cancer is a

disease that could affect them.

Col. Mike Edmonson, Louisiana

State Police commander and

skin cancer survivor, also shared

his experience as a survivor and

commended the bravery of all

those who have stood strong

in the face of some of the most

vicious cancers.


at TGMC in Houma hosted a

luncheon and bake-off contest.

The luncheon featured guest

speaker Mary Chauvin, owner

of Etiquette Center of the South,

who gave an inspirational talk

about how a positive attitude can

lift the spirits. In addition to the

guest speaker, Dr. Harry McGaw,

medical oncologist, gave a brief

overview of the comprehensive

cancer care available at the

cancer center.

PHOTOS:(Left): Annual Survivors Day celebrations are held at all Mary Bird Perkins centers to celebrate those who have completed active treatment.

(Right): (L to R) Anthony Ryan Auld, Mary Kathryn Rodrigue, Renea Duffin and Bert Keeter at Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center’s third annual Survivorship Picnic.

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Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s Rathbone Society

donors were celebrated at a dinner held in their honor

at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel on Sunday evening,

September 30. This annual gathering demonstrated Mary

Bird Perkins’ appreciation for the organization’s esteemed

donors at the highest level of giving and thanked them for

their incredible generosity.

Todd Stevens, president and CEO, Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center, welcomed the more than 180 attendees

by saying, “Your support is vital to the work that goes on

at Mary Bird Perkins every day, and we can’t thank you

enough.” Stevens introduced Mary Bird Perkins Board

Chair, Donna Saurage, who recounted the Center’s major

milestones of 2012 and presented an update on the new

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center.

Following the brief program, Sister Martha Ann Abshire

from The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady delivered

the invocation. Guests then visited various food stations

featuring traditional Louisiana cuisine in recognition of

Louisiana’s bicentennial and, as favors, were given pralines

presented in a collectible candy dish. Entertainment was

provided by Ned Fasullo & the Fabulous Big Band Orchestra.

Esteemed Donors RecognizedRathbone Society Dinner

PHOTOS: (Left): (L to R) Todd Stevens, president and CEO, MBPCC, Gerry and Don Daigle, Donna Saurage, Board Chair, MBPCC, Danny Montelaro, and Joanie Netterville

(Right): Rathbone members and friends of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center receive warm welcome from Todd Stevens.



The annual Mary Bird Perkins

workplace giving campaign

to support patient needs

kicked off in August at all five

Centers. An unprecedented

number of employees

pledged nearly $40,000,

demonstrating a passionate

commitment to lessening the

burden of cancer, part of the

Center’s mission.

Employees SetGiving Record

Just One More Thing...Cancer Center Offers Vaccine Clinical Trials

On top of family and work duties, cancer patients must deal with doctor appointments, treatments and a host of other activities. So piling on just one more thing can be a lot to ask.

For more information on the vaccine trials or any others, call (225) 215-1353 or email [email protected].

Some patients, however, nobly believe

that doing just one more thing by

participating in a clinical trial could

help prevent future cancers or make

treatments better for others.

Now, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady

of the Lake Cancer Center patients

can access leading-edge cancer

research studies available in the

country. The Cancer Center is offering

three new vaccine trials that target

particular forms of breast, brain and

pancreatic cancers.

Vaccine treatments are presently

a hot topic in cancer research and

are being held at medical locations

across the country and, in some

cases internationally. Cancer Center

patients, however, have convenient,

local access to this groundbreaking

treatment opportunity.

The treatments are called vaccines

because they work through the body’s

immune system. There are preventive

vaccines against cancer, but those

being studied are considered

“therapeutic” vaccines, which are

intended to treat existing cancer.

“Vaccines are part of a newer

trend to use targeted therapy

to treat cancer,” said Dr. Derrick

Spell, medical oncologist and the

lead investigator for the breast

cancer vaccine trial. “We are

proud to offer these studies locally

so people don’t have to travel to

Houston or other distant locations

to access advanced clinical trials.”

Cancer patients typically have

a lot to contend with, but

remarkably many of them

choose to participate in clinical

trials, and doing just one more

thing that could potentially

save others from having to

walk their path in the future.



While girls her age were playing with dolls,

Shima Ito was exploring her mother’s laboratory

near Tokyo. “My mother’s career as a nuclear

physicist was always at the forefront of her life.

My father, a research medical physicist, encouraged

my curiosity and pushed me to find ways to satisfy

it,” said Ito. “My dream became to go to the United

States to study science.”

Fast-forward to Bates College, USA. “While I was a

physics student, one summer I worked with medical

physicists and radiation therapists. I decided to get

a master’s degree in medical physics and applied

to Louisiana State University,” said Ito. “I liked the

program because it was different; it was affiliated

with a cancer center. At Mary Bird Perkins, I was

introduced to the newest technologies available and

medical physicists working together to provide the

best patient care possible.”

Medical Physics Student Spotlight

Ito’s sense that she was applying to a graduate

program that was truly distinctive was right. The

Mary Bird Perkins-LSU Medical Physics collaboration

is an innovative and highly successful private-public

partnership. This academic and research partnership

has opened up new areas of cancer research and

development and is improving treatment for cancer

patients. It is considered one of the elite among the

35 accredited programs that exist nationwide.

After earning her master’s, Ito was accepted to the

Mary Bird Perkins Medical Physics Residency Program,

which is a unique, collaborative program with multiple

respected affiliate sites in Louisiana and Mississippi.

“We are fortunate to attract the brightest minds from

around the world,” said Dr. John Gibbons, chief of

clinical physics at Mary Bird Perkins and residency

program director.

“Following graduation, some residents decide to stay in

Louisiana or Mississippi and some pursue opportunities

elsewhere. Shima chose a position with the Mayo Clinic

in Minnesota. She’ll be a wonderful ambassador for our

program,” Gibbons stated.

Ito was glad to discover that donors help fund the

Medical Physics program. “I learned about generous

people who support technology and research at Mary

Bird Perkins. I want to thank them; not just for me, but

for future students. I hope people continue to support

medical physics so we can keep improving ways to

help cancer patients,” she urged.

“I learned about generous people who support technology and research at Mary Bird Perkins. I want to thank them; not just for me, but for future students.”

Shima Ito, Medical Physicist

– SHIMA ITO



The Commission on Medical Physics

Education Programs (CAMPEP)

has granted full accreditation to

the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

Center Medical Physics Residency

Program. Mary Bird Perkins is the

first center in Louisiana to establish

such a program, helping provide

highly specialized professionals to

the workforce and enhanced care

for cancer patients. The physicist

performs an important role, working

along with the radiation oncologist

to assure the accurate delivery of all

aspects of a treatment prescription.

“Medical physicists are an essential

part of the cancer-fighting team

and by training residents, we

are contributing to delivery of

high-quality cancer care for

patients,” said Todd Stevens,

president and CEO, Mary Bird

Perkins Cancer Center.

Medical Physics Residency Program First in Louisiana

Using a collaborative approach,

Mary Bird Perkins formed a

medical physics consortium with

multiple affiliate sites, including

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

in Shreveport, the University of

Mississippi Medical Center in

Jackson, MS, and e+ Louisiana

in Lafayette. This allowed for the

expansion of residency training

opportunities and resources. In

conjunction with its affiliates,

Mary Bird Perkins now has the

largest radiation oncology physics

residency training program in the

United States. By establishing

the first accredited group model

with respected affiliate Centers

in Louisiana and Mississippi, the

program is creating more openings

for graduates of CAMPEP-accredited

medical physics graduate programs,

like the Mary Bird Perkins-LSU

Medical Physics Graduate Program.

“We wanted to provide a leading-

edge residency program that would

provide best-in-class training and

help alleviate the current shortage

of physics residency programs in the

United States,” explained Mary Bird

Perkins Residency Program Director

and Chief of Clinical Physics, John

Gibbons, Ph.D. “It has been a

great experience to innovatively

work with other centers to help

meet this important need.”

“We wanted to provide a leading-edge residency program that would provide best-in-class training and help alleviate the current shortage of physics residency programs in the United States.”

– JOHN GIBBONS, PH.D.


To hear Gail O’Quin tell it, she literally watched Mary

Bird Perkins start from the ground up. “The Perkins

and the Birds were close family friends of ours,” she

explained. Later, when O’Quin’s 18-year-old daughter

became ill, Dr. Henkelmann had just moved here

from Houston and became her radiation oncologist.

“Madeleine’s now married and has two children. Of

course, after that I just loved Mary Bird,” she said. Down

the line, her husband Bill received treatment for prostate

cancer. “Needless to say, Mary Bird Perkins has added

quite a bit to our family’s quality of life,” said O’Quin.

A member of the Foundation Board of Directors since

2007, O’Quin, who is self-employed, served as Vice Chair

prior to being elected Chair of the Mary Bird Perkins

Cancer Center Foundation Board in 2012. She believes

the most important part of any charitable organization is

its foundation. “There are so many more things you can

do when you have a healthy foundation with the finances

and assets to be a player in the game – that’s the future.

It allows for expansion and growing the organization’s

presence in the community as well as ensuring its

continuation.”

O’Quin said there’s a misunderstanding that only

wealthy people can make gifts to the endowment.

“Giving back to the community, seeing what your

contribution is doing and that you’re a part of it, is

something you can do now,” she explained. “If you are

able, make it part of your regular lifestyle to give what

you can. Every dollar donated generates interest. And

with more people giving, the farther the message goes.”

Every Dollar Counts

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Office of

Development at (225) 215-1224

or [email protected].

With your help now, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation will make a difference in the future.

Everyone in our community can turn to Mary

Bird Perkins for the cancer care they need.

• The most advanced treatment and

support services available.

• Awareness and prevention programs

that help stop cancer before it starts.

• Vital research that improves care

and saves lives.

With your support, we can make sure services

and new advances in cancer care are available

for you, your children and your grandchildren

through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

Foundation. Our mission is simple: build an

endowment to fight cancer. This will ensure

that patients and families have access to all

the services they need—now and in the future—

and that valuable cancer research continues.

The Future of Cancer Care Starts Now

GAIL O’QUIN:

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

Center Foundation Board Chair




To extend your support of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation after your lifetime, consider these five factors when establishing an endowed gift.

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Choose if you’d like the endowment to be an unrestricted or designated fund.

With an unrestricted fund, our leadership will direct your gift to our most critical needs.

Many of our supporters endow their annual gifts into an unrestricted fund.

With a designated fund, you determine in advance what programs or services you want your

donation to support. The specific details will be incorporated into a written description of your

endowment, which must be approved by you and Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation.

Decide if you’d like to fund your endowment now or after your lifetime.

If you choose to establish a designated fund through your estate, we encourage you to let us

know of your wishes in advance to be sure we can honor them. We have sample language to

establish an endowment that you can share with your attorney when drafting your estate plan.

Determine the amount needed.

Any amount can be contributed now or upon your death to an endowment that we have already

established. If you are creating an endowment today, we can inform you of the minimum

amount required to establish a fund that we can name after you or someone you select.

Include safety language for designated funds.

Nationwide, millions of dollars directed to permanent endowments are sitting in bank accounts

because the original use of the funds has become obsolete. This is why we encourage you to

include a statement that allows our board of directors to redistribute the funds to another

area if the original use is no longer necessary. This won’t be necessary if your gift is left

unrestricted. We will ensure that your name still remains associated with the gift, regardless

of its final use.

Lean on us for help.

We respect the personal nature of these decisions and have experience with the sensitive

issues involved. We would be glad to consult with you to help ensure your wishes are

satisfied. Just contact Office of Development at (225) 215-1224 or [email protected].

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EDDIE JONES: Heart of a Hero Honoree

A Friend to ManyWith a knack for numbers and a genuine love of people, Eddie Jones enjoyed a full life including family, friends and an amazing career with the National Football League (NFL) that spanned almost 40 years.

Born in Houston, Eddie grew up in

Denham Springs, Louisiana where

he attended Denham Springs High

School (DSHS). During a time

when sports occupied much of a

young man’s spare time, Eddie was

a four-sport letterman in basketball,

baseball, softball and football.

After graduating from DSHS in

1956, Eddie served for four years

in the U.S. Air Force and then used

the G.I. Bill to attend Louisiana

State University. He graduated in

1962 with an accounting degree and

joined Arthur Anderson & Company

in New Orleans. During his first year

with the accounting firm, Eddie was

assigned to manage the financial

statements/books for a brand new NFL

franchise, the New Orleans Saints.

According to Eddie’s wife, Marilyn

Cunningham Jones, one of the

team’s owners appreciated his work

ethic and ability to connect with

people. In 1968, John W. Mecom,

Jr. invited Eddie to join the Saints’

organization as the team’s business

manager. He rose through the

ranks and served as team president

(1982 to 1985). After 18 years with

the Saints, Eddie transitioned

into a consultant role to the NFL

Management Council and worked on

the collective bargaining agreement

with the NFL Players Association

in the mid-1980s. He was then

hired as vice president of finance

and administration for the Miami

Dolphins in 1985, again rising to

team president (1996-2005).

Mrs. Jones says that her husband

loved the sport of football and he

loved working with people. “The NFL

offered him a variety of opportunities

to meet people from owners to ball

boys,” she says. “Eddie took time

to mentor young players about how

to manage their money and invest

for the future, but would not accept

money for his time. He wanted to

use his accounting experience to

help them.”

Indicative of his personality, Mrs.

Jones says that her late husband

enjoyed entertaining family and

friends. Many of those friends, in

addition to numerous organizations

and individuals from throughout the

NFL, have honored Eddie’s memory

with tribute gifts to the Heart of a

Hero program.



Grace Adams Vicky Hargrove

George L. Allen, Sr. Frances D. Allen

Dr. William Anderson Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson

Michael and Shannon Anderson Tom and Darlene Lundin, Tom Lundin, Marc and Honey Lundin, Maria Lundin, Chris Head, Buzz and Jennifer Vaccaro

Mike and Tena Anderson Tom and Darlene Lundin, Tom Lundin, Marc and Honey Lundin, Maria Lundin, Chris Head, Buzz and Jennifer Vaccaro

Mr. and Mrs. Kent Anderson Betty and Walter Hastings

Alexander Arnold III Mildred Arnold

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey Nita Harris

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Baker Donna and Norman Saurage

Nedra W. Bankston Russell Bankston

Dr. Gerald Barber Mike and Pam Wall

Brent Bencaz Anonymous

Ms. Betty at Hollywood Casino Gina Washington

Dr. Bryan J. Bienvenu Mr. and Mrs. Ronald G. Harlow, Sr.

Dr. Frederic Billings John and Patricia BoudreauxDianne Griffin

Dr. John Bolton and Staff Vicki L. Walker

Sam Breaux Tricia Breax

Cancer Patients Dustin DenicolaAnna Smith

Cancer Survivors Vicki Walker

Judy Cancienne Mr. and Mrs. Edward BrodbeckJean and Dan Jens

Sylvia Carrio Jan CarrioDeborah and Larry NicholasAmy Thomassie

Jimmy Chaisson Shirley Chaisson

Madeleine Conger Bill and Gail O’Quin

Bob and Phyllis Cornell Sara Abercrombie

Scott Crawford Nita Harris

Louis Curet Nita Harris

Charles Stanley Currier Sherry Guillot

Teresa Daigle-Guidry - 25 Years of Service with MBP

Kent and Teresa Guidry

Roussella Doise Ronald and Dolores Richard

Dennis Byron Douglas Anonymous

Edward Driesse Holly BaconRenea Duffin

Gretchen DuffinDianne Griffin

Beverly Fields Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Dr. Robert Fields John and Katherine Yeargain

Fifth Floor Ocology Nurses and Staff

Judy CancienneCharles Fryling

Josephine NixonJ. M. Fussell

Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Lambremont IIIMerle Gallo

Tri-Star RehabBrent and Ainsley Garrett

Tom and Darlene Lundin, Tom Lundin, Marc and Honey Lundin, Maria Lundin, Chris Head, Buzz and Jennifer Vaccaro

Jo Ann Gerald Anonymous

Winifred L. Gill Jane Gill

Martha Girod Shirley Chustz

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Your generous contribution to HEART OF A HERO helps in many

important ways, such as providing thousands of free cancer screenings,

offering hundreds of prevention and education programs and treating all

patients in need. For further information about making a tax-deductible

gift to HEART OF A HERO, contact Megan O’Quin at (225) 215-1298 or

e-mail at [email protected].

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center gratefully acknowledges

gifts made in memory of or in honor of a special person

or loved one during the period of 10/01/2011-9/30/2012:

recognition gifts for the fight against cancer



Peter Gitz Family Malcolm Stein

Thomas J. Graner Lynne Graner

Greater Northshore President’s Council

Leslie Landry, MBPCC@STPHBob Greer

Alíce GreerMr. and Mrs. Mack Gregorie

Nita HarrisDianne Griffin

Jean McNeilMr. and Mrs. G. Lee Griffin

Betty HanksDr. Bryan Griffith

Dr. and Mrs. O. M. ThompsonRory Growl

Kevin and Kelli PfeiferCarol Guerin

Lisa and Brandon O’DeayLynn Guggolz

Patrick and Agnes HarropJohn Ray Guidroz

Louise GuidrozIgnace C. Guidry

Norman and Patricia GuidryMary Ann Guidry

Debbie LandryJerre Hacking

Connie Sexton, CH2M HillVickie Hall

Sheldon and Judi JohnsonDr. David Hanson

Edward and Sylvia CarrioMr. and Mrs. Thomas CoerverMr. and Mrs. Cecil HebertMarie Teresa Martine

Dr. David Hanson and Staff of Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates

Vicki L. WalkerNita Harris

Dr. and Mrs. O. M. ThompsonAgnes Harrop

Lynn GuggolzWalter Hastings

Betty HastingsKimberly Ann Hathorn

Amy and Derrick LambertSherri Hayden

Sheldon and Judi JohnsonPaul Haygood

Nita Harris

Stephen A. Hebert Kenneth McLean and Daughters, Gretchen and Heather

Dr. Greg Henkelmann Marie Teresa Martine

Betty Henry Betty Henry

E. L. “Bubba” Henry Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Perlman

Polly Hernandez Jane Boyce

Ken Hogstrom Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Holloway Nita Harris

Marianne and Tim Hood Geri Bruder

Houma Treatement Staff Mason and Deloria Arceneaux

Betsy and Clint Hurst Cynthia B. McMurray

Jamie Hymel Cookie White

Dr. Sheldon Johnson Dianne GriffinBishop Clarence C. Pope, Jr. and Dr. Martha H. PopeMichael Sotile

Linda Gail Jones Sheldon and Judi Johnson

David J. Jordan, Sr. Olive Jordan

Ann Keyes Venita Muczynski

Sabrina King Chelsea LandryJana Landry

Martha Kirk Charlotte Levy

Henry R. Kirkland Myles and Dana Kirkland

Wanda Lamana Danielle Lamana

Susan D. Landry Kristen Landry

The “Parky” Laville Family Leah Price

Charlotte Levy John and Jennette Montgomery

Richard and Susan Lipsey Anonymous

Richard Lipsey Bill and Gail O’Quin

Dr. Kenneth Lo Pam, Jason, and Natalie Reibert

Elizabeth Lockhart Jules Lockhart

Carla Woods Madison Yolanda Augustus

Nicole Magee Dianne Griffin

Mandeville High School Tri Theta’s Girl Service Club

CustomInk.comPatricia Marinello

John and Donna FraicheMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Baton Rouge Staff

Vicki L. WalkerMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Covington Staff

Vicki L. WalkerMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Early Detection Staff

Renea DuffinMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Employees and Volunteers

Janice M. DucoteMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Gonzales Staff

Vicki L. WalkerMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Hammond Staff

Vicki L. WalkerMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Survivorship Staff

Renea DuffinMary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Tumor Registry Staff

Renea DuffinChris Matassa

AnonymousKathy McArthur

Frank McArthurAdrienne Case McDowell

John Snow, Taco de PacoPatti McHugh

The Lehman FamilyDr. Tom Meek

Dr. and Mrs. O. M. ThompsonEvelyn Meier

David and Jeannie PriceKimberly Melancon

Thomas MelanconLeah Ann Messer

Katie MooreRobin Silverman


Mr. and Mrs. John T. Montgomery Charlotte Levy

Dr. Clyde H. Moore Mrs. Wallace D. Moore

Hillar Moore Kent and Teresa Guidry

T. J. Moran AnonymousRichard and Gloria DobsonTodd Graves, Raising CanesTodd and Kelli Stevens

T. J. Moran and Judy Byers Jeb Andrews

Debbie Moret Michael and Michelle Todd

Erin Mosely R. Katherine “Kay” Long

Sarah Munson Nita Harris

Dr. Susan Nodurft Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. John Noland Nita Harris

Paul Nowacki Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Craig Nuckolls Ethan Nuckolls

Gail and Bill O’Quin Bernadette and Winston Day

Mrs. David Ourso Walter Abadie

Leola Demoruelle Ourso Ann and Justin Ourso

Dr. Judd Patten Peter and Barbara Strawitz

Billie and Ralph Perlman Jerry and Francine Perlman

Joseph H. Philippe Lynn J. Philippe

Tonya Philson Brittaney Vinning

Radiation Therapy and Baton Rouge Imaging Departments

Jamie WilsonDr. Carol Ridenour

Cherri and Clay JohnsonHarry and Suzie Roberts

James and Travis ColemanCharles and Peggy Smith

Dee Robinson Mike and Michelle Robinson

Jessica Robinson Mike and Michelle Robinson

Drew Rodrigue Mary Kathryn Rodrigue

Camilla Rogers Charlotte Delatorre

Donna Saurage Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Ruth Sax Gerri Sax

Donald Schittone John and Charlotte Schittone

Kristi Siemann Dr. and Mrs. Frederic Billings

Ida Siler Mary Chustz

Buck Singletary Nita Harris

Don Smith Michele and Jon Petersen

Southeast Louisiana Radiation Oncology Group

Vicki L. WalkerKelli Stevens

Richard and Susan LipseyTodd Stevens

Sheldon and Judi JohnsonEmily Stich

Josephine NixonSamantha and Debbie Sumerlin

Phyllis Olexy

Tangela Tademy Carol Tademy

Debbie Theriot Temple Villar

Kenneth Theriot Anonymous

Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson, Jr. Nita Harris

Rev. Mary Vernon Mildred Brown

Whitney Vickey Kyndall Barnes

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Waddelow Donna and Norman Saurage

Vicki Walker AnonymousTammy AsmusDan NeckAngela Stam

Rita M. Walls Rita M. Walls

Jean S. and William W. Wilcox Tricia and Joe

Jean Schilling Williams Earl Stein

Dr. Charles Wood Mr. and Mrs. Cecil HebertMonika Vallee

Diane Wright Teresa Daigle Guidry

Pearl Wynn Frankie and Alita Wynn

Anne Zappe James and Travis Coleman

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Zappe Pam and Gerry Sulzer


I e y fHelen Alloy Abinanti

Matt AbinantiMary Accardo

Joseph and Adrienne AccardoFrank Alessi

Hillar Moore, Jr.Mary L. Allen

Jean AllenSister Emma Ambrose

Joyce AndrewsSue Ann Guidroz Amond

Mike and Pam PourciauRalph W. Anderson

Helen HarbourtRaymond P. Arbour

Dee and Jerry ArbourJames and Melba CovingtonDale and Shirley DunnamClarence M. Eidt, Jr.Friends at ExxonMobil Enviornmental DepartmentExxonMobil Research Retiree ClubAudrey and Linda Graves and Joan GergelyDallas and Linda GrenawaltPhyllis HarrisDale and Amanda LaCombeJerry and Linda LandryJohn and Marion MurphySusan and Martin Needom, Jr.Mark, Rachel, Kyle and Claire PerkinsDarrell PitzerRiver Bend Electricians

Norman Aronson Barbara Parker

Earline Askins Anonymous

Donald Aucoin Betty Aucoin

Jimmie Austin Annette Austin

Daria Ann Babin Carol and Frank Frederic

Eleanor W. Baer Dr. Bruce Baer

Judy Baham Kristen Starkey

Marie Ruby Bailey Fay Seaton

Chet Baker Cindy Williamson

Bruce Baradell Anna Baradell

Joseph L. Barbe III Joseph and Dorothy Barbe

Harvard R. Bardwell Robert and Jennifer Moore

Mary Boykin Barker James Barker

Angelina Barthel John and Marian Gulino

John W. Barton, Sr. AnonymousPattie BankstonSara BatemanClaude Bouchard and Monique ChagnonRobert and Julia BoyceMalcolm “B” and Claudia BrianToxie Craft, Jr.Louis CuretRoger and Jerry del RioRubye Lee EngquistDr. and Mrs. Thomas FlynnMr. and Mrs. Michael M. GauthierBarrie and Lee GriffinElizabeth GriffithArnold HessISC Constructors, LLCTom Spec JonesMrs. Shirley LeBlancSusan and Richard LipseyAnn and Terry MillerThe Milton J. Womack FoundationJames and Donna NunnallyRobert and Mildred OdomKirwin and Erin RossMr. and Mrs. H. Norman Saurage IIIMarvin L. SmithTodd and Kelli StevensMr. and Mrs. Troye SvendsonJames ThompsonO. M. and Mary ThompsonDr. Mervin WampoldAnn Wilkinson

Eric Bateast James Bateast, Jr.

Marc Becker Karen and Harry Kleinman William R. Benham Judith Benham

Horace J. Benjamin Rosa Benjamin

Michael Bennett Anne B. Williams

George W. “Bill” Bentley, Jr. Rev. and Mrs. Raymond E. Taylor

Lynn P. Bertaut, Jr. Gulf South USSSA

Thomas R. Betts Mrs. Robert Hines, Sr.

Audrey Dufour Bezar Mr. and Mrs. Gaylan Loveless

Marie McCauley Bickham LSU Foundation Staff and Board of Directors

Danis C. Black Alice Normand

Joseph A. Blanchard Ozden, Ozer, Neyla, Burak, and Shanna Arnas; Hale and Lance WittCountry Club Court Homeowners AssociationJohn Landry and Mackenzie CarterDan and Jan LennieDudley and Barbara PaytonNoreen S. Reed

Marilynn L. Bordelon Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Rabalais

Ellen Borland Sharon and Joseph Broaden

Walton Boudreaux Vickie Boudreaux

Rose Boue’ Stephanie and Dean Cazenave

Christine Boughter Donald and Linda McRae

Nathaniel Boughton Ashley Boughton

Raymond Scott Bowen Melanie Canova, Chris Wujciak, John Spinosa, Lamar Smith, Rosalind Scott, Cathy VittoriaMichael and Frances FakouriGus and Toni KinchenJim and Jane McNaughtonSteve ReintsAlfred and Carol SpeerVerla and Harold SterettJohn Teagle

Bella Bowman Josephine Nixon

JoAnn Bowman Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dunigan



Jane Thibaut Boyce ASAP, James HubbsSissy and John BatemanAnn and George CarmoucheRobert R. CaseyBrooke DuncanMr. and Mrs. G. Lee GriffinMrs. Robert Hines, Sr.Richard and Susan LipseyYvonne NickelStaff at Pace’s Hair SalonPeters Forest Resources, Inc.Members of the Republican Legislative Delegation and June PeaySarah and C. D. Romero and Britton DurioCary SaurageTodd and Kelli StevensSallye Webb

Elizabeth Bradley Edna Guillory

Mary Bradford Chat & Chew Lunch Group

Ethelann Brangenberg Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Lynnwood J. Brassett, M.D. Joanne Brassett

Earl Breaux Mary Breaux

Jere Bres Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer Currier

Daren J. Broussard Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Lourina Broussard Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Pearlie Broussard Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Heidel Brown and Mary Ann Brown

Imo N. Brown Memorial FundRosa Lee Brown

Rose YoungStuart Brown

The Berniards, Billie, Candy and David

Richard Brummel Anonymous

James Bruno Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.Mary Ann Gutweiler

Carol Buhler Richard Buhler

Joseph Wayne Bush Ethan and Allison Bush

Joan J. Butt Herbert H. Butt

Calvin Stewart Cage Geraldine Inman

Edwarda M. Calvin Anonymous

Jacob Cambre Herman and Merlie Hunt

Richard Campbell Elouise Campbell

Robert Aloysius “Bob” Cancienne

Mr. and Mrs. Edward BrodbeckSandy and Greg BrownJean and Dan JensDr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek, Jr.

Barbara F. Capdeville Charles Capdeville

Ralph L. Cappiello Peggy Cappiello

Betty Case Kristen Starkey

Darryl T. Castleberry Assurance Financial Group, LLCInvensys - Matt CarloDonald and Diane KellerDan and Karen MackeyPietro and Nora Vadala

Ewell Cavalier Anonymous

Janet Marie Centofanti George and Ann Carmouche

Gilda Cerinich Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Baronich

Tommy Chambliss Herman and Merlie Hunt

Jackie F. Chase Rev. and Mrs. Raymond E. Taylor

John A. Chauvin John and Nanette Guerin

Nadine W. Chopin Laura Chopin Ross

Darian Chustz Myles and Dana KirklandJim and Karen Martin

Preston Chustz Mary Chustz

Ronnie Chustz Myles and Dana Kirkland

Mary Ann G. Ciravolo Hillar Moore, Jr.

Melanie Clabert Mary Kathryn Rodrigue

Mary Clark Anonymous

J. O. Claudel Anita Claudel

Roger J. Clouatre Carol and Frank Frederic

Freddie Cole Shauntel Cole

Bruce Cooper Inez and Charlie Passman

Dr. Walter H. Corkern Linda Corkern

Alma “Pat” Corley Debbie Landry

Diana Perkins Cormier Cris Mandry and the Staff of C & M Medical Services

Ella Lucas Crain Anita Claudel

Grace Richard Crain Kaye Schiefelbein

Alta Cribbs Cribbs Office Staff

Harvey Cribbs Cribbs Office Staff

Charles Crochet Susan Coupel

Dorothy Currier Danielle GuillotSherry GuillotHeidi Guillot

Ambrose Cutrer Herman and Merlie Hunt

Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Daniel, Jr. James and Colleen Williams

Mary Daniel Kenneth McCoy

F. T. D’Aquin Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Sanders, Foxy and Family, Leila and Family, Becky and Family

Janet Dares Hillar Moore, Jr.

Violet Guidroz David Myles and Dana Kirkland

Ami Jo Davidson Courtney NuckollsLynwood and Andrea Stafford


Eddie Davidson Rhonda Chandler

Juanita Raxsdale Davidson Frank and Millie Hathorn

Shelia Delery Anonymous

Madeline Denoux Kenneth Denoux

John F. Dicks, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer Currier

Roddy Dillon Kay M. Dillon

Stephen N. Dill Marjorie Dill

William H. Dobson, Sr. Tony, Donna, Callie and Hunter Varnado

Paul A. Doerle, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Roussella Doise Ronald and Dolores Richard

Adrianne “Annie” Donnell Julia C. Kyzar

Bill and Bonnie Donner Dr. Kenneth Hogstrom

Donald A. Donovan John and Sandra Donovan

Eddie Dorsey Anonymous

Calvin Dufrene Betty Dufrene

John B. “Jack” Dunlap, Jr. Janet and Jerry Baldwin

Karla Lewis Dunn Matt BryantChad Dunn

Melissa Dunn Matt Bryant

Carmen Duplantis Donald Duplantis

Gerard Eugene Dupont, Jr. Donald BrinkmanDavid and Sallie McLellanPavlos, Jerikaye and Seraphim NelsonJoseph and Patrice O’BrienSoutheast Louisiana Hospital - Adult ServicesSylvia and Lawrence Spilman

Roberta Dupre Edna Breaux

Samuel Early Carol Tademy

Julian Eschete Jeanne Gernon

Lional Wayne Ezell Joan Sykes, Carla Demoulin and Cheryl Lambert

Cathy Fletcher Fairchild Sherri HaydenMartin HaymonDr. and Mrs. Alan J. Ostrowe

Anthony Joseph Falco J. A. Acampora

Barbara Fernandez Falcon Kenneth and Jeannette MaherTeddy Peno

Ruth Ferrell Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates

Jerry Ray Fisher Lottie Koehler

Angela C. Fluker Seb and Theresa Lawhon

Carlyn Folmar Lynn Parker

H. V. Fondren Clint and Thelma Kern

Robert M. Franklin, Jr. Anonymous

Sherman Franks Luther and Sherrie Despino

Jimmie French Herman and Merlie Hunt

Bonnie Cantey Fugler Sue and John CanteyEleanor and Bill CocrehamLea and Mark EvansLinda Ward-Dalton

Beverly Gahn Hillar Moore, Jr.

Harry and Winnie Gallagher Ethel Blanchard

Victoria H. Galtier Betty Lou Hebert

Trudy Wenisch Ganley Sydney and Shaun BraudCrossTalk Class, University Park UMCDarrell DabriaThe DuBoulay FamilyEmployees of IPSSusan and Robert LanziniBo and Maryanne Lessley, Madison and McKennaKelly and Matt MaddoxBrookshire W. McDonaldAlleen and Bill Meinecke

Larry and Shelley Merworth and FamilyAdrianne and Steven Ordway, Amanda and Christopher Wenisch, Joseph Wenisch and Cory Hatton

Rita Gatlin Paul and Sandi Hardy

Darnelle Gazende Anonymous

Glen T. Gentry, Sr. Bruce and Jeri Liles

Thomas Gibbens Jerry and Janet BaldwinRobert Stuart, Sr.

Georgia Giles Jim Landry and Marleen Cockfield

Philip Wayne Glascock Walter L. Cain, Sr.Debra, Caleb and Morganne Glascock

Fred Elmo Godwin Air Force C-2 Intergration CenterRobert and Patricia GodwinSue Tanksley and FamilyMaggie Williams and Family

Rita Goetz Kenneth and Jeannette Maher

Gussie Goins Dianne Griffin

Charles R. “Dick” Gordon Linda DayBillie Gordon Langford and FamilyCarolyn and Dick MadisonLou Ann Yang

Lena C. Graves Mr. and Mrs. John Graves

James Maurice “Jimmy” Gravois Kenneth and Jeannette Maher

Jimmie Gray Morgan and Karen Brasher

Florence Kidd Gregorie Mr. Isaac Gregorie

Ellen Marie Gremillion Advance Education, Inc.Clayton Dupont FamilyJim and Ancy FirnbergYour LBI FamilyJim and Phyllis Stiltner

Colan Griffin Dianne Griffin

Katherine Griffith Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.



Stan Groves Frances Groves

Aymee and Ben Guedry Rita LeBlanc

Lynn Gueymard Bill and Gail O’Quin

Mary Ann Guidry Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Michael Lee Guidry Ted and Kathleen David

Robert P. Guillot The Guillot Family

Mary Jo Hanover Debbie and Kevin Knobloch

Joan Harris Amanda Harris

Christine Goble Havard Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Rabalais

Annabel Michaud Haynes Norma Michaud

Robert Hazey, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Caroline Sullivan Hebel Your PAC Family

Fred W. Hebert Jean J. Forman

Mary G. Hebert Jim and Brenda Lafferty

Odom Bernhardt Heebe Margaret West

Linda Heflin Charles Heflin

Thomas B. Heflin Jan and Fred Parks

Albertine G. Heltz Nelson J. Heltz

Janice Hemelt Anonymous

Judith Ann Hengst Darrell and Charlotte Hodges

Johanna G. Mizell Hess George Hess

George Hilliard, Sr. Melinda M. Hilliard

Linda Hohman Christopher Hohman

Eleanor Holifield Herman and Merlie Hunt

Robert Holifield Herman and Merlie Hunt

D. Jensen Holliday Estelle Holliday

Nathan Hood Mary Granier

Robin Hood, Sr. Bertha Hood

Dr. John Hopper Josephine Nixon

Henry Howell Charles and Patricia Smith

SGM (ret) Stephen T. Howes, Sr. Center for Same Day SurgeryErrol and Kathy LabatPhyllis McIntyre StangaWichita Surgical Specialists, P.A.

Dave Hubbard Kyle Bove

Eva Lorraine Hudman Jennifer Hogan

Rudy Hudson Herman and Merlie Hunt

Thomas J. Hufstetler Sandra Hufstetler-Istre

Barbara Hunt Herman and Merlie Hunt

H. Cooper Hutchinson, Sr. Lynne Graner

Kay Spaht Hutchison Sue Spaht

Margie Boyles Hutchinson Lynne Graner

Raymond Jarreau Myles and Dana Kirkland

Dr. Cathy Johnson The Chess Britt FamilyJill GuthrieLaura HollowayBill KellyLori PageSunbelt Supply Co. - Baton Rouge

Margaret Estes Johnson Becky and Alston JohnsonLinda Rigell

Margo Johnson Dale Ducote

Margaret Coerver Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Tanner, Jr.

Margie Jolly Jerry and Donna Jolly

Kyra Leanne Jones Jeff and Elise Routier

Sandra Gatlin Jones Susan Hammond

Arthur Jones, Sr. Elizabeth Jones

Eddie Joe Jones Becky and Bob AtkinsonBill BantStuart and Gus BlackshearCris BrandenDonna BushJoan and Frank BuetelVince and Linda Kay ButzBeverly and Carrol ClarkMr. and Mrs. Robert DavisThe Detroit LionsDavid DombrowskiThe Dunbar FamilyRaymond and Jean FerroFrank and Leah Finlon and FamilyRichard HandleyTom and Rose HeckertRobert and Barbara HenningerIndianapolis Colts, Inc.Jim and Brenda LaffertySandy and Bill LewisJohn W. Mecom, Jr.Miami Dolphins FoundationMinnesota Vikings Football, LLCMoney Hill Country ClubAlex and Bonnie MuxoJeffrey and Elizabeth PashRichard and Janet PattarozziJeff and Toni PattersonSusan and James PetersonWilliam and Luann PiercePeter and Debbie RuoccoDavid SaifmanDan and Elaine SimmonsTeresa SimmonsErnest and Judith VergesGregg and Liz WallickJohn and Mary Wiedmeier

James Joseph, Jr. Ernestine Joseph

Vicola Joubert Myles and Dana Kirkland

Marilyn Kahao Hillar Moore, Jr.

Mae “Minna” Kaiser Past Captains of IdunaJohn and Carol Kaiser

Doris Keller Ruth Bourgeois

Linda Kelley Anonymous

Betty F. Kelly Catholic High of Pointe Coupee


Florence I. Kirkby Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Eve Klerk Ted and Kathleen David

Penny Kolich Dianne GriffinPat LeVasseur

Audrey Kroeper Rachael Kennedy

Richard Labat, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Dr. N. Francis Laborde Beth Rabalais

Tommy Lacaze Mr. and Mrs. Chad Broussard

Sidney J. Lacy, Jr. Mrs. Lowry A. Griffon

Manard Lagasse, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Barbara Egan LaGrue Huntington and Patricia Odom

Ernestine V. Lambert Achsah Harrison

Glenn V. Lamendola Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Dennis Landry Debbie and Wayne Landry

Willie Mae Landry Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Mark Lanier Dr. Clyde H. Moore

Dr. Harris A. Lappin Herbert ButtLakeshore Lions ClubIrma Marino

Mary and Greg Leader David and Sandy Leader

Danny Joseph LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Willie LeBlanc Mr. Genie LeBlanc Mr. and Mrs. Alvin LeBlanc, Jr.

Rene LeBlanc Rita LeBlanc

Barret Lehman The Lehman Family

James LeSaicherre Marcel and Carol Paul

Wilton “Ricky” Lipscomb, Jr. Naomi Austin

Anna Lipsey Richard and Susan Lipsey

Martha Lockett Mavis R. CodySt. Bernard Firefighters Association, Local 1468

Gregory Lomando Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Anthony J. Lombardo Lena Mae Lombardo

Josephine Lombardo John and Marian Gulino

William G. Long James Smith

Sarah “Sadie” Martin Love Henri and Renee BoudreauxArchie Shaw and Family

Sara Loyd Achsah HarrisonCharles Harrison

Robert Mack, Sr. Danielle and James Mack

Adele Maillet Gary and Lisa LandecheLorna and Michael McWilliams

Cynthia Malena Dianne Griffin

Mary M. Marino Sam J. Marino, Sr.

Melvin Martin, Jr. Georgia Martin

Sophie Martin Mike and Jean Mullins

Marie Teresa Martine Jerry and Donna Jolly

Arnold Martinez Todd Martinez

Mike Martinson Blanchard and Allison Sanchez

Wendy Marx Jeffery Marx

Charles Mascarella Family Marion Mascarella

Johnny Matherne Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Merrick Matherne Mary Ann Matherne

Cyril Ann Heroman McBride Mr. and Mrs. William Heroman

Sancy McCool Sheldon and Judi JohnsonMick and Patty Mauldin

Sidney F. McCullough Mrs. Kathi McCullough Gill

Joseph Jerome “Jerry” McKernan LCTA Workers’ CompLouis Landry, The Mail BagLynn LeakThe Lyons FamilyJerry Lynn and Jeff MillsSt. Charles FamilyTodd and Kelli Stevens

John E. McLin Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Babin

Katie Allen McNabb Mary Allen

James R. McNeil Dianne Griffin

Junior A. Medine Scott and Sherrell Medine

Linda D. Meeker Ashley Moody

Jeffery P. Melancon Sue Melancon

Wayne Michael Melancon Susan Melancon

Warren L. Mengis Robert H. Carpenter, Jr.

Daniel Merkley Carlton and Nettie Guedon

Maurie Austin Mestepey AnonymousNaomi Joyce AustinDr. and Mrs. Ricky BeauchampHarnie and Mary KendrickMike StrahanWilliam and Geneva Waters

Donald F. Meyers, Jr. Donna Bryant

Donnie Miletello Myles and Dana Kirkland

Ervin L. Miller Delores Miller

James K. Miller Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.Marilyn and Roger GlennonGail Miller

Thomas and Marie Mistretta Giroir and Mistretta Family



Leonard “Lenny” Monteleone Lyn Montelone

Larry J. Montero, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Bernadine Moore Hillar Moore, Jr.Hildrith and Sara Wegener

Clay David Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore

John W. Moore Lucille S. Moore

Marlene Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore

Wallace D. Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore

W. A. Morris Anonymous

Hermann Moyse Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Mark Mulkey Phil Kerr

Edward C. Mulligan Dan Mulligan

Mary Sue Mullins Janet and Jerry Baldwin

Carolyn Murrell Robert M. Stuart, Sr.

Russell D. Nash Joycelyn Nash

Charles R. Nastasia Anonymous

Gladys Navarre Don and Barbara Hebert

Maureen Nielsen Marion Mascarella

Trista Sherrouse Neilson ALERT Cadet 1st Alpha TennesseeJoanna BettingerBoy Scout Troop 225Stella FarisGreg and Gregory HauensteinIngalls Shipbuilding/Advanced Concepts GroupLouis and Kathleen Mier

Wanda L. Newman Edwin Newman

Ellamae and Hybart Nickens Judy Nickens

Mary Nicolay Terry and Mary Vought

Martha Nicosia Darryl Vaccaro

Donald Noel Kenneth and Jeannette Maher

Dr. Dan Nowlin Judy Nickens

Lucy Hanson Nunnally Hank and Laura Saurage

Wallace Odom Anais Odom

Lauren Savoy Olinde Donna Bryant

Thomas Charles Olivier, Jr. Marcia DavidKris and Jane KirkpatrickSun Manufacturing

Pauline Olson Theresa Saia

Jacob Kenneth Orr, Jr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kenneth Orr, Sr.

Jacob “Ken” Orr, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.John and Charlotte Schittone

Rodney J. Ortego Jane and John Staples

Rita G. Ory Carol KliebertMr. and Mrs. Raymond Ledet

Pat Ourso Kenneth and Jeannette Maher

Dee Overdyke Becky and Alston Johnson

Vincent A. Palermo Guy V. Palermo

Dr. William G. Palfrey Rosemary Palfrey

Rosemary Carrere Palfrey Sarah and C. D. RomeroTodd and Kelli Stevens

Mildred Parks Carla and Dan Jumonville

Richard H. Parrish, Jr. Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Family and Friends

Relia Passman Ludovic and Elouise Aucoin

Joan Patin Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Devillier

Thomas E. Patrick Golda Patrick

Jerry T. Patt Fay Patt

Paul L. Patty Jonniece and Bobby Coon

Ranny G. Pearce Judy Pearce

John W. Perry, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.Gael and Bill BaggettMr. and Mrs. William BalhoffRichard and Gail BourgeoisBriney Foret Corry, LLPDue’, Price, Guidry, Piedrahita & AndrewsFrilot FirmErnest P. Gieger, Jr.Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse, LLCGuglielmo, Marks, Schutte, Terhoeve & LoveJoubert Law Firm, John T. JoubertFrancis C. Jumonville, Jr.Liz, Don and Becky KendrickJohn and Diane LegleuLorene McKowenSusan ParkerMissy and Rock RockenbaughMr. and Mrs. Charles A. Schutte, Jr. and FamilyJames SpruellWalters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLCSteve and Connie Wieschhaus

Liz Peters Bill and Cherie Peters

Phillip L. Pettus Doris Pettus

Gloria Peyronin Josephine Nixon

Emily Phillips Jennifer Oliver

Gail Poche U.S. Bankruptcy Court

Enos J. Porche, Sr. Dorothy Porche

Leroy Portal Diana Smiley

Louis Buddy Pourcy Herman and Merlie Hunt

Doris “Sue” Preis Julie and Leonard Nachman



Donald Ray Preuett Donna Holmes

David C. Price Todd and Kelli Stevens

Raymond A. Prince Raymond P. Prince

Raymond and Mollie Prince Raymond Prince

Fulbert Ragas Sharon Ragas

Dr. Thomas R. Ramsay Jane Hodges

Charles E. Ransome Myles and Dana Kirkland

Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Rathbone, Jr. Sheldon and Judi Johnson

Marjorie Reed Leslie and Chris LandryGerald E. Reed, Jr.Curtis and Lauren Spencer

Kenneth C. Reibert Vernon and Mona FabrePam, Jason, and Natalie Reibert

Joseph C. Richardson Anonymous

Yvonne Richardson Kelly Stephenson

Kelli Leigh Richmond Pierre and Beth Rabalais

Dorothy Ringswald Nancy Ringswald

Eugene W. and Dorothy C. Ringswald

Nancy RingswaldPhyllis Moberley Rispone

The Balart FamilyKaren Robert

Tim FolksH. David “Doc” Roberts

Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Johnny Robertson Glandel Robertson

Peggy E. Robins Allen Robbins

Edward Rolling, Jr. JAA Foundation

Edward Rolling III JAA Foundation

Rose Mae Rome Rose Brady

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rougon Milton Rougon

Antoinette “Toni” Roussel Meredith BlackwellFaye Brown and Dana BrownCamden Wealth Advisors, Al TrullenqueRichard Daspit, Sr. and Cindy CorkernElaine and Randy EllisCynthia GayleRonnie and Virginia GoughDavid S. Hanson, MD and Jolene K. Johnson, MDCharles and Elise KaufmanRosanna Marino and Dwain SutherlandRhonda MealorOncology SolutionsMrs. Llewellyn A. Proctor, Sr.Michael Smith and Chris PeelerAlana VaughnSteven Winkler

Charles W. Row Sarah and C. D. Romero

E. A. Rozas Anonymous

Charlene “Momma C” Rupp Carl Livermore

Henry D. Salassi David R. Cassidy

Joe Salpietra Irma Marino

Richard J. Sanders III Dorothy Sanders

Evelyn Fay Scardina Harold and Carolyn Rogers

John P. Schittone, Sr. Frank and Sandra Culotta

Annabelle SchultzBarbara Stars

Jerome K. Sibley Eunice, Keith, Mike, Liz and Greg

Roger Wayne Sigler Molly S. Morgan

John Sims Jo Ann Sims

Chiquita Smith Irma Tobias

Joseph E. Smith William and Martha Gorham

Millard E. Smith Alice Normand

Gertrude Sonnier Herman and Merlie Hunt

Homer Spaht Sue Spaht

John Spizale Hillar Moore, Jr.

Lois L. Stevens Jerry and Donna JollySeth Kaplan, BRPT-LakeAlana Vaughn

Marion Brian “Pudden” Stevens Craig and Bridget Soileau

Mellonese M. Stewman Mr. C. L. Hausey

Elizabeth “Betty” Stokeld AnonymousGene and Sylvia BarhamFrank and Suzzanne BrightDr. and Mrs. James E. CarterWinston and Barbara DecuirMr. and Mrs. Bobby DownsMr. and Mrs. William FortSue GambrellGary and Marlene GintnerRonnie and Claudia HebertMaxine HelouinShirley Carter Henderson, Jerry Carter Pope and Mary Carter KeetonBilly and Emily HoneycuttCharles H. HughesJane Reaves MyersPelican Woodcarvers GuildGlynis PetersonEdwin and Dawn PinkstonMaxine ReddochRichard and Beverly SetliffNorman and Linda WarrenJohn and Gretchen WilliamsCarol and Robert Young

Susan Faust Straley Dr. Richard Magill

Charles D. Sylvest, Sr. Drs. Chris and Gay Winters

Doris Sylvest Drs. Chris and Gay Winters

Brian Taylor Brandie Dimattia

Charles Taylor, Jr. Anonymous

Cecil R. Thompson Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

George Thompson Mary Robertson


Marilyn Thornton St. Frances Arts and Antiques

Ramona Tipton Dianne BlanchardPat Gee

Marion M. Todd Hillar Moore, Jr.

Anthony Trepagnier, Sr. Kenneth and Jeannette Maher

Agnes D. Tureau Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Richard A. “Dickie” Turnipseed Charles and Patricia Smith

Earl M. Vicknair Lena Mae Lombardo

Virgil Villar Amanda Nowell

Bruce Vitali Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Patrick Joseph Walker Elizabeth, Paul and MargaretOhnte and William HuffmasterLou MageeFay NicholsHorace and Katherine Wilkinson

Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Walters James E. Walters, Jr.

Billy G. Ward Henrietta and Chester Brunet

Jeffery Scott Warner Anonymous

Janet Webb Hillar Moore, Jr.Hildrith and Sara Wegener

T. W. Wells Sylvia Arton

Mark Weston Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer Currier

Emma Harris White Toni Douglas

Rev. John Newman Williams Robert and Jane Blackledge

Thomas Williams, Jr. Shayla Boyd

Margaret E. Wilson Richard and Lori Wilson

Marian B. Winters Drs. Chris and Gay Winters

Lutha Mae Wise Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Edward A. Worley Hillar Moore, Jr.

William Wright Myles and Dana Kirkland

Deceased Members of the Yambilee Campers

Yambilee Campers of OpelousasMary Ann Zack

Ronald and Victoria ZackDonna Burris Zanca

Mr. and Mrs. Larry EmboulasHuey and Lisa Emboulas Farrell


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