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perspectiveperspectiveMARY BIRD PERKINS
New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore
Stronger Together
Medical Physics Residency ProgramFirst in Louisiana
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MARYBIRD.ORG
2012
PHOTO: Staff members from the
new Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
at St. Tammany Parish Hospital
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
communications@marybird.com
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New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore
Stronger Together
Medical Physics Residency Program First in Louisiana
In This Issue
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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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Sincerely,
My PerspectiveMessage from Todd D. Stevens, President and CEO
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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 3
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
New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore
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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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 5
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 5
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.
Stronger Together
“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.
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 7
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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 7
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)
pg 8 • MARY BIRD PERKINS perspect ive
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 9
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 9
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
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 11
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!
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 11
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
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 13
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 13
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.
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 15
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
Wink Eyelash Extensions
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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 15
Northshore Gala Benefits Patients
For information about the 2013 Benefits of Home Gala, contact Leslie Landry at (985) 276-6845 or llandry@marybird.com.
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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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 17
Tim and Karen LindseyPro Serv EstimatingUnited HealthCare
H&R Block MandevillePrescription BenefitsRPS First Premium
Pelican Energy ConsultantsPeoples HealthPrincipal FinancialResource BankStewart Interior ContractorsTaggart MortonTalley, Anthony, Hughes, & KnightUnumValero St. Charles RefineryM.J. and Jackie WolfeZaunbrecher Treadaway
Champagne Beverage CompanyCupcake ConceptGallagher’s GrillThe LakehouseLola RestaurantPJ’s Coffee
Thank YouBenefits of Home Gala Sponsors
UNDERWRITERS
PLATINUM SPONSORS
American Trucking GroupBlue RunnerJames Elzey Mike and Linda Ford
GOLD SPONSORS
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LouisianaCetco OilfieldCignaH2O Salon and Spa
SILVER SPONSORS
Assurant Employee BenefitsCJ Ladner State FarmCoventryGeophysical PursuitGifted NursesGilsbarInside Northside/Murphy AppraisalsJones Fussell Law FirmKehoe – FranceWilliam and Karen McNabbMutual of OmahaNorthwestern Mutual
FOOD & BEVERAGE IN-KIND SUPPORT
Kentzels PrintingKleinpeter PhotographyMandeville Party CompanyNorthshore To DoSee-Hear ProductionsThe Tent ManVillerie’s Florist
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 17
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,
reheat at 350°F until hot, about 15 minutes.
Healthy Eating CornerThe following recipe is recommended by staff dietician, Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, CSO who is Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition
NUTRITION VALUES:
• 12 servings, about 1/2 cup each
• 96 calories per serving:
• 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
• Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat
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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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 19
FAKIÉR OPEN
4.2.13 RUBICON TOURNAMENT
4.8.13MERRILL LYNCH OPEN
4.29.13ST. TAMMANY CANCER FUND
5.3.13JEFF BOSS
5.2013 CARTER PLANTATION
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Adams Pro golfer helps youngster improve his putting skills at the 2012 Junior Clinic.
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RS mission. Fakiér believes in the mission and together we plan to make a
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 rhaddad@marybird.com.
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 21
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:
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 21
Thank You Golf Supporters and Sponsors!
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 23
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.
Please see page inside back
cover for more details. To get involved, visit marybird.org/TASTE.
eventunderwriter
presenting sponsor
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 23
Thank You to our event supporters!
birdie sponsors
in-kind support
entertainment sponsors
par sponsors
Kleinpeter Photography
Flowers and Plants donated by Billy Heroman’s in memory of Cyril Ann McBride
event underwriter presenting sponsor
advertising sponsor eagle sponsor
raffle sponsor
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You have the power to make a difference.
CANCERCAMPAIGN
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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
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 27
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.
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 29
SPOTLIGHT:
Support Cause Marketing:Host an Event:Volunteer Your Time at Our Centers:
Serve on a Fundraising Committee:
Join our Young Professionals Group:
Let us find the best fit for you.
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For more information on how to get involved, visit us at marybird.org/getinvolved or contact the Office of Development at (225) 215-1224.
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 29
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 moquin@marybird.com.
Companies Fighting Cancer
For more information about the new Elekta Infinity at the Hammond Center, please contact us at (985) 542-5000.
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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.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
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.
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center
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.
VISIT LOUISIANA’S NEW ONLINE RESOURCE FOR YOUNG BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS!
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.
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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 clinicalresearch@marybird.com.
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 33
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
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 35
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.
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 35
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.”
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Contact the Office of
Development at (225) 215-1224
or foundation@marybird.com.
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
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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 foundation@marybird.com.
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 37
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.
pg 38 • MARY BIRD PERKINS perspect ive
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 39
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
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Dennis Byron Douglas Anonymous
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Gretchen DuffinDianne Griffin
Beverly Fields Sheldon and Judi Johnson
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Fifth Floor Ocology Nurses and Staff
Judy CancienneCharles Fryling
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Tri-Star RehabBrent and Ainsley Garrett
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Jo Ann Gerald Anonymous
Winifred L. Gill Jane Gill
Martha Girod Shirley Chustz
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marybird.org • 2012 • pg 39
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 moquin@marybird.com.
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
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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
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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
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Erin Mosely R. Katherine “Kay” Long
Sarah Munson Nita Harris
Dr. Susan Nodurft Sheldon and Judi Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. John Noland Nita Harris
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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
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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
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Kenneth Theriot Anonymous
Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson, Jr. Nita Harris
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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
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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
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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
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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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 43
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
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Julian Eschete Jeanne Gernon
Lional Wayne Ezell Joan Sykes, Carla Demoulin and Cheryl Lambert
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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
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Glen T. Gentry, Sr. Bruce and Jeri Liles
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Georgia Giles Jim Landry and Marleen Cockfield
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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.
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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
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Odom Bernhardt Heebe Margaret West
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Linda Kelley Anonymous
Betty F. Kelly Catholic High of Pointe Coupee
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 45
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
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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
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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
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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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 47
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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
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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
marybird.org • 2012 • pg 49
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.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Walters James E. Walters, Jr.
Billy G. Ward Henrietta and Chester Brunet
Jeffery Scott Warner Anonymous
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Mark Weston Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer Currier
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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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