2024 Bone Bash Baton Rouge by arthritisla

FOU N D A T I O N 5TH

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024

YOUR SUPPORT ADDS UP!

All proceeds support the Arthritis Foundation’s mission of conquering arthritis and helping more than 60 million Americans say “YES!” to a better life.

Gliding Sponsor

2024

A Note from our Board Chair

Chad Hille MD

Welcome to 2024 Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash Gala! This evening we join together to support the mission of the Arthritis Foundation: to fight arthritis. We hope you enjoy this wonderful event that features excellent food, beverages, and entertainment, as well as the opportunity to go home with some outstanding auction packages!

As the Chair of the Louisiana Leadership Board, I am joined by an incredible group of individuals who organize this event. Every member of the Bone Bash Committee is volunteering because he or she believes in the mission of the Arthritis Foundation. Join me in saying thank you to the entire committee who spent countless hours preparing for this evening!

As a rheumatologist, I see the impact that arthritis has on my patients’ ability to live their lives to their full potential. I am very grateful for all the resources that the Arthritis Foundation has to support those with arthritis. I routinely refer my patients to the Arthritis Foundation for a variety of services.

We are grateful to the many major sponsors, auction contributors and all of you who have done so much to help us achieve our fundraising goals that will help find a cure.

Your participation in this year ’ s Bone Bash will impact the lives of so many with arthritis!

Chad Hille MD

BONE BASH 2024

THANK YOU!

Bone Bash Volunteers

Committee

Lisa Babin, PhD

Landon Crowder PT, DT, OCS

Renee’ Crowder

Josh Clayton

Kara Dingess, PhD

Joni Fontenot, RN

Chad Hille, MD

Joann Hudson

Maddie Padilla

Rachael Sudul

BONE BASH

Master of Ceremonies

Falon Brown WBRZ

Falon Brown, an esteemed news reporter and anchor for WBRZ, connects with audiences across South Louisiana through her dynamic storytelling and vibrant personality. Known for her passion for journalism and community engagement, Falon brings a mix of professionalism and warmth to every story she covers. She has a personal connection to the Arthritis Foundation’s mission, as several of her family members live with arthritis, making her advocacy for awareness and research especially meaningful. This year, she proudly joins the 2024 Arthritis Foundation Bone Bash Gala to support the fight against arthritis and encourage advancements in treatment and care.

BONE BASH 2024

SAY YES TO VOLUNTEERING

Leadership Board & Committee Volunteers Needed!

Accepting Nominations for:

Louisiana Leadership Board

Bone Bash (October 2025)

Chair & Committee Members

Walk to Cure Arthritis (May 2025)

Chair & Committee Members

Jingle Bell Run (December 2024)

Chair & Committee Members

Nominations for future Award Recipients Needed!

Accepting Nominations for:

Medical Honoree (Orthopaedics)

Medical Honoree (Rheumatology)

Champion of Yes! Award

With a planned gift, you can make a difference in the fight against arthritis without spending a single penny today. A gift in your will, living trust or other estate plans will make an extraordinary impact as you create your legacy. Contact us toll free at 866-528-8687 or email legacy@arthritis.org to learn more. YES to science and research YES to advocacy and access YES to connections and empowerment

to empower you to be a of Yes for your family and people battling arthritis, today and for years to come. �

SCH E D ULE

6:30 PM

Cocktail Reception

Silent Auction Open

7:15 PM

Buffet Meal Starts

8:00 PM

Program Begins Introduction of Honorees Champion of Yes! Award

Lifetime Achievement Award Fund the Mission

9:00 PM

Dance Party with DJ Atomic & DJ Bullet

Costume Contest

10:00 PM

Event Concludes

ACT I V I TIES

W I N E P U L L

F o r j u s t $ 2 0 , s n a g a r a n d o m n u m b e r a n d s c o r e a b o t t l e o f

w i n e v a r y i n g i n v a l u e . A l l w h o p l a y l e a v e w i t h a b o t t l e !

H E A D S & T A I L S

C h o o s e “ h e a d s ” o r “ t a i l s ” b y p l a c i n g y o u r h a n d s o n

y o u r h e a d o r y o u r t a i l ! T h e e m c e e f l i p s a c o i n , a n d i f

y o u r p i c k m a t c h e s , y o u s t a y i n t h e g a m e — l o s e r s s i t

d o w n . T h e l a s t o n e s t a n d i n g g e t s a f a b u l o u s p r i z e !

C O S T U M E C O N T E S T

G e t r e a d y t o s t r u t y o u r s t u f f ! A w a r d s w i l l b e h a n d e d o u t f o r

B e s t M e n ’ s , B e s t W o m e n ’ s , B e s t C o u p l e , a n d B e s t G r o u p .

B r i n g y o u r A - g a m e a n d l e t t h e c o s t u m e c r e a t i v i t y f l o w !

As the iconic California Coast Classic Bike Tour celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, the Arthritis Foundation has launched a second cycling destination event in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Carolinas. 2 0 2 5 E P I C A D V E N T U R E S A W A I T !

Past Bone Bash Honorees

2023

Award Honorees 2024

Madelaine Feldman, MD

Fernando Sanchez, MD

Kara Dingess, PhD

2022

Abraham Gedalia, MD

Felix Savoie, MD

Joann Hudson

2019 & 2018 CHAIRS

Cheryl Moody

Dr. Marcus Wallace

Bid Now!

BONE BASH

Silent Auction 2024

We sincerely thank these generous donors for their contributions. Bid high and bid often to score some great items!

Atelier Vie Tasting Room

Aunt Sally's Pralines

Babin Dental

Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre

Baton Rouge Symphony

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

Benny's Car Wash

California Pizza Kitchen

Chef's Kitchen Mid City Baton Rouge

Common House

Dermatology Clinic

French Market Bistro

French Truck Coffee

Friends of City Park

Gabriella Rothschild's JAMNOLA

Kendra Scott

La Contea Ristorante

Landry Vineyards

L'auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

Louisiana Fish Fry

Mai Beauty Bar

Melanie McDonald Art

Nail Lounge

New Orleans Museum of Art

On the Boulevard Salon

Place du Pass Christain, MS

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel

Tabasco

Theatre Baton Rouge

University Club of Baton Rouge

Urban South Brewery

USS KIDD VETERANS MUSEUM

Valencia Hotel Collection

Vanessa Jakobs Art

CONGRATULATIONS

2024 Medical Honoree

Saravanan Thiagarajan, MBBS, MD, FACR

Dr. Saravanan Thiagarajan is an esteemed rheumatologist and Section Head of Rheumatology at Ochsner Baton Rouge. He holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland where he contributes to the education and training of future medical professionals.

Known to his patients and colleagues as Dr. T, his impressive academic journey began with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Vinayaka Mission’s Medical College in India He then completed his residency in Internal Medicine at John H. Stroger Jr Hospital of Cook County, followed by a fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Cincinnati.

In his role as Section Head of Research, Dr. Thiagarajan has been pivotal in advancing the field of rheumatology through clinical trials As Principal Investigator on numerous clinical trials, he has contributed significantly to expanding treatment options for patients and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Thiagarajan’s commitment to education is exemplified by his role as Associate Program Director for the Rheumatology Fellowship Program at Ochsner He is deeply invested in mentoring fellows, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their careers.

Dr Thiagarajan believes that innovation is key to advancing medical science. He is passionate about integrating the latest research findings into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.

James Lipstate, MD

Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic

James Lipstate completed his medical education at Tulane Medical School, graduating in 1980. He then pursued an internal medicine and rheumatology fellowship at UAB. By 1986, he returned to Lafayette to practice rheumatology. In 1990, he and his wife Linda, who is an endocrinologist, founded the Lafayette Arthritis and Endocrine Clinic, which still operates today with over 40 staff members. Throughout his medical career, he has positively impacted thousands of patients across the state. He also dedicated his time to various organizations, including the Lafayette Parish Medical Society, Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana, and the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology. After serving the Lafayette community for 38 years, he plans to retire this December.

2024 Denise Kennedy Guarino The 2024 Stephen Lindsey, MD Champion of YES! Award

In 2022, the Arthritis Foundation of Louisiana presented the inaugural Champion of YES Award to Stephen Lindsey, MD in recognition of his tireless commitment to improving the lives of those impacted by arthritis. Future recipients of this prestigious award are chosen by their peers based on their service, attitude, commitment, and loyalty to go above and beyond to serve people with arthritis. This honor of distinction is presented by the Arthritis Foundation of Louisiana to an individual, institution, company, or organization for steadfast commitment to improving lives for those affected by arthritis.

Dr. Lindsey and his bee-utiful wife at the 2023 Bone Bash

BONE BASH 2024

Coach Jay Clark, LSU Gymnastics

Jay Clark, LSU Gymnastics Head Coach, is entering his fifth season with the Lady Tigers and 14th season overall at LSU in 2025.

In only his 4th season as head coach, Clark and the LSU Tigers made history as the first team to bring a championship home to Baton Rouge in 2024.

A native of Roswell, Georgia, Clark was tabbed as the third head coach in program history in August 2021 following the retirement of former coach D-D Breaux.

Earlier this year, Clark was named the SEC Co-Head Coach of the Year after winning the program’s fifth SEC Championship and the Region One Head Coach of the Year after winning the Fayetteville Regional and bringing home the program’s 14th NCAA regional title.

He was recently named the Top Collegiate Coach in Louisiana by Allstate Sugar Bowl, in addition to multiple Central Region coaching honors, including National Assistant Coach of the Year in 2006, 2014, 2016 and 2017.

Jay Clark is also a member of the USA Gymnastics Region Eight Hall of Fame. A 33-year veteran of the sport, he continues to lead the LSU Gymnastics program to new heights.

Clark has two children – a son, Cole, and a daughter, Kinsey.