ACADIANA LIFE
LAFAYETTE GENERAL FOUNDATION HOSTS ART AUCTION
PHYSICIANS, EMPLOYEES AND OTHER FRIENDS OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM PRODUCED AND
T
he Lafayette General
The money raised will help underwrite
Foundation (LGF) recently held
Foundation activities such as the
its third annual “In Skilled
funding of equipment in Lafayette
Hands” art exhibition and auction. This
General Medical Center’s neonatal ICU,
year’s event, which was held at the
telemedicine in public schools, cancer
Acadiana Center for the Arts, featured
screening for women, scholarships and
works of art from physicians and
much more.
employees of Lafayette General Health.
DONATED MORE THAN 50 ITEMS
In conjunction with the art exhibit and auction, LGF honored five local
FOR THIS AUCTION WHICH HELPED TO RAISE OVER $24,000.
physicians in celebration of National Doctor’s Day: Juan Perez-Ruiz M.D., Donald West M.D., Jeffrey Joseph M.D., Phillip Gachassin, M.D. and Bradley Chastant, M.D.
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“Once again am in awe of the incredible talent throughout Lafayette General Health,” says Cian Robinson, Executive Director of the Foundation. “The continued growth and success of this event is a testament to the trust that has been built between the community and LGH. I want to thank all
Funds generated from the auction go
who were involved, your support helps
to LGF, Lafayette General Health’s
us continue to improve healthcare for
fundraising and philanthropic branch.
the entire region.”