2012 Mary Bird Perkins Perspective

perspective MARY BIRD PERKINS

2012 MARYBIRD.ORG

New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore pg 4

Stronger Together pg 6

Medical Physics Residency Program

First in Louisiana pg 35 PHOTO: Staff members from the new Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital

What Our Patients 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.

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The compassionate care that I received will never be forgotten.

COVINGTON Thank you for caring. You made a very difficult situation as comfortable as possible.

GONZALES Your staff at Mary Bird Perkins is as courteous, helpful and pleasant as I have ever experienced.

HAMMOND I was very pleased with the attention and compassion that was shown to me during my time at Mary Bird Perkins. Thank you!

HOUMA 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

4 New Comprehensive

Cancer Center on the Northshore

TABLE OF CONTENTS

On the Cover

6 Stronger Together 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 Billings Miranda (Director of Radiation Services, MBPCC at STPH) and Candice Downer La Crosse Sioux Falls (Reception, MBPCC at STPH)Grand Rapids

35 Medical Physics

Residency Program First in Louisiana

Hartford

Danville

Des Moines

Allentown

Philadelphia

olorado Springs

Newark

Nebraska

In This Issue

Louisville

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

Spartanburg Atlanta

7 Home is Where the Care Is

Savannah Honolulu

Baton Rouge

8 Cancer Patients Guided During Journey

10 More Than 600 Screened in One Day 16 Northshore Gala Benefits Patients 18 Healthy Eating Corner 31 Survivors Day 2012 32 Esteemed Donors Recognized 36 Foundation: Every Dollar Counts

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WHO IS YOUR HERO?

MARYBIRD.ORG/HERO

My Perspective Message from Todd D. Stevens, President and CEO 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

Our Promise

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

MISSION

To improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer through expert treatment, compassionate care, early detection, research and education. CORE VALUES COMPASSION

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.

RESPECT INTEGRITY I N N O VAT I O N C O L L A B O R AT I O N

Thanks to you, Mary Bird Perkins has a bright future with more excitement ahead and we can’t wait to share it with you! Sincerely,

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COVER STORY

New Comprehensive Cancer Center on the Northshore 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

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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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

COVER STORY 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 located on St. Tammany Parish Hospital’s campus and connected via a sky bridge

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.

For more information about Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at STPH, please visit marybird.org/STPH.

“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.

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Stronger Together Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center is the new brand for cancer care. 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 phasedin 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. pg 6 • MARY BIRD PERKINS pe r s pe c t iv e

“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.

Billings

Sioux Falls

La Crosse Grand Rapids

Hartford Danville

Des Moines

Allentown

Philadelphia Colorado Springs

Newark

Nebraska

Louisville

Orange

Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

Spartanburg Atlanta

Savannah Honolulu

Baton Rouge

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

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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.

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.

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.

So, where does someone start when they are diagnosed with cancer, and who can they turn to for help with Warren is now cancer-free and feels deep gratitude for psychosocial issues, cancer resources, financial her health and is planning a bright future with her son. challenges and other concerns? Patients at Mary “Being diagnosed with tongue cancer at 31 was an Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center unbelievable ordeal, but the Cancer Center team saved have the benefit of their own personal guide, a my life. Kristina was a big part of that and I’ll always patient navigator, as they travel down this new road. be grateful.” Warren, who previously had been sick barely a day All Cancer Center patients are offered assistance in her life, said that her assigned navigator, Kristina through the Patient Navigation Department. For more Little, MSW, LMSW, made all the difference in her information, please call (225) 765-8259. cancer journey. Little, as a licensed social worker and patient navigator, works exclusively with head PHOTO ABOVE: and neck cancer patients since they require very Patient Navigators (L to R): Melissa Smithee, MSW, specific information and assistance due to the LMSW; Suzanne Hotard, BSN, RN, OCN; Mary Kathryn complexity of the disease. 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 pe r s pe c t iv e

Making the Most of the Season Tips for Navigating the Holidays as a Cancer Patient, Survivor or Caregiver 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.

Remember that there is no right or wrong way to celebrate this time of year... 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.

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.

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More Than 600 Screened in One Day 5th Annual Fest for Life Breaks Record 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

PHOTO ABOVE: Fest for Life participant getting her glucose checked

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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.

Dr. Brenda Adjei, Program Director from the National

Dr. Adjei said that inadequate access to healthcare and

Cancer Institute’s Center to Reduce Cancer Health

poverty are factors that contribute to much of Louisiana’s

Disparities, works with NCCCP sites and provides

troubling cancer mortality rates. She added that Fest for

technical assistance and guides disparities program

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

planning. She had the opportunity to experience Fest

community and addressed not only cancer awareness

for Life in person.

and education needs, but also provided opportunities

“The Cancer Center provided an exemplary model of how to effectively use the NCCCP template

to participate in free cancer screenings and learn about clinical research in a culturally appropriate manner.

for community outreach. They really engaged the

Through the help of sponsors, Honorary Chair East

community and what stood out most was the diversity

Baton Rouge Mayor-President Kip Holden, volunteers

of the participants and community partners; the

and dedicated staff members, Fest for Life 2012 was

Cancer Center actively engaged its communities

a great success for the underserved in the Baton

to address cancer disparities together.”

Rouge community.

2011 – 2012 CANCER SCREENINGS TO DATE: BREAST

3,870

PROSTATE

1,108

June 2011 – August 2012 COLORECTAL

1,099

SKIN

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 7,778 1,498

TOTAL SCREENING EVENTS: 248 PATIENTS NAVIGATED: 1,231

ORAL

203

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 DONORS! For more information or to get involved in the 2013 Fest for Life, call (225) 215-1234.

CANCERS DIAGNOSED: 37

100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge Allied Waste of Baton Rouge Amerigroup Associated Food Stores Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Capitol City Produce Cox Communications Flowers Baking Co. Karnival Krewe de Louisiane KQKL/Q106dot5 Hall Davis and Sons Nubian Kruzers Shedrick Fields & Friends USAgencies Insurance Whole Foods Market Woman’s Graphic Services marybird.org • 2012 • pg 11

Simple Swab Saves Lives Bone Marrow Registration Now Offered 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.

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Local Funders Critical to Cancer Care 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 lowcost 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.

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.

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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.

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

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THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 PARTICIPANTS MARY BIRD PERKINS CANCER CENTER: Angie’s Bar Dutchtown High School East Ascension High School Mater Dolorosa Oak Grove Primary Ourso Funeral Home St. Amant High School Weiler Plastic Surgery

MARY BIRD PERKINS AT TGMC: 531 Liberty Street Café Apricot Lane Bellissima Salon and Spa Brooke’s Sno-World Café Zane Chick-Fil-A of Houma Chili’s of Houma Coley’s Cafe Courtyard by Marriott East Houma Elementary Ellender Memorial High School Evolution Training Express Glass Fairfield Inn Fleur De Lis Treasures Girl Friday Greater Israel Baptist Church Haydel Dermatology Indigo Boutique Jones and Collins Family Reunion Legends Maria Immacolata Catholic School Morning Star Baptist Church Mulberry Elementary Plantation Inn Point of Vue Raising Canes Saints on the Bayou Something Blue Bridal Sorelle’s South Terrebonne High School Southdown Elementary School Sunburst Media TARC Terrebonne High School TGMC Vandebilt Catholic High School

MARY BIRD PERKINS – OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CANCER CENTER: A Girl and a Gun Club American Gateway Bank Angels Empowerment Organization Annie Claire Designs Antioch and Morning Star FGBC Bistro Byronz The Brighton School C.H. Fenstermaker & Associates Campus Federal Credit Union Capital City United Soccer Club Capitol Elementary School Central High School Christian Life Academy - Boys Basketball Claiborne Elementary School Crowne Plaza The Dunham School Forte and Tablada Frock Candy Gallery Salon Day Spa Glen Oaks Park Elementary Greenbrier Elementary Health Care Options Holmes Building Materials Hosanna Christian Academy KS Designs Louisiana Department of Insurance Melrose Elementary School Papa Murphy’s Pizza Phelps Dunbar, LLP Pluckers Polk Elementary School Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Redemptorist High School Remington College Roland Doucet and Bikers for TaTa’s Southern University Nurses Association St. Joseph’s Academy - Girls Basketball Team St. Joseph’s Academy - Volleyball Team St. Michael the Archangel High School State Farm Insurance Super Chevy Dealers The Highland Club Apartments University Laboratory High School Winbourne Elementary School Wink Eyelash Extensions

MARY BIRD PERKINS AT ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL: Archbishop Hannan High School Bogalusa Middle School Bra Genie Buffalo Wild Wings Christ Episcopal School Covington High School Cupcake Concept Dakota Restaurant Del Porto Dr. Allen Parr Dr. Gary Agena Element Salon Franklinton High School Franklinton Junior High School Franklinton Primary School Kehoe -France Northshore Looking Glass Salon Mandeville High School Mandeville High School Band Mandeville High School Volleyball Team Mary Queen of Peace MBPCC @ STPH Northlake Christian School Northshore Neuro Services, Brian Works Academy Pinkberry PJ’s Coffee Posh Boutique Raising Canes Resource Bank Saint Scholastica Academy Spencer’s Feed and Seed St. Peter’s Catholic School Star Fitness Star Physical Therapy The Chimes The Oasis Day Spa The Villa & Basics Underneath Thomas Elementary School Walter Reed District Attorney’s Office

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Northshore Gala Benefits Patients 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.

“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.” 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

– KENDRA FRANCE “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.”

(Bottom): 2012 Greater Northshore President’s Council

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.”

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Thank You Benefits of Home Gala Sponsors UNDERWRITERS

PLATINUM SPONSORS American Trucking Group Blue Runner James Elzey Mike and Linda Ford

Tim and Karen Lindsey Pro Serv Estimating United HealthCare

GOLD SPONSORS Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Cetco Oilfield Cigna H2O Salon and Spa

H&R Block Mandeville Prescription Benefits RPS First Premium

SILVER SPONSORS Assurant Employee Benefits CJ Ladner State Farm Coventry Geophysical Pursuit Gifted Nurses Gilsbar Inside Northside/Murphy Appraisals Jones Fussell Law Firm Kehoe – France William and Karen McNabb Mutual of Omaha Northwestern Mutual

FOOD & BEVERAGE Champagne Beverage Company Cupcake Concept Gallagher’s Grill The Lakehouse Lola Restaurant PJ’s Coffee

Pelican Energy Consultants Peoples Health Principal Financial Resource Bank Stewart Interior Contractors Taggart Morton Talley, Anthony, Hughes, & Knight Unum Valero St. Charles Refinery M.J. and Jackie Wolfe Zaunbrecher Treadaway

IN-KIND SUPPORT Kentzels Printing Kleinpeter Photography Mandeville Party Company Northshore To Do See-Hear Productions The Tent Man Villerie’s Florist marybird.org • 2012 • pg 17

NUTRITION

Healthy Eating Corner Recipe by staff dietician, Vadel Shivers, MS, RD, CSO who is Board Certified in Oncology Nutrition

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.

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 LOVERS

Golf Supporters Across the Region 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

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

Bush, vice president and chief development officer,

Darian Chustz of Coca-Cola was the driving force in

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

growing the junior clinic Coca-Cola sponsors each year.

BATON ROUGE TOURNAMENT

Darian, who passed away earlier this year, supported Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center over the years, not

The 2012 Mary Bird Perkins Merrill Lynch Open in

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

Baton Rouge marked its 22nd year of supporting Mary

personally as a volunteer and organizing golf chair

Bird Perkins’ mission to improve survivorship and

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

lessen the burden of cancer. Affiliated with the Adams

thankful for his many years of commitment. He will

Pro Golf Tour Series, this event remains the only

be forever missed.

professional golf tournament in the Baton Rouge area. “Community volunteers who wanted to make a

HOUMA TOURNAMENT The year 2011 marked the first year the Adams Golf

difference in the lives of local cancer patients started

Pro Tour Series partnered with Mary Bird Perkins

this tournament more than two decades ago,” said

Cancer Center at TGMC. This year, Fakiér Jewelers

Todd Stevens, CEO and president, Mary Bird Perkins

became the title sponsor, and the Mary Bird Perkins at

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

TGMC Fakiér Open was born.

came together to make this awesome event possible once again this year.”

“Having a partner like Fakiér is important for this type of event,” said Randy Haddad, director of development,

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

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center. “The tournament is about raising awareness and funds for the Center’s

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GOLF LOVERS

mission. Fakiér believes in the mission and together we plan to make a

2013 EVENTS

difference in the Bayou Region.” Both the Taste of the Tournament ParTee 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

FAKIÉR OPEN

4.2.13 RUBICON TOURNAMENT

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

4.8.13

COMMUNITY GOLF SUPPORT

MERRILL LYNCH OPEN

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

4.29.13

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center for many years. They are certainly making a difference and we are most appreciative of their ongoing support.

ST. TAMMANY CANCER FUND

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

5.3.13

annual invitational in 2002. The relationship between Rubicon and Mary

JEFF BOSS

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

5.2013 CARTER PLANTATION

9.2013

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.

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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Adams Pro golfer helps youngster improve his putting skills at the 2012 Junior Clinic.

Thank You to the following golf supporters and sponsors:

title sponsor

presenting sponsor

scoring sponsor

television community information sponsor

radio presenting sponsor

tee marker sponsor

junior clinic sponsor

prize package sponsor

sponsor

sponsor zone sponsor

sponsor zone 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

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

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:

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Thank You Golf Supporters and Sponsors!

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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.

event underwriter

presenting sponsor

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.

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.

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Thank You to our event supporters!

Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry is a proud supporter and sponsor of

event underwriter

presenting sponsor

advertising sponsor and

eagle sponsor

We are proud to birdie be a part insponsors the local fight against cancer.

FINE JEWELRY & DISTINCTIVE GIFTS

Mall of Louisiana • 225-766-6000 • Mon-Sat 10-8 / Sun 12-6 Corporate Blvd. at Bocage • 225-926-4644 • Mon-Sat 10-6 New Orleans • Shreveport • Lafayette • San Antonio • Jackson Shop online: www.LMFJ.com

raffle sponsor

Ninfa’s Mexican Restaurant

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Ruffino’s Restaurant

TJ Ribs

entertainment sponsors Dr. Chip Bankston

Dr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Bowlin

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Svendson

Dr. David Hanson & Dr. Jolene Johnson

The Q=Petersen Family

Visit Baton Rouge

par sponsors Kleinpeter Photography Flowers and Plants donated by Billy Heroman’s in memory of Cyril Ann McBride

in-kind support

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CANCER CAMPAIGN

You have the power to make a difference. M AR Y B I R D . O R G / FI G HT C A N C E R

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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

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.

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AWARENESS

MONTHS JAN FEB MAR

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.

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.

NAT’L CANCER PREVENTION

COLORECTAL

APR

TESTICULAR / HEAD & NECK

MAY

MELANOMA & SKIN / BRAIN

JUNE

NAT’L CANCER SURVIVOR

JULY

SEPT

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

CERVICAL

OCT

NOV

MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS

BLADDER LEUKEMIA / LYMPHOMA

PROSTATE / OVARIAN

BREAST PANCREATIC /

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

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Want to Make a

Difference?

volunteering. fundraising. giving. and more! We have many ways you can get involved with Mary Bird Perkins to help fight cancer.

WAYS TO GIVE

Signature Fundraising Events:

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.”

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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.

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.

Endowment and Planned Giving (Foundation): 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.

VOLUNTEER & FUNDRAISE

Volunteer Your Time at Our Centers: 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.

Host an Event:

Support Cause Marketing:

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!

Establish a partnership with Mary Bird Perkins to raise awareness and funds through your product, service or business.

SPOTLIGHT:

Serve on a Fundraising Committee: Play an active role in planning and executing fundraising events and campaigns like The Taste, Annual Golf Tournaments and Fight Cancer Campaign.

Join our Young Professionals Group:

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

Network and have fun with other young professionals while working together to support a great cause.

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

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.

For more information on how to get involved, visit us at marybird.org/getinvolved or contact the Office of Development at (225) 215-1224.

Let us find the best fit for you. marybird.org • 2012 • pg 29

Companies Fighting Cancer

Rubicon has been a long-time corporate

Hammond Patients Get World-Class Treatment Technology

supporter of Mary Bird Perkins. This past year, they expanded their giving

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center offers world-class treatment

with an employee campaign, offering

technology, including the Elekta Infinity linear accelerator

their employees the option to individually

that enables faster, more accurate treatments. This advanced

support Mary Bird Perkins Cancer

technology will be installed at the Hammond Center by the

Center’s mission on a personal and

end of 2012.

consistent basis through payroll deduction. To date, Rubicon employees have donated more than $10,000 to the fight against cancer. Thank you to Rubicon

This system is one of the leading technologies available with tools that allow personalized treatment and support the accuracy of its delivery.

and all its employees who participated!

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

Together, these gifts are truly making a

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

difference in the lives of those battling

Elekta Infinity, patients in the Tangipahoa area can receive the

cancer in the communities we serve.

highest quality treatments without traveling to other cities and away from family and friends. Having a support system close to

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.

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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.

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

Survivors Day 2012 A Day of Food and Fellowship

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,

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!

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Esteemed Donors Recognized Rathbone Society Dinner

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

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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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.

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. 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.

being studied are considered “therapeutic” vaccines, which are intended to treat existing cancer.

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.

“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.”

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.

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.

The treatments are called vaccines because they work through the body’s immune system. There are preventive vaccines against cancer, but those

For more information on the vaccine trials or any others, call (225) 215-1353 or email clinicalresearch@marybird.com.

Employees Set Giving Record 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.

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Medical Physics Student Spotlight “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 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.

Shima Ito, Medical Physicist

After earning her master’s, Ito was accepted to the Mary Bird Perkins Medical Physics Residency Program,

While girls her age were playing with dolls,

which is a unique, collaborative program with multiple

Shima Ito was exploring her mother’s laboratory

respected affiliate sites in Louisiana and Mississippi.

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

“We are fortunate to attract the brightest minds from

physicist was always at the forefront of her life.

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

My father, a research medical physicist, encouraged

clinical physics at Mary Bird Perkins and residency

my curiosity and pushed me to find ways to satisfy

program director.

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

“Following graduation, some residents decide to stay in Louisiana or Mississippi and some pursue opportunities elsewhere. Shima chose a position with the Mayo Clinic

physics student, one summer I worked with medical

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

physicists and radiation therapists. I decided to get

program,” Gibbons stated.

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.”

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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.

Medical Physics Residency Program First in Louisiana

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

“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.”

first center in Louisiana to establish

– JOHN GIBBONS, PH.D.

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

Using a collaborative approach,

program is creating more openings

Mary Bird Perkins formed a

for graduates of CAMPEP-accredited

medical physics consortium with

medical physics graduate programs,

multiple affiliate sites, including

like the Mary Bird Perkins-LSU

Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Medical Physics Graduate Program.

in Shreveport, the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, and e+ Louisiana

part of the cancer-fighting team

in Lafayette. This allowed for the

and by training residents, we

expansion of residency training

are contributing to delivery of

opportunities and resources. In

high-quality cancer care for

conjunction with its affiliates,

patients,” said Todd Stevens,

Mary Bird Perkins now has the

president and CEO, Mary Bird

largest radiation oncology physics

Perkins Cancer Center.

residency training program in the United States. By establishing the first accredited group model with respected affiliate Centers

“We wanted to provide a leadingedge 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.”

in Louisiana and Mississippi, the

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FOUNDATION

The Future of Cancer Care Starts Now With your help now, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation will make a difference in the future.

GAIL O’QUIN: Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation Board Chair

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.

Every Dollar Counts 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

With your support, we can make sure services

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

and new advances in cancer care are available

the line, her husband Bill received treatment for prostate

for you, your children and your grandchildren

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

through Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center

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

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.

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

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact the Office of Development at (225) 215-1224 or foundation@marybird.com.

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

1

FOUNDATION

5 Steps to Creating an Endowed Fund 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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

making plans for an endowed fund, it is a * Quick Tip: When good idea to consult your legal and tax advisors.

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A Friend to Many With 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

into a consultant role to the NFL

Denham Springs, Louisiana where

Management Council and worked on

he attended Denham Springs High

the collective bargaining agreement

School (DSHS). During a time

with the NFL Players Association

when sports occupied much of a

in the mid-1980s. He was then

young man’s spare time, Eddie was

hired as vice president of finance

a four-sport letterman in basketball,

and administration for the Miami

baseball, softball and football.

Dolphins in 1985, again rising to

After graduating from DSHS in

team president (1996-2005).

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

EDDIE JONES: Heart of a Hero Honoree

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

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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.

recognition gifts for the fight against cancer 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:

In Honor of...

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 Boudreaux Dianne Griffin Dr. John Bolton and Staff Vicki L. Walker Sam Breaux Tricia Breax Cancer Patients Dustin Denicola Anna Smith Cancer Survivors Vicki Walker Judy Cancienne Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brodbeck Jean and Dan Jens Sylvia Carrio Jan Carrio Deborah and Larry Nicholas Amy Thomassie Jimmy Chaisson Shirley Chaisson Madeleine Conger Bill and Gail O’Quin Bob and Phyllis Cornell Sara Abercrombie Scott Crawford Nita Harris Louis Curet Nita Harris Charles Stanley Currier Sherry Guillot Teresa Daigle-Guidry 25 Years of Service with MBP Kent and Teresa Guidry

Roussella Doise Ronald and Dolores Richard Dennis Byron Douglas Anonymous Edward Driesse Holly Bacon Renea Duffin Gretchen Duffin Dianne Griffin Beverly Fields Sheldon and Judi Johnson Dr. Robert Fields John and Katherine Yeargain Fifth Floor Ocology Nurses and Staff Judy Cancienne Charles Fryling Josephine Nixon J. M. Fussell Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Lambremont III Merle Gallo Tri-Star Rehab Brent and Ainsley Garrett Tom and Darlene Lundin, Tom Lundin, Marc and Honey Lundin, Maria Lundin, Chris Head, Buzz and Jennifer Vaccaro Jo Ann Gerald Anonymous Winifred L. Gill Jane Gill Martha Girod Shirley Chustz

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Peter Gitz Family Malcolm Stein Thomas J. Graner Lynne Graner Greater Northshore President’s Council Leslie Landry, MBPCC@STPH Bob Greer Alíce Greer Mr. and Mrs. Mack Gregorie Nita Harris Dianne Griffin Jean McNeil Mr. and Mrs. G. Lee Griffin Betty Hanks Dr. Bryan Griffith Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson Rory Growl Kevin and Kelli Pfeifer Carol Guerin Lisa and Brandon O’Deay Lynn Guggolz Patrick and Agnes Harrop John Ray Guidroz Louise Guidroz Ignace C. Guidry Norman and Patricia Guidry Mary Ann Guidry Debbie Landry Jerre Hacking Connie Sexton, CH2M Hill Vickie Hall Sheldon and Judi Johnson Dr. David Hanson Edward and Sylvia Carrio Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coerver Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hebert Marie Teresa Martine Dr. David Hanson and Staff of Louisiana Hematology Oncology Associates Vicki L. Walker Nita Harris Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson Agnes Harrop Lynn Guggolz Walter Hastings Betty Hastings Kimberly Ann Hathorn Amy and Derrick Lambert Sherri Hayden Sheldon and Judi Johnson Paul Haygood Nita Harris pg 40 • MARY BIRD PERKINS pe r s pe c t iv e

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 Griffin Bishop Clarence C. Pope, Jr. and Dr. Martha H. Pope Michael Sotile Linda Gail Jones Sheldon and Judi Johnson David J. Jordan, Sr. Olive Jordan Ann Keyes Venita Muczynski Sabrina King Chelsea Landry Jana 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.com Patricia Marinello John and Donna Fraiche Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Baton Rouge Staff Vicki L. Walker Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Covington Staff Vicki L. Walker Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Early Detection Staff Renea Duffin Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Employees and Volunteers Janice M. Ducote Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Gonzales Staff Vicki L. Walker Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Hammond Staff Vicki L. Walker Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Survivorship Staff Renea Duffin Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Tumor Registry Staff Renea Duffin Chris Matassa Anonymous Kathy McArthur Frank McArthur Adrienne Case McDowell John Snow, Taco de Paco Patti McHugh The Lehman Family Dr. Tom Meek Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson Evelyn Meier David and Jeannie Price Kimberly Melancon Thomas Melancon Leah Ann Messer Katie Moore Robin Silverman

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Montgomery Charlotte Levy Dr. Clyde H. Moore Mrs. Wallace D. Moore Hillar Moore Kent and Teresa Guidry T. J. Moran Anonymous Richard and Gloria Dobson Todd Graves, Raising Canes Todd and Kelli Stevens T. J. Moran and Judy Byers Jeb Andrews Debbie Moret Michael and Michelle Todd Erin Mosely R. Katherine “Kay” Long Sarah Munson Nita Harris Dr. Susan Nodurft Sheldon and Judi Johnson Mr. and Mrs. John Noland Nita Harris Paul Nowacki Sheldon and Judi Johnson Craig Nuckolls Ethan Nuckolls Gail and Bill O’Quin Bernadette and Winston Day Mrs. David Ourso Walter Abadie Leola Demoruelle Ourso Ann and Justin Ourso Dr. Judd Patten Peter and Barbara Strawitz Billie and Ralph Perlman Jerry and Francine Perlman Joseph H. Philippe Lynn J. Philippe Tonya Philson Brittaney Vinning

Radiation Therapy and Baton Rouge Imaging Departments Jamie Wilson Dr. Carol Ridenour Cherri and Clay Johnson Harry and Suzie Roberts James and Travis Coleman Charles 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. Walker Kelli Stevens Richard and Susan Lipsey Todd Stevens Sheldon and Judi Johnson Emily Stich Josephine Nixon Samantha and Debbie Sumerlin Phyllis Olexy

Tangela Tademy Carol Tademy Debbie Theriot Temple Villar Kenneth Theriot Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. O. M. Thompson, Jr. Nita Harris Rev. Mary Vernon Mildred Brown Whitney Vickey Kyndall Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Waddelow Donna and Norman Saurage Vicki Walker Anonymous Tammy Asmus Dan Neck Angela Stam Rita M. Walls Rita M. Walls Jean S. and William W. Wilcox Tricia and Joe Jean Schilling Williams Earl Stein Dr. Charles Wood Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hebert Monika 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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In Memory of...

Helen Alloy Abinanti Matt Abinanti Mary Accardo Joseph and Adrienne Accardo Frank Alessi Hillar Moore, Jr. Mary L. Allen Jean Allen Sister Emma Ambrose Joyce Andrews Sue Ann Guidroz Amond Mike and Pam Pourciau Ralph W. Anderson Helen Harbourt Raymond P. Arbour Dee and Jerry Arbour James and Melba Covington Dale and Shirley Dunnam Clarence M. Eidt, Jr. Friends at ExxonMobil Enviornmental Department ExxonMobil Research Retiree Club Audrey and Linda Graves and Joan Gergely Dallas and Linda Grenawalt Phyllis Harris Dale and Amanda LaCombe Jerry and Linda Landry John and Marion Murphy Susan and Martin Needom, Jr. Mark, Rachel, Kyle and Claire Perkins Darrell Pitzer River 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

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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. Anonymous Pattie Bankston Sara Bateman Claude Bouchard and Monique Chagnon Robert and Julia Boyce Malcolm “B” and Claudia Brian Toxie Craft, Jr. Louis Curet Roger and Jerry del Rio Rubye Lee Engquist Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Gauthier Barrie and Lee Griffin Elizabeth Griffith Arnold Hess ISC Constructors, LLC Tom Spec Jones Mrs. Shirley LeBlanc Susan and Richard Lipsey Ann and Terry Miller The Milton J. Womack Foundation James and Donna Nunnally Robert and Mildred Odom Kirwin and Erin Ross Mr. and Mrs. H. Norman Saurage III Marvin L. Smith Todd and Kelli Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Troye Svendson James Thompson O. M. and Mary Thompson Dr. Mervin Wampold Ann 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 Witt Country Club Court Homeowners Association John Landry and Mackenzie Carter Dan and Jan Lennie Dudley and Barbara Payton Noreen 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 Vittoria Michael and Frances Fakouri Gus and Toni Kinchen Jim and Jane McNaughton Steve Reints Alfred and Carol Speer Verla and Harold Sterett John Teagle Bella Bowman Josephine Nixon JoAnn Bowman Dr. and Mrs. Edward Dunigan

Jane Thibaut Boyce ASAP, James Hubbs Sissy and John Bateman Ann and George Carmouche Robert R. Casey Brooke Duncan Mr. and Mrs. G. Lee Griffin Mrs. Robert Hines, Sr. Richard and Susan Lipsey Yvonne Nickel Staff at Pace’s Hair Salon Peters Forest Resources, Inc. Members of the Republican Legislative Delegation and June Peay Sarah and C. D. Romero and Britton Durio Cary Saurage Todd and Kelli Stevens Sallye 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 Fund Rosa Lee Brown Rose Young Stuart 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 Brodbeck Sandy and Greg Brown Jean and Dan Jens Dr. and Mrs. Tom J. Meek, Jr. Barbara F. Capdeville Charles Capdeville Ralph L. Cappiello Peggy Cappiello Betty Case Kristen Starkey Darryl T. Castleberry Assurance Financial Group, LLC Invensys - Matt Carlo Donald and Diane Keller Dan and Karen Mackey Pietro and Nora Vadala Ewell Cavalier Anonymous Janet Marie Centofanti George and Ann Carmouche Gilda Cerinich Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Baronich Tommy Chambliss Herman and Merlie Hunt Jackie F. Chase Rev. and Mrs. Raymond E. Taylor John A. Chauvin John and Nanette Guerin Nadine W. Chopin Laura Chopin Ross Darian Chustz Myles and Dana Kirkland Jim 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 Guillot Sherry Guillot Heidi 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 Nuckolls Lynwood 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 Bryant Chad Dunn Melissa Dunn Matt Bryant Carmen Duplantis Donald Duplantis Gerard Eugene Dupont, Jr. Donald Brinkman David and Sallie McLellan Pavlos, Jerikaye and Seraphim Nelson Joseph and Patrice O’Brien Southeast Louisiana Hospital Adult Services Sylvia and Lawrence Spilman Roberta Dupre Edna Breaux Samuel Early Carol Tademy pg 44 • MARY BIRD PERKINS pe r s pe c t iv e

Julian Eschete Jeanne Gernon Lional Wayne Ezell Joan Sykes, Carla Demoulin and Cheryl Lambert Cathy Fletcher Fairchild Sherri Hayden Martin Haymon Dr. and Mrs. Alan J. Ostrowe Anthony Joseph Falco J. A. Acampora Barbara Fernandez Falcon Kenneth and Jeannette Maher Teddy 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 Cantey Eleanor and Bill Cocreham Lea and Mark Evans Linda Ward-Dalton Beverly Gahn Hillar Moore, Jr. Harry and Winnie Gallagher Ethel Blanchard Victoria H. Galtier Betty Lou Hebert Trudy Wenisch Ganley Sydney and Shaun Braud CrossTalk Class, University Park UMC Darrell Dabria The DuBoulay Family Employees of IPS Susan and Robert Lanzini Bo and Maryanne Lessley, Madison and McKenna Kelly and Matt Maddox Brookshire W. McDonald Alleen and Bill Meinecke

Larry and Shelley Merworth and Family Adrianne and Steven Ordway, Amanda and Christopher Wenisch, Joseph Wenisch and Cory Hatton Rita Gatlin Paul and Sandi Hardy Darnelle Gazende Anonymous Glen T. Gentry, Sr. Bruce and Jeri Liles Thomas Gibbens Jerry and Janet Baldwin Robert Stuart, Sr. Georgia Giles Jim Landry and Marleen Cockfield Philip Wayne Glascock Walter L. Cain, Sr. Debra, Caleb and Morganne Glascock Fred Elmo Godwin Air Force C-2 Intergration Center Robert and Patricia Godwin Sue Tanksley and Family Maggie Williams and Family Rita Goetz Kenneth and Jeannette Maher Gussie Goins Dianne Griffin Charles R. “Dick” Gordon Linda Day Billie Gordon Langford and Family Carolyn and Dick Madison Lou 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 Family Jim and Ancy Firnberg Your LBI Family Jim and Phyllis Stiltner Colan Griffin Dianne Griffin Katherine Griffith Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Stan Groves Frances Groves Aymee and Ben Guedry Rita LeBlanc Lynn Gueymard Bill and Gail O’Quin Mary Ann Guidry Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Michael Lee Guidry Ted and Kathleen David Robert P. Guillot The Guillot Family Mary Jo Hanover Debbie and Kevin Knobloch Joan Harris Amanda Harris Christine Goble Havard Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Rabalais Annabel Michaud Haynes Norma Michaud Robert Hazey, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Caroline Sullivan Hebel Your PAC Family Fred W. Hebert Jean J. Forman Mary G. Hebert Jim and Brenda Lafferty Odom Bernhardt Heebe Margaret West Linda Heflin Charles Heflin Thomas B. Heflin Jan and Fred Parks Albertine G. Heltz Nelson J. Heltz Janice Hemelt Anonymous Judith Ann Hengst Darrell and Charlotte Hodges Johanna G. Mizell Hess George Hess George Hilliard, Sr. Melinda M. Hilliard Linda Hohman Christopher Hohman Eleanor Holifield Herman and Merlie Hunt Robert Holifield Herman and Merlie Hunt

D. Jensen Holliday Estelle Holliday Nathan Hood Mary Granier Robin Hood, Sr. Bertha Hood Dr. John Hopper Josephine Nixon Henry Howell Charles and Patricia Smith SGM (ret) Stephen T. Howes, Sr. Center for Same Day Surgery Errol and Kathy Labat Phyllis McIntyre Stanga Wichita Surgical Specialists, P.A. Dave Hubbard Kyle Bove Eva Lorraine Hudman Jennifer Hogan Rudy Hudson Herman and Merlie Hunt Thomas J. Hufstetler Sandra Hufstetler-Istre Barbara Hunt Herman and Merlie Hunt H. Cooper Hutchinson, Sr. Lynne Graner Kay Spaht Hutchison Sue Spaht Margie Boyles Hutchinson Lynne Graner Raymond Jarreau Myles and Dana Kirkland Dr. Cathy Johnson The Chess Britt Family Jill Guthrie Laura Holloway Bill Kelly Lori Page Sunbelt Supply Co. - Baton Rouge Margaret Estes Johnson Becky and Alston Johnson Linda Rigell Margo Johnson Dale Ducote Margaret Coerver Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Tanner, Jr. Margie Jolly Jerry and Donna Jolly Kyra Leanne Jones Jeff and Elise Routier Sandra Gatlin Jones Susan Hammond Arthur Jones, Sr. Elizabeth Jones

Eddie Joe Jones Becky and Bob Atkinson Bill Bant Stuart and Gus Blackshear Cris Branden Donna Bush Joan and Frank Buetel Vince and Linda Kay Butz Beverly and Carrol Clark Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis The Detroit Lions David Dombrowski The Dunbar Family Raymond and Jean Ferro Frank and Leah Finlon and Family Richard Handley Tom and Rose Heckert Robert and Barbara Henninger Indianapolis Colts, Inc. Jim and Brenda Lafferty Sandy and Bill Lewis John W. Mecom, Jr. Miami Dolphins Foundation Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC Money Hill Country Club Alex and Bonnie Muxo Jeffrey and Elizabeth Pash Richard and Janet Pattarozzi Jeff and Toni Patterson Susan and James Peterson William and Luann Pierce Peter and Debbie Ruocco David Saifman Dan and Elaine Simmons Teresa Simmons Ernest and Judith Verges Gregg and Liz Wallick John and Mary Wiedmeier James Joseph, Jr. Ernestine Joseph Vicola Joubert Myles and Dana Kirkland Marilyn Kahao Hillar Moore, Jr. Mae “Minna” Kaiser Past Captains of Iduna John and Carol Kaiser Doris Keller Ruth Bourgeois Linda Kelley Anonymous Betty F. Kelly Catholic High of Pointe Coupee

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Florence I. Kirkby Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Eve Klerk Ted and Kathleen David Penny Kolich Dianne Griffin Pat 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 Butt Lakeshore Lions Club Irma 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 pg 46 • MARY BIRD PERKINS pe r s pe c t iv e

James LeSaicherre Marcel and Carol Paul Wilton “Ricky” Lipscomb, Jr. Naomi Austin Anna Lipsey Richard and Susan Lipsey Martha Lockett Mavis R. Cody St. 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 Boudreaux Archie Shaw and Family Sara Loyd Achsah Harrison Charles Harrison Robert Mack, Sr. Danielle and James Mack Adele Maillet Gary and Lisa Landeche Lorna 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 Johnson Mick and Patty Mauldin Sidney F. McCullough Mrs. Kathi McCullough Gill Joseph Jerome “Jerry” McKernan LCTA Workers’ Comp Louis Landry, The Mail Bag Lynn Leak The Lyons Family Jerry Lynn and Jeff Mills St. Charles Family Todd and Kelli Stevens John E. McLin Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Babin Katie Allen McNabb Mary Allen James R. McNeil Dianne Griffin Junior A. Medine Scott and Sherrell Medine Linda D. Meeker Ashley Moody Jeffery P. Melancon Sue Melancon Wayne Michael Melancon Susan Melancon Warren L. Mengis Robert H. Carpenter, Jr. Daniel Merkley Carlton and Nettie Guedon Maurie Austin Mestepey Anonymous Naomi Joyce Austin Dr. and Mrs. Ricky Beauchamp Harnie and Mary Kendrick Mike Strahan William and Geneva Waters Donald F. Meyers, Jr. Donna Bryant Donnie Miletello Myles and Dana Kirkland Ervin L. Miller Delores Miller James K. Miller Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Marilyn and Roger Glennon Gail Miller Thomas and Marie Mistretta Giroir and Mistretta Family

Leonard “Lenny” Monteleone Lyn Montelone Larry J. Montero, Sr. Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Bernadine Moore Hillar Moore, Jr. Hildrith and Sara Wegener Clay David Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore John W. Moore Lucille S. Moore Marlene Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore Wallace D. Moore Dr. Clyde H. Moore W. A. Morris Anonymous Hermann Moyse Sheldon and Judi Johnson Mark Mulkey Phil Kerr Edward C. Mulligan Dan Mulligan Mary Sue Mullins Janet and Jerry Baldwin Carolyn Murrell Robert M. Stuart, Sr. Russell D. Nash Joycelyn Nash Charles R. Nastasia Anonymous Gladys Navarre Don and Barbara Hebert Maureen Nielsen Marion Mascarella Trista Sherrouse Neilson ALERT Cadet 1st Alpha Tennessee Joanna Bettinger Boy Scout Troop 225 Stella Faris Greg and Gregory Hauenstein Ingalls Shipbuilding/Advanced Concepts Group Louis and Kathleen Mier Wanda L. Newman Edwin Newman Ellamae and Hybart Nickens Judy Nickens Mary Nicolay Terry and Mary Vought Martha Nicosia Darryl Vaccaro

Donald Noel Kenneth and Jeannette Maher Dr. Dan Nowlin Judy Nickens Lucy Hanson Nunnally Hank and Laura Saurage Wallace Odom Anais Odom Lauren Savoy Olinde Donna Bryant Thomas Charles Olivier, Jr. Marcia David Kris and Jane Kirkpatrick Sun 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 Kliebert Mr. 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. Romero Todd 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 Baggett Mr. and Mrs. William Balhoff Richard and Gail Bourgeois Briney Foret Corry, LLP Due’, Price, Guidry, Piedrahita & Andrews Frilot Firm Ernest P. Gieger, Jr. Gieger, Laborde & Laperouse, LLC Guglielmo, Marks, Schutte, Terhoeve & Love Joubert Law Firm, John T. Joubert Francis C. Jumonville, Jr. Liz, Don and Becky Kendrick John and Diane Legleu Lorene McKowen Susan Parker Missy and Rock Rockenbaugh Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Schutte, Jr. and Family James Spruell Walters, Papillion, Thomas, Cullens, LLC Steve 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

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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 Landry Gerald E. Reed, Jr. Curtis and Lauren Spencer Kenneth C. Reibert Vernon and Mona Fabre Pam, 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 Ringswald Phyllis Moberley Rispone The Balart Family Karen Robert Tim Folks H. 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 pg 48 • MARY BIRD PERKINS pe r s pe c t iv e

Antoinette “Toni” Roussel Meredith Blackwell Faye Brown and Dana Brown Camden Wealth Advisors, Al Trullenque Richard Daspit, Sr. and Cindy Corkern Elaine and Randy Ellis Cynthia Gayle Ronnie and Virginia Gough David S. Hanson, MD and Jolene K. Johnson, MD Charles and Elise Kaufman Rosanna Marino and Dwain Sutherland Rhonda Mealor Oncology Solutions Mrs. Llewellyn A. Proctor, Sr. Michael Smith and Chris Peeler Alana Vaughn Steven 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 Schultz Barbara 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 Jolly Seth Kaplan, BRPT-Lake Alana Vaughn Marion Brian “Pudden” Stevens Craig and Bridget Soileau Mellonese M. Stewman Mr. C. L. Hausey Elizabeth “Betty” Stokeld Anonymous Gene and Sylvia Barham Frank and Suzzanne Bright Dr. and Mrs. James E. Carter Winston and Barbara Decuir Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Downs Mr. and Mrs. William Fort Sue Gambrell Gary and Marlene Gintner Ronnie and Claudia Hebert Maxine Helouin Shirley Carter Henderson, Jerry Carter Pope and Mary Carter Keeton Billy and Emily Honeycutt Charles H. Hughes Jane Reaves Myers Pelican Woodcarvers Guild Glynis Peterson Edwin and Dawn Pinkston Maxine Reddoch Richard and Beverly Setliff Norman and Linda Warren John and Gretchen Williams Carol and Robert Young Susan Faust Straley Dr. Richard Magill Charles D. Sylvest, Sr. Drs. Chris and Gay Winters Doris Sylvest Drs. Chris and Gay Winters Brian Taylor Brandie Dimattia Charles Taylor, Jr. Anonymous Cecil R. Thompson Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. George Thompson Mary Robertson

Marilyn Thornton St. Frances Arts and Antiques Ramona Tipton Dianne Blanchard Pat Gee Marion M. Todd Hillar Moore, Jr. Anthony Trepagnier, Sr. Kenneth and Jeannette Maher Agnes D. Tureau Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Richard A. “Dickie” Turnipseed Charles and Patricia Smith Earl M. Vicknair Lena Mae Lombardo Virgil Villar Amanda Nowell Bruce Vitali Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc.

Patrick Joseph Walker Elizabeth, Paul and Margaret Ohnte and William Huffmaster Lou Magee Fay Nichols Horace and Katherine Wilkinson Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Walters James E. Walters, Jr. Billy G. Ward Henrietta and Chester Brunet Jeffery Scott Warner Anonymous Janet Webb Hillar Moore, Jr. Hildrith and Sara Wegener T. W. Wells Sylvia Arton Mark Weston Dr. and Mrs. Mortimer Currier Emma Harris White Toni Douglas Rev. John Newman Williams Robert and Jane Blackledge

Thomas Williams, Jr. Shayla Boyd Margaret E. Wilson Richard and Lori Wilson Marian B. Winters Drs. Chris and Gay Winters Lutha Mae Wise Board of Directors, Management and Employees of Associated Grocers, Inc. Edward A. Worley Hillar Moore, Jr. William Wright Myles and Dana Kirkland Deceased Members of the Yambilee Campers Yambilee Campers of Opelousas Mary Ann Zack Ronald and Victoria Zack Donna Burris Zanca Mr. and Mrs. Larry Emboulas Huey and Lisa Emboulas Farrell

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Formerly the Taste of the Tournament Par-tee and Auction

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get screened. A simple and painless low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer in its earliest stages. To find out if you or a loved one qualifies or to schedule a screening, call the new Lung Cancer Screening Clinic at (225) 215-1515.

SAVE THE DATE

04.11.13 Capital Atrium Belle of Baton Rouge Hotel

CAUSE Benefiting Mary Bird Perkins– Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center

SUPPORTERS • Offered at a $200 discounted fee • Not covered by most insurance • No doctor referral necessary, but recommended

Presenting Sponsor: Louisiana Lottery Corporation Venue Sponsor: Belle of Baton Rouge Casino & Hotel

MARYBIRD.ORG/TASTE Sponsorship opportunities available! Contact Danielle Mack at (225) 215-1248 or dmack@marybird.com.

4950 Essen Lane • Baton Rouge, LA 70809 BATON ROUGE COVINGTON GONZALES HAMMOND HOUMA

2013 Save the Dates SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE: b aton rouge: Saturday, March 2 covington (new orleans): October houma: October AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S RELAY FOR LIFE: gonzales: Saturday, April 13 covington: Saturday, April 20 houma: Saturday, April 27 b aton rouge: Saturday, May 4 hammond: November GET YOUR REAR IN GEAR COLORECTAL RACE: b aton rouge: April FAKIÉR OPEN: houma: April 2 – 6 6TH ANNUAL FEST FOR LIFE! A MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS EVENT: b aton rouge: Saturday, April 6 THE TASTE: b aton rouge: Thursday, April 11 MERRILL LYNCH OPEN: b aton rouge: April 29 – May 4

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