New Orleans Gears Up For 28th Annual March of Dimes "Spotlight on Success" Gala


Tickets now available for event supporting and bringing awareness to health of babies
By: March of Dimes New Orleans
 
 
NEW ORLEANS - May 15, 2014 - PRLog -- What: March of Dimes 28th Annual Spotlight on Success Gala

When: Friday, June 13, 2014
6:30 p.m., Patron Party
8:00 p.m. - Midnight, Gala

Where: Generations Hall
310 Andrew Higgins Drive, New Orleans

Why: Honoring 28 outstanding young professionals from New Orleans while also raising awareness and to help fund research to improve the health of babies everywhere.


(New Orleans) – The March of Dimes will honor 28 outstanding young professionals in the New Orleans community with its 28th annual Spotlight on Success Gala, hosted at Generations Hall, on Friday, June 13, 2014, from 8:00 pm to midnight. The open-to-the-public event will also raise awareness and help fund research, education, vaccines and scientific breakthroughs for improving the health of babies everywhere.

Presented by Premium Food Concepts, Inc., the gala will feature cuisine from Cafe Du Monde, Zea's, Jerk's Island Grill, Acme Oyster House, Bravo!, The Chicory, Creole Cuisine Concepts,Liberty's Kitchen, Pigeon  Caterers, Vega Tapas, Juan’s Flying Burrito, Pie Pizza & Pastas, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, and Bon Ton Café, an open bar, music by the Bucktown All-Stars, and a silent auction. Items for bid include vacations, jewelry, artwork, dining certificates, sporting event tickets and more. Emcee for the evening will be Camille Whitworth of WDSU-TV Channel 6.



Tickets for the gala are $75 in advance and $85 at the door, and may be purchased online at www.MarchofDimesNOLA.com or by calling (504) 264-9288.

Proceeds from the Spotlight on Success Gala will benefit the March of Dimes campaign to reduce the rate of premature births, birth defects, and other serious threats to the health of babies. More than half a million babies are born too soon each year. Over 193 of these babies are born each week in Louisiana, and in New Orleans one in seven births are premature.

The public is also invited to attend the Spotlight on Success Patron Party immediately preceding the Gala on Friday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 and include passed appetizers donated by Ruth's Chris, a premium open bar, Patrons only auction items and entrance to the gala.


2014 SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS HONOREES

Candace Bienvenu
Cassie Bienvenu
Rebekah Broussard
Abby Cantrell
Gassan Chaiban
Dr. Lin Dang
Matthew Erskin
Catherine Gauthier
Sarah Gretchen
Brian Harris
Robin Johnson
Dr. Heather Kahn
Libby Kemp
Eve Lindstedt
Megan McKown
Eric Melancon
Jennifer Mire
Jourdana Passaro
Ernesto Posadas
Cassie Preston
Aaron Ramsey
Wendy Riley
Nicole Rios
Marie Rougelot
Hannah Salter
Amanda Vonderhaar
Melissa Young
Ben Zamora

About March of Dimes

The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies. For more information, visit the March of Dimes website at marchofdimes.com or its Spanish language website at nacersano.org.

With Special THANKS to our Sponsors:

Engineering & Inspectrum Services, LLC
United Legwear Co., LLC
Candy Apple
Talon Contracting Group, LLC
Avita Pharmacy
Travelers Insurance
Brian & Lynne Cooney
Gurtner, Zuniga, and Abney
Joseph Crapanzano
Morris and Leslie CAPP
Irpino Law Firm
John M. Parr State Farm Insurance
Danny & Clyde's
Bland & Partners PLLC
Ross M. Steele
Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles, LLP
River Parish Disposal
Scheuermann & Jones, LLC
Peoples Health

With Special THANKS to our Bar Sponsors:

Republic National Distributing and Rex A. Hymel

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