Louisiana Right to Life and the Bienvenu Smith Fund for Acadiana Pro-Life Education cordially invite you to the 2025 Acadiana Proudly Pro-Life Gala!
The Gala will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette! The Patron Reception will begin at 6:00 PM.
Louisiana Right to Life is the preaux life voice of Louisiana advocating for the vulnerable: unborn babies, mothers, fathers, people with disabilities, and the elderly. Your support of the Proudly Pro-Life Gala is integral to protect life, support moms, promote adoption, counter disinformation, and communicate the pro-life message.
We hope you will join us for this beautiful evening to proclaim every life is worth living, hear Nick Vujicic’s inspiring testimony, and dance at our after-party featuring live music from Coteau Grove!
In order for your name to appear on the invitation, please submit your patron reservation by November 25, 2024.
More information about patron levels and underwriting opportunities, our hotel room block, parking, and more, will soon be available in the red boxes below! Individual ticket options will open on December 1st, if space allows.
Keynote Speaker:
Nick Vujicic
Aussie-American Nick Vujicic was born in 1982, to the shock of his parents and doctors; without limbs. There was no medical conclusion as to why he was born this way, but in spite of his physical limitations, his courage and tenacity for life have caused him to become one of the biggest motivational speakers in the world, known as an expert on resilience and reframing challenges.
Nick has traveled to 81 countries, presenting on 3500 stages, to crowds as large as 800,000 people. He works with education ministries of various nations, live streaming his anti-bullying messaging to youth, and also developed the Attitude Is Altitude Curriculum, helping to enforce values and positive attitudes for Gen Z.
Meeting 25 Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Vice Presidents and at the same time addressing rescued human trafficked victims and orphans, Nick has a message of hope for everyone.
Nick married his beautiful wife in early 2012 and they have four children; two boys, and twin girls. They moved from Southern California to Dallas, Texas in mid 2020, where they currently reside today.
Nick has a mission and mandate to change the world for the better- one person at a time; using his life and example as a testimony of hope, helping people to find their value and purpose, and also encouraging them to partner together, with generosity and love, to be the change- one day at a time, using the tools they have been given.
Supporters at, or above, the Lover of Life Patron level can meet and take a photo with Nick at our VIP reception.
Proudly Pro-Life Gala
Chair Couples:
Rep. and Mrs. Brach Myers and Rep. and Mrs. Beau Beaullieu
A message from the Chairs of the Acadiana Proudly Pro-Life Gala:
“We see the passion Louisiana Right to Life has for unborn babies and their mothers each year at the State Capitol. Their work protecting life has led to generations of lives saved! We are honored to be Chairs of the Acadiana Proudly Pro-Life Gala and ask you to join us in supporting their important work!”
After Party Band:
Coteau Grove
Join us for the After Party directly after the conclusion of the Gala featuring live music and dancing with Coteau Grove!
FAQ
The security of our guests is our TOP priority. We will have officers present before, during, and after the Gala stationed inside and outside of Le Pavillon. If you have any questions or concerns regarding security, please contact us.
Upon your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email and letter from Louisiana Right to Life reflecting your reservation! At event check-in, simply provide the name of the reservation and a volunteer will assist you!
If you do not plan to fill your entire table or use your tickets, please contact gala@prolifelouisiana.org ASAP! We can assist you in filling them with guests who are interested in attending.
If you or a guest have any dietary restrictions, please email those to gala@prolifelouisiana.org by Friday, January 3rd to be guaranteed a meal. Otherwise, we will do our best to fulfill your request, but can not guarantee a meal.
Each table at the Gala has 8 seats. If you reserve a table or tables as a Life Patron or higher, you have one or more reserved tables.
If you are purchasing individual tickets and would like to sit at the same table as someone else who purchased individual tickets, please indicate their name and your request in the "comments" section online when making your reservation. We will do our best to fulfill your requests.
At check-in, your guests can check in under the name entered at registration. We do not require a guest list be provided to us, but you're more than welcome to do so by emailing gala@prolifelouisiana.org.
The Patron Party will start at 6pm, and the Gala Program starts promptly at 7pm. The Gala will end around 9:15 pm, with the after party concluding at 11pm.
The attire for the evening is Black-Tie Optional.
If you have any questions, please contact TJ Burgess, Director of Events, at gala@prolifelouisiana.org or 337.313.0093!
Parking and Hotel Information
Parking
- Parking will be available in Le Pavillon's parking lot for free!
- You can also use Uber or Lyft to get back and forth to the Gala.
Hotel
- We are pleased to offer a hotel room block at Home2 Suites by Hilton Parc Lafayette.
- Click HERE to make your reservation using this secure booking link!
- Rooms rates are $179/room++.
- Reservations must be made by December 24th.
- The address to the hotel is 1909 Kaliste Saloom Rd., right behind Le Pavillon.
CLICK HERE for a map of the Hotel and Gala!
Patron Levels, Tickets, and Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Levels and Tickets
Lifesaver Patron: $25,000
- Includes 24 reservations (3 tables) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 10 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala "Host Committee" Member
Champion of Life Patron: $15,000
- Includes 16 reservations (2 tables) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 8 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala "Host Committee" Member
Defender of Life Patron: $10,000
- Includes 16 reservations (2 tables) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 6 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala "Host Committee" Member
Lover of Life Patron: $5,000
- Includes 8 reservations (1 table) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 2 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala "Host Committee" Member
Friend of Life Patron: $2,500
- Includes 8 reservations (1 table) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage
Life Patron: $2,000
- Includes 8 reservations (1 table) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Patron Supporter: $250 (not yet available)
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner, and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Ticket: $175 (not yet available)
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Dinner and After Party
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Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Party Sponsor: $12,500
- Includes prominent name or business recognition at patron party cocktail hour, including name/logo on napkins
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
Clergy/Pastor Sponsor: $6,000
- Includes 4 reservations for the donor and sponsorship of clergy/pastor guests
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Nick Vujicic
Bar Sponsor (4 available): $2,000
- Includes prominent name or business name recognition at one of the bars
Past Proudly Pro-Life Honorees
- 2014 - Dr. Zerben Bienvenu and Dr. William Smith
- 2015 - Dr. Wilton Bergeron and Evelyn Landry, RN
- 2016 - Brenda DesOrmeaux and Suzanne Tierney
- 2017 - Annette Domingue and Dud Lestrapes
- 2018 - Wayne Frederic and Dr. James and Kathleen Godchaux
- 2019 - John Stu Coleman and Dr. Michael and Sandy Hindelang
- 2021 - Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey and Sharon Fontenot
- 2022 - Jerri and John Miller and Dr. Brent Prather
- 2023 - Charles "Bob" Theriot and Will and Sandra Mills
Thank you to our 2025 Patrons & Host Committee!
2025 Proudly Pro-Life Host Committee
We are so thankful to our 2025 Proudly Pro-Life Gala Host Committee!
Representative Beau and Kacie Beaullieu
Dr. Melanie and John Bienvenu
Stephen and Penny Bienvenu
TJ Burgess
Benjamin and Kristen Clapper
Dr. Daniel and Megan Domingue
Ray and Stephanie Domingue
Raymond and Nancy Domingue
Greg Duplechain
Dr. James and Kathleen Godchaux
Hannah Guilliam
Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey
Blase and Erica Inzina
Paul and Kate Migues
Representative Brach and Carly Myers
Jonathan and Angelle Pearce
Suzanne Pergola
Krystal Romero
Dr. Jerry and Germaine Smith
2025 Patron Supporters
Thank You to our Supporters!
Lifesaver Patron
Beth and Richard Gaiennie
Defender of Life Patrons
Tommi and Joel Angelle
Gregory Consulting and Controls: Blaise Gregory and Aaron Travasos
Lover of Life Patrons
State Rep. Beau and Kacie Beaullieu
Stephen and Penny Bienvenu
State Rep. Julie Emerson
Dr. James and Kathleen D. Godchaux
Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey
Erica and Blase Inzina
State Rep. Brach and Carly Myers
Bruce and Stacy Montesano
Greg and Paige Roussel
Friend of Life Patrons
Acadiana Pregnancy Center & Clinic
State Reps. Troy Hebert, Josh Carlson, Chad Boyer, and Chance Henry
Kishbaugh Construction
O’Pry Law Firm
Dr. Jerome and Germaine Smith
Sugar ‘n Spice Acadiana’s Preschool
Parker and Carrie Templeton
Tony Chachere’s Creole Foods Inc.
Bar Sponsor
Sewart Supply, LLC
Life Patrons
Patrick D. Briese, DDS
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
Clark Integrated Medical Clinics and Godchaux Wealth Management
Pastors Alonzo and Ollie Frank
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
Gerald and Terri Landry, State Farm
Our Lady of Lourdes Health
Grant and Nicky Pecoraro
St. Pius Community
Dr. Zeb and Christie Stearns
Because you are supporting our most useful fund, donations are not tax-deductible. If you prefer your gift be tax-deductible and used only for educational purposes, click here to make your reservation.
