New Orleans Gala

January 18

BECOME A PATRON
Patron Reception: 6:00 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM
New Orleans Convention Center
850 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130

The 2025 New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Gala will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in the Great Hall of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center!

The Patron Reception will begin at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall, on the corner of Julia St. and Convention Center Blvd.

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, honor Giving Hope NOLA, and dance at our after-party featuring live music from Dat Band! Learn more about Nick in the video below!

Thank you to our Patron Party Sponsor, Cedar Grove Senior Health Solutions, for supporting the Proudly Pro-Life Gala!

In order for your name to appear on the invitation, please submit your patron reservation by November 26, 2024.

More information about patron levels, tickets, and underwriting opportunities, our hotel room block, parking, and more, are available in the red boxes below.

Did you miss the 2024 Gala? Click here to watch our recap!

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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:
Majority Leader Steve Scalise

A message from the Honorary Chair of the New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Gala:

“Louisiana Right to Life has been instrumental in protecting unborn babies from abortion and being a voice for the voiceless. I am honored to be the Chair of the Proudly Pro-Life Gala and build support for the pro-life cause!”

Proudly Pro-Life Honoree:
Troy and Tracy Duhon
and Giving Hope NOLA

Louisiana Right to Life is proud to be honoring the work of Giving Hope NOLA with our 2025 New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Award! Giving Hope leads orphanages in disadvantaged countries across the globe, feeds the homeless, assists families undertaking the adoption process, and so much more.

After Party:
Dat Band

Join us for the After Party directly after the conclusion of the Gala featuring live music and dancing with Dat Band!

The security of our guests is our TOP priority. We will have officers present before, during, and after the Gala stationed outside of the Convention Center and inside the Convention Center Great Hall. 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 10 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 504.754.8872!

Parking

  • Parking will be available at the Convention Center on the night of the Gala. For more information about parking at the Convention Center, please visit https://mccno.com/gettinghere/.
  • Parking will be available in the "Whale Wall" parking lot, directly across the street from the Great Hall (Proudly Pro-Life Gala entrance), until the lot reaches capacity.
  • 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 the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District.

      CLICK HERE for a map of the Hotels, Parking, and Gala!

      Patron Levels and Tickets

      Lifesaver Patron: $25,000

      • Includes 30 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 20 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 20 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 10 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 10 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 10 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

        • Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner, and After Party
        • Listing in the Gala invitation and program

        Individual Ticket: $175

        • 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

        • 1999 - His Excellency, Francis B. Schulte
        • 2000 - Lawrence D. Garvey
        • 2001 - His Excellency, Philip M. Hannan
        • 2002 - Robert E. Winn, Esquire
        • 2003 - Kathleen Nee Benfield
        • 2004 - John & Pam Richard and Pastor Bill Shanks
        • 2005 - Sharon Ryan Rodi, Esq.
        • 2007 - Raymond F. Gassar, M.S., Ph.D.
        • 2008 - W. Al Krotoski, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
        • 2009 - Judith Legett Martin and Karen Perrier McGoey
        • 2010 - Dorinda Chiappetta Bordlee
        • 2011 - Peg Kenny
        • 2012 - ACCESS & Woman’s New Life Center
        • 2013 - His Excellency, Alfred C. Hughes
        • 2014 - Cindy Collins
        • 2015 - His Excellency, Gregory M. Aymond
        • 2016 - John Hauler and LA Knights of Columbus
        • 2017 - Honorable & Mrs. David Vitter
        • 2018 - John Smestad
        • 2019 - David, Susan, & Jimmy Scotton and Roy & Gail Daigle
        • 2020 - Congressman Steve Scalise
        • 2021 - Benjamin and Kirsten Watson
        • 2022 - Senator Katrina Jackson
        • 2023 - Bobbie Jones & all Pro-Life Sidewalk Advocates
        • 2024 - Lise Naccari of CBIB & Don Sampey of All God's Babies

        Thank you to our 2024 Patrons & Host Committee!

        We are so thankful to our 2025 Proudly Pro-Life Gala Host Committee!

        Stephen and Shannon Austin
        Kathleen Benfield
        John and Deborah Blancher
        TJ Burgess
        Ralph and Linda Capitelli
        Benjamin and Kristen Clapper
        Daniel and Celie Clark
        Jerry and Barbara Christopher, Jr.
        Kurt and Susan Crosby
        Jack and Anne Dardis
        Jeff and Leigh Director
        Troy and Tracy Duhon
        Carlton and Carlys Guillot
        Mike and Dana Hammer
        Kathleen Harrison
        Kacie Hoerner
        Karl and Laura Huber
        Colleen Ingraffia
        Billy and Jessica Jambon
        Peg Kenny
        Dr. Joey and Gwen Lacoste
        Judy Legett
        Dr. King and Karen McGoey
        Bob and June Menard
        Jane Nalty
        Shawn and Kenta Paretti
        Dr. Angela Parise and Mr. Steven Arthur
        Melissa Perret
        Robert and Judy Quinilty
        Mark and Sharon Rodi
        Anthony and Isabel Schneller
        Matthew and Melissa Wender
        Dr. Shannon Simons

        Life Saver Patrons:

        Kenta and Shawn Paretti

        Patron Party Sponsor:


        Cedar Grove Senior Health Solutions

        Defender of Life Patrons:

        Troy and Tracy Duhon, Giving Hope NOLA

        Wine & Champagne Sponsor:

        Robby and Kathryn Howard

        Clergy / Pastor Sponsors:

        A Friend for Life

        Lover of Life Patrons:

        Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Almon
        Stephen and Shannon Austin
        Mark and Anne Beebe
        John and Deborah Blancher
        Ralph and Linda Capitelli
        Dan and Celie Clark
        The Claudia Abramowicz and Family Fund
        Karl and Laura Huber
        Jessica Jambon, Realtor, Dr. Angela Parise, and Shannon Simons, DDS
        Deacon Gary and Claudia Levy
        Dr. Sherri Longo
        Hunter Lundy
        Deacon Carlo and and Debbie Maniglia
        David and Mary Beth Mettz
        Mrs. Paul A. Nalty
        Mark and Sharon Rodi
        Matthew and Melissa Wender

        Friend of Life Patrons:

        Rod and Linda Abele
        Jackie Appleton
        Mary Jane W. Becker
        Robert and Lauren Clark
        Fr. Gary Copping
        Steve and Diane Cory
        The Cvitanovich Family
        The Daigle and Scotton Family
        The Garvey Family
        Joal Kuebel
        Louisiana State Council Knights of Columbus
        Tom and Margaret Murphy
        Notre Dame Seminary
        Jim and Stacy Pellerin
        Stan and Judy Salathe
        St. Francis Xavier Church
        Anthony and Isabel Schneller
        Frank and Linda Sunseri
        Tony Pastor
        Dr. Robert and Judy Quinilty

        Life Patrons:

        State Representatives Stephanie Berault, Jacob Braud, Kim Carver, Kim Coates, Brian Glorioso, Shane Mack, and John Wyble
        U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
        Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
        Jack and Anne Dardis
        Ms. Deidra Edwards
        Fremin and Winn Family
        A Friend of Life
        Friends of LA Right to Life
        State Representative Jay Galle
        Diane Gregoire
        James and Kelly Gros
        U.S. Senator John Kennedy
        Dr. and Mrs. F. King McGoey
        Attorney General Liz Murrill
        St. Catherine of Siena Church
        St. Clement of Rome Church
        State Senator Kirk Talbot and State Representatives Emily Chenevert, Dixon McMakin,
        Polly Thomas, and Debbie Villio
        Dr. Rachel and Louis Treuting
        Peter and Marilyn Quirk
        Willwoods Community

        Individual Patron Supporters:

        St. Tammany Parish President Mike and Catherine Cooper
        Louis and Brenda Frey
        Susan Glennon
        Carlton and Carlys Guillot
        Jo-Ann Testa and Jim Hebert
        Dr. Michael and Patricia Helm
        Colleen S. Ingraffia
        Judith M. Legett
        Roger Allen Madison
        Zella May
        William and Lucy O'Regan
        Peter and Kathie Schaumber
        Dr. Michael and Donna Sprague


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