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.
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!
FAQ
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 and Hotel Information
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.
- Rooms rates are $329/room++.
- Reservations must be made by December 24th.
- CLICK HERE to make your reservation using our discounted room block!
- The address to the hotel is 859 Convention Center Blvd.
- Valet Parking at the Hotel: $45 plus taxes and gratuities daily.
- We are pleased to offer a hotel room block at the Omni Riverfront Hotel.
- Room rates are $209++/room.
- Reservations must be made by December 24th.
- CLICK HERE to make your reservation using our discounted room block!
- The address to the hotel is 701 Convention Center Blvd.
- Valet Parking at the Hotel: $45 plus taxes and gratuities daily.
Patron Levels, Tickets, and Underwriting Opportunities
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
Past Proudly Pro-Life Honorees
- 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!
2025 Proudly Pro-Life Gala 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
2025 Patron Supporters
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
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.
