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McNeese State University

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made to McNeese State University to establish the Dr. David A. Kestel Memorial Pre-Dental Scholarship through the McNeese Foundation. Donna Kestel — along with family and friends — has established the scholarship in memory of her husband, Dr. David Kestel. On hand for the presentation are, from left: Dr. Caroline Hennigan, instructor of biological science and adviser to the Pre-Dental Society at McNeese; daughters, Amy Kestel and Stephanie Kestel Karpovs; Donna Kestel; and Richard H. Reid, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president of the foundation.

Magnolia LNG supportS SWLA Youth Foundation: Magnolia LNG recently donated $2,500 to the Southwest Louisiana Youth Foundation to fund educational programs about social issues facing teens. The organization implements the popular Truth, Facts & Lies program in Calcasieu, Jeff Davis and Allen parishes. It will be in 22 area schools in the 2019-2010 school year. The donation will help cover the cost of classroom supplies, T-shirts, volunteer training and more.

Magnolia LNG supports American Heart Association: Magnolia LNG recently donated $2,000 to the American Heart Association for its 2018 SWLA Heart Walk at the Lake Charles Civic Center. The annual Heart Walk will raise money to fund the AHA’s mission: building healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Magnolia LNG supports Children’s Museum: Magnolia LNG recently donated $1,500 to the Children’s Museum of Lake Charles for its annual fundraiser. The event, Imagination Celebration: A Louisiana Saturday Night, will be held at the historic Cash and Carry building Saturday, Sept. 15. It includes live and silent auctions, Cajun cuisine and live music. The money raised will go toward maintaining and increasing programs and scholarships to Title 1 schools and at-risk children and their families.

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