PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
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Delta Downs supports UW: Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel donates $39,218 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Delta Downs Racetrack Casino & Hotel representatives Steve Kuypers, vice president and general manager; Carol Core, assistant general manager; Becky Ainsworth, director of Resource Development for United Way of Southwest Louisiana; and Nora Popillion, director of Entertainment & Public Relations.
McNeese State University
Citgo supports MSU: Citgo Petroleum Corp. presents a $5,000 donation for business scholarships in the McNeese College of Business through the McNeese State University Foundation. On hand for the donation are, from left, Petula Glaspie, human resources business partner at Citgo; Dr. Musa Essayyad, college dean; and Mickey Mancuso, human resources business partner at Citgo.
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Energy Transfer supports Christus St. Patrick Foundation: Energy Transfer representatives Dennis Odum, vice president, Operations Trunkline Gas (second from left) and Jeff Brightwell, vice president, Operations Lake Charles LNG (second from right), present a check for $5,000 to Christus St. Patrick Foundation representatives Kay Barnett, CFRE, Executive Director of Development, (far left) and Cara Wyland, Children’s Miracle Network Director (far right) as a corporate sponsor of the April 22 Dragon Boat Race. The race benefits the Children’s Miracle Network program at Christus St. Patrick Hospital.
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First Federal supports Salvation Army: First Federal Bank of Louisiana donated $10,000 to the Salvation Army for its annual Empty Bowl fundraiser, held on March 7. On hand for the donation are, from left, Lt. Richard Watts, Meghan Abraham, Sam Wilkinson, Cindy Hanks and Leslie Harless.
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Westwood Elementary supports UW: Westwood Elementary School donates $5,826 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Westwood Elementary Principal, Jerry Treme; and Melissa Butter, Resource Development Manager from United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
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Turner Industries supports Christus St. Patrick Foundation:
Turner Industries Group representatives Kenny Bartoszek, Project Controls Manager (far right), Gregory P. Thibodeaux, Business Development manager/marketing (third from right), Victoria Deason, Human Resources/receptionist (third from left) and Greg Dorman, Project Controls (far left) present Christus St. Patrick Foundation representatives Kay Barnett, executive director of Development, CFRE (second from right), and Cara Wyland, Children’s Miracle Network director (second from left), a $5,000 donation as a corporate sponsor of the 2017 Dragon Boat Race benefitting the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) of Christus St. Patrick Hospital. The fifth annual Dragon Boat Race will be held April 22.
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Maplewood Elementary supports UW: Maplewood Elementary School donates $6,763 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Maplewood Elementary School representatives Susan Matheson, secretary; Brad Brinkley, principal; and Denise Durel, president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
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Vincent Settlement supports UW: Vincent Settlement Elementary donates $6,175 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Felicia Burke, Resource Development Manager from United Way of Southwest Louisiana; and Julee Spann, principal of Vincent Settlement Elementary.
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Henry Heights supports UW: Henry Heights Elementary donates $5,734 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Henry Heights Elementary representatives Teresa Baldauf, lead teacher; Kelly Juneau, assistant principal; and Melissa Butter, Resource Development Manager from United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
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Phillips 66 suppots UW: Phillips 66 donates $443,982 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Phillips 66 representatives Megan Hartman, public relations director; Rich Harbison, plant manager; and Denise Durel, president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
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CPPJ supports UW: Calcasieu Parish Police Jury donates $5,573 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury representatives Kane Webb and Tom Hoefer; and Felicia Burke, Resource Development Manager for United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
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Cypress Cove supports UW: Cypress Cove Elementary donates $5,603 to United Way of Southwest Louisiana. On hand for the donation are, from left, Cypress Cove Elementary representatives Lynn Hamilton, principal; Jaclyn Ware, assistant principal and Felicia Burke, Resource Development Manager from United Way of Southwest Louisiana.
Joining Hands for
Autism committee
expresses thanks
Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana, St. Nicholas Center for Children, and Autism Society SWLA Chapter extend thanks to all who participated, volunteered, and donated in support of the seventh annual Joining Hands for Autism awareness walk held April 1 at St. Louis Catholic High School (SLCHS).
More than 700 individuals registered for the walk, and over 50 more volunteered to solicit donations, and provide assistance and support before, during and after the event.
We are especially grateful to the support given by SLCHS Principal, Deacon Chris Fontenot, Tanya France, all the faculty and students. There were 212 students registered for the walk and raised more than $4,000 for the cause. Many students assisted in set-up before the walk, volunteered before and after the walk. The SLCHS Saints Marching Band led the parade, which helped to give all the walkers an extra beat as they walked the route.
Mayor Randy Roach was given a “Certificate of Appreciation” for the support he has given the three agencies during his time as mayor. Dr. Toby Osburn, executive director of Autism Services of SWLA presented the award.
We extend our thanks to the following individuals who led our opening and closing ceremonies: Tony Dietz, master of ceremonies; Deacon Chris Fontenot and Michelle Mudd, prayer; Councilman John Ieyoub, welcome from the city of Lake Charles; Aaron Simon, soloist for the national anthem; and Allie Ieyoub Davis, Project Fit, warm-ups. We are also grateful to Mayor Roach for proclaiming April 1, 2017, as Joining Hands for Autism Walk Day in the city of Lake Charles and for participating in the event.
The following individuals and businesses made donations of advertising, food, beverages, and cash in order to promote the event and provide refreshments for participants:
Acme Signs
Adsource
American Press
Club Tabby
Delicious Donuts
Freshko Food Services Corporation Kentwood Springs Water
KPLC TV
Lake Charles Coca Cola Bottling Company
L’auberge Casino Resort
Panera Bread
Pronia’s Deli and Bakery
Raising Cane’s
Southern Solid Waste
Southwest Beverage Company
Starbucks
Sweet Chic Bakery Boutique
Plaques were given to the three following teams: Largest Team: Team Olivia — Iberia Bank; Best Team T-shirt Design — Cooper’s Troopers; Raising the Most Money: Team Olivia.
Thank you, Southwest Louisiana, for making Joining Hands for Autism 2017 a great success!
Joining Hands for Autism
Event Committee:
Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana — Geri Christ Landry and
Toby Osburn
Southwest LA Chapter –
Autism Society — Melissa Adams
St. Nicholas Center for Children —
Christy Papania-Jones and
Ada Oquain
St Louis Catholic High School —
Tanya France
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