We are pleased to announce that the 10th Blue Ribbon Soiree has been rescheduled for October 14, 2021. Thanks to all the generous donors that helped us raise over $30,000 in 2020. Please check back for ways you can support us.
Thanks to Our Early Bird Sponsors
Kalurah Street Grill - Food Sponsor
Tallulah - Food Sponsor
The Gregory - Food Sponsor
Coca Cola - Beverage Sponsor
LH Lending - Merrymaker
Accu Tech - Merrymaker
John and Betina Breaux - Merrymaker
Manchac - Revelry
Oliver Sartor, MD - Revelry
Brad and Jo Lanehart - Revelry
Janey Nasca - Revelry
Wampold Companies - Celebration
Citizens Bank & Trust - Celebration
Capitol City Produce - Celebration Sponsor
McConnell Brick - Revelry Sponsor
Mockler Beverage Company - Beverage Sponsor
Louisiana Lagniappe - Food Sponsor
Raymond James - Revelry Sponsor
Lipsey's - Merrymaker Sponsor
Paul Bologna Fine Wines - Beverage Sponsor
Ed and Nancy Vinci - Merrymaker Sponsor
Paul Bologna Fine Wines
LH Lending - Merrymaker Sponsor
Assurance Financial - Merrymaker Sponsor
Get Graphics - In-kind Sponsor
Drusilla Place Catering - Food Sponsor
Brad & Jo Lanehart - Revelry Sponsor
X-pert Productions - In-kind Sponsor
Tallulah - Food Sponsor
The Gregory - Beverage Sponsor
Tom Besselman
Donations can be made with mastercard or visa at “DONATE” link below or mail checks to
P.O. Box 84679, Baton Rouge, LA 70884
THE SOIRÉE EXPERIENCE
The 10th Annual Blue Ribbon Soirée benefiting prostate cancer research will be held at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom in Baton Rouge and will feature silent/live auctions as well as a raffle. Tickets are $100/each and guests are encouraged to dress in blue, the color of prostate cancer awareness.
THE INSPIRATION OF THE BLUE RIBBON SOIRÉE
The Blue Ribbon Soirée is held annually in memory of Joel Nasca and Larry Ferachi
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer.
About 1 man in 9 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
About 1 man in 41 will die of this disease.
The American Cancer Society estimates that:
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About 191,930 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2020.
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About 33, 330 men in the U.S. will die of the disease in 2020