Acadiana Proudly Pro-Life Gala

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Thank you for attending and supporting our 2026 Proudly Pro-Life Gala! Louisiana Right to Life and the Bienvenu-Smith Fund for Acadiana Pro-Life Education are our state’s leading PREAUX LIFE voices, from the Capitol to the classroom!

Because of your support, we save countless generations of lives, change hearts and minds, advance adoption, and support mothers.

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Our Speakers

Keynote Speaker

Pam Tebow

Pam Tebow is the mother of Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Tebow and three other beautiful children.

Pam courageously fought for Tim’s life during a difficult pregnancy and speaks about the beauty of motherhood. Pam and her husband, Bob, lead many ministries including an orphanage, named Uncle Dick’s Home, which has homed scores of orphans since 1991! The Tebows also founded a safe house for rescued girls.

Honoree

Gov. Jeff Landry and the Landry Family

Gov. Jeff Landry has been a steadfast champion of life in his time as Governor, already signing seven pro-life laws. He was also a fierce leader for moms and babies as Attorney General and as a Congressman.

His late mother, Edna Bienvenu Landry, was a devoted pro-life advocate known for being “pro-life in the trenches” in her family life and community involvement. We look forward to seeing you at the Gala to honor these two incredible pro-life champions!

Emcee

Erica Inzina, J.D.

Erica Inzina started with Louisiana Right to Life in 2023 as a legal intern after a law school course on slavery and racism ignited her passion for pro-life advocacy. Today, she serves as Louisiana Right to Life’s Policy Director. In this role, Erica works closely with elected officials to craft legislation and strategically plan pro-life policy implementation.

Erica has a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from the UL-Monroe and a Juris Doctorate from LSU. She and her husband, Blase, are residents of Lafayette where they raise their five children.

Executive Director

Benjamin Clapper

Benjamin Clapper serves as the Executive Director of Louisiana Right to Life.

Benjamin’s dedication to the pro-life movement began in late high school in his hometown of Mobile, AL, but was strengthened in college as he actively worked with Students for Life of America and went on to found Louisiana Students for Life. For his full biography – click here,

Benjamin and his wife, Kristen, reside in Mandeville with their four beautiful daughters: Kate, Mary Rose, Julia, and Claire.

Chair Couples

Rep. Beau & Kaci Beaullieu and Sen. Brach & Carly Myers

Bishop of Lafayette

His Excellency J. Douglas Deshotel

Bienvenu-Smith Fund President

John Bienvenu

Youth Programs Director

Hannah Guilliam

BienvenuSmith ProLife
School of the Year

St. Cecilia School

Thank You to our Patrons!

2026 Patrons

Life Savers:

Beth and Richard Gaiennie

Defenders of Life:

Gregory Consulting and Controls, LLC
Dr. Jerome and Germaine Smith

Lovers of Life:

John and Melanie Bienvenu
Stephen and Penny Bienvenu
Dr. Daniel and Megan Domingue
Facilities Consulting Group, LLC
State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D.
Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey
Erica and Blase Inzina
J&J Exterminating
Rep. Jacob Landry
Mills Family Foundation
Bruce and Stacy Montesano
Greg and Paige Roussel
Rucks Family Foundation

Bar Sponsors:

Rep. Troy Hebert
Sewart Supply, LLC

Supporters of Life:

Patrick D. Briese, DDS
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
Clark Integrated Medical Clinics
and Godchaux Wealth Management
Rep. Julie Emerson and Speaker Phillip Devillier
Dr. Christopher and Dawn Hubbell
Kishbaugh Construction
Secretary of State Nancy Landry
State Sen. Brach Myers and State Rep. Annie Spell
The Perret Family

Individual Patrons:

Beau and Sara Bourque
Rev. George LaGrutta
The Picard Group / Michot Consulting

Entertainment Sponsor:

Coteau Grove

2026 Host Committee

State Rep. Beau and Kaci Beaullieu
John and Melanie Bienvenu
Stephen and Penny Bienvenu
TJ Burgess
Benjamin and Kristen Clapper
Dr. Daniel and Megan Domingue
Ray Domingue
Beth and Richard Gaiennie
Dr. James and Kathleen D. Godchaux
Blaise Gregory
Hannah Guilliam
Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey
Erica and Blase Inzina
Kate Miguez
Will and Sandra Mills
Bruce and Stacy Montesano
State Rep. Brach and Carly Myers
Angelle Pearce
Suzanne Pergola
Krystal Romero
Greg and Paige Roussel
Rucks Family Foundation
Dr. Jerome and Germaine Smith
Aaron Travasos

Past Honorees

2014 – Dr. Zerben Bienvenu and Dr. William Smith
2015 – Dr. Wilton Bergeron and Evelyn Landry, R.N.
2016 – Brenda DesOrmeaux and Suzanne Tierney
2017 – Annette Domingue and Dud Lestrapes
2018 – Wayne Frederic and Dr. James and Kathleen Godchaux
2019 – John Stu Coleman and Dr. Michael and Sandy Hindelang
2021 – Sharon Fontenot and Dr. Kim and Bonnie Hardey
2022 – John and Jerri Miller and Dr. Brent Prather
2023 – Will and Sandra Mills and Charles “Bob” Theriot
2025 – Patrice Lewis, Acadiana Pregnancy Center and Clinic

Because you are supporting our most useful fund, the Louisiana Right to Life Federation, donations are not tax-deductible. To make your gift tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law, click here.