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Our annual Proudly Pro-Life Gala will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2021, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s gala will be an exciting virtual event broadcast LIVE on WLAE TV and across the internet!
How to Watch: Watch LIVE on WLAE TV (See Channel Listing) in the New Orleans area, at www.ProLifeGala.com or on Louisiana Right to Life or WLAE’s Facebook page. Your are encouraged to hold a watching party at your home (safely, of course!)
The virtual gala will feature:
To those patrons and ticket purchasers, we will miss being with you in person, but it’s our hope to make the night as special as we can for you from afar! Thank you for your support of life!
Louisiana and New Orleans Right to Life are proud to honor Super Bowl XXXIX champion, former New Orleans Saint and outspoken advocate for life Benjamin Watson and his wife, Kirsten (an outspoken pro-life advocate in her on right) with the 2021 Proudly Pro-Life Award for their pro-life leadership and dedication throughout Benjamin’s 16-year pro-football career.
A first-round draft pick of the New England Patriots out of the University of Georgia, Watson, a tight end, was an offensive force during his career, with 547 receptions (44 touchdowns) for more than 6,000 yards with the Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and New Orleans Saints. He played in New Orleans from 2013-2015 and again in 2018.
One of the couple’s greatest passions in life is to protect the lives of the most defenseless. As one of the most outspoken pro-life voices in media, Benjamin, along with Kirsten, personally devote their time and money to assist pregnancy resource centers. Benjamin has also addressed the March for Life, which takes place every year in Washington, D.C., and joined Louisiana Right to Life officials at the U.S. Supreme Court in March 2020 for oral arguments in the case June Medical Services v. Russo.
The Watsons has also done many things to help the New Orleans community specifically, including purchasing an ultrasound machine for the Baptist Community Health Center in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.
Benjamin is starring in the recently released film Divided Hearts of America, a moving pro-life film that is being produced by himself alongside many notable pro-life advocates such as Dr. Alveda King, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson, and Abby Johnson, author of Unplanned. (Click here for more information.)
Benjamin’s uncanny ability to objectively address controversial topics like abortion in such an eloquent manner has placed him on major TV networks, including ABC, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and the Christian Broadcasting Network, to share his opinions. He and Kirsten have also spoken on current events at schools, churches, and conferences across the country.
Benjamin and Kirsten’s foundation, One More, is dedicated to impacting the lives of those in need by providing enrichment opportunities and promoting education through charitable initiatives and partnerships.
Benjamin and Kirsten are the parents of seven children.
During the Virtual Proudly Pro-Life Gala, all our Gala Patrons and Supporters will have the chance to win one of three different prizes! We will pull the names live during the Gala. Become a Gala Supporter today to enter to win! Must make at least a $50 Gala donation to enter a chance to win one of the prizes, and donation must be made by Noon on Saturday January 16. Gala patrons will receive an equal number of chances as their original number of tickets would have allowed.
“Holding on for Dear Life” Original Painting by Kristen Clapper
Chair Couple Mike and Dana Hammer
Mike and Dana Hammer are proud to once again serve as the Chair Couple for the Proudly Pro-Life Gala. Mike and Dana have sponsored monthly pro-life luncheons for leaders in the New Orleans pro-life cause for years, and Dana founded the Advertise for Life Initiative at Louisiana Right to Life. Mike is the Principal of Pontchartrain Capital LLC, an investment banking group.
Committee members include Kathleen Benfield, Christopher Chin, Jerry Christopher, Benjamin Clapper, Sandy Cunningham, Anne Dardis, Arthur Dupré, Carlton Guillot, Kathleen Harrison, Colleen Ingraffia, Peg Kenny, Judy Legett Martin, Karen McGoey, Stacy Pellerin, Judy Quinilty, Sharon Rodi, Alexandra Seghers, Angie Thomas, Theresa Truxillo, Robert Winn, and Sarah Zagorski.
Even Though We are Virtual, We Still Need Your Support of our Pro-Life Mission!
Lifesaver Patron: $25,000
Champion of Life Patron: $15,000
Defender of Life Patron: $10,000
Lover of Life Patron: $5,000
Friend of Life Patron: $2,500
Life Patron: $1,500
Individual Patron Supporter: $250
Virtual Gala Supporter: Suggested Donation of $50
Or, make a donation of your choice to support the life-saving work of Louisiana Right to Life!
Note: For those supporters who purchased an individual ticket before the event shifted virtual, we will provide you a special gift for your support!
CLICK HERE TO BECOME A PATRON OR SUPPORTER
