Our 2023 Proudly Pro-Life Gala will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 14, 2023 in the Great Hall of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Our 2022 Gala was a great success, even amid the difficulty and challenge that COVID posed to every one of us. We look forward to coming back together in 2023 and celebrating the victory of the pro-life movement at the Convention Center!
The newly-renovated and upgraded Great Hall is designed to bring you a great and fun-filled evening! Our Patron Party will begin at 6:00 PM, and there will be an After Party featuring the Sugar Shakers, fun music, and dancing directly following the close of the Gala! More information about Patron, Ticket, and Underwriting Opportunities, our Hotel Room Block, purchasing Parking Passes, and more, are available in the green boxes below!
Since 1970, Louisiana and New Orleans Right to Life have worked through education, legislation, activism, and service to restore the right to life in Louisiana by opposing abortion, euthanasia, and other life destroying actions. Our statewide efforts have results in generations of lives saved and Louisiana becoming the most pro-life state in America. With your help, we have consistently educated and built up the culture of life, empowering young people with the truth about life issues.
Our keynote speaker is two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, Heisman Trophy winner, and PRO-LIFE ADVOCATE, Tim Tebow!
Did you miss the 2022 Gala? Click here to watch our recap!
Keynote Speaker:
Tim Tebow
Tim is a two-time national champion, first-round NFL draft pick, Heisman Trophy winner, and PRO-LIFE ADVOCATE!
Tim serves as a college football analyst for ESPN. Prior to joining ESPN, Tebow played three years in the NFL for the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets. Recently, Tebow retired from professional baseball where he was a member of the New York Mets organization. Tebow is the author of four (4) New York Times Best Selling books; Through My Eyes, Shaken, This Is The Day, and the latest, his first children’s book, Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember.
Tim Tebow grew up the son of missionaries and has returned to the Philippines several times throughout his life to spread God’s word and do the Lord’s work by serving the needy. The Tim Tebow Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need.
Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow (nee Nel-Peters) who is a South African model and former beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa.
Proudly Pro-Life Honoree: Bobbie Jones
Bobbie is an inspirational pro-life leader and adoptive mother. After having an abortion in 1972 and finding healing 12 years later, Bobbie strives to share the truth about abortion’s aftermath as the regional coordinator for Silent No More Awareness. Bobbie has provided help for abortion-minded women on the sidewalk outside of abortion facilities for decades. She also adopted Sarah Jones Zagorski from foster care when Sarah was 9 years old. Sarah is now a local and national pro-life advocate.
After Party Band:
Sugar Shaker
Directly after the close of the Gala, the Sugar Shakers will kickoff our After Party with fun music and dancing!
A high-energy, multi-talented group of musicians, Sugar Shaker has quickly become one of the most sought-after special events bands on the Gulf Coast.
“Sugar Shaker has one goal: get your guests on the dance floor and keep them there all evening long. Having performed around the world for the past thirty years, I have never been a part of a more diverse team of musicians that know how to deliver a party. From weddings of fifty, to corporate events for 10,000 people, Sugar Shaker always delivers 110%. The secret to our success is simple: consistency and fun!” – Sugar Shaker Leader Allan Maxwell
Use the sections below to view Patron and Ticket Levels, and learn more information about our Gala!
Patron Levels, Tickets, and Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Levels and Tickets
Lifesaver Patron: $25,000
- Includes 30 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 10 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 8 complimentary parking passes
Champion of Life Patron: $15,000
- Includes 20 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 8 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 6 complimentary parking passes
Defender of Life Patron: $10,000
- Includes 20 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 6 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 4 complimentary parking passes
Lover of Life Patron: $5,000
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 2 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 2 complimentary parking passes
Friend of Life Patron: $2,500
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage
- 1 complimentary parking pass
Life Patron: $1,500
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Patron Supporter: $250
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner, and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Ticket: $150
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Dinner and After Party
.
Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Party Sponsor: $12,500
- Includes prominent name or business recognition at patron party cocktail hour, including name/logo on napkins
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
Clergy/Pastor Sponsor: $6,000
- Includes 4 reservations for the donor and sponsorship of clergy/pastor guests
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
Bar Sponsor (4 available): $2,000
- Includes prominent name or business name recognition at one of the bars
Parking and Hotel Information
Parking
- We have a special parking block, $15 per vehicle, at the Hilton "Whale Wall" Lot directly across the street from the Convention Center's Great Hall. Parking passes are available for purchase HERE!
- You can also use Uber or Lyft to get back and forth to the Gala.
- Click HERE for a map of the Hilton "Whale Wall" Lot & the Great Hall!
Hotel
- We have a hotel room block at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside available! Click here to purchase a room.
- The standard room rate is $228/night. The DEADLINE to purchase a room through our room block is December 22nd.
- You can book your room(s) online at the link above, or call (972) 770-6100 and provide SRP code: RTL
Past Proudly Pro-Life Honorees
- 1999 - His Excellency, Francis B. Schulte
- 2000 - Lawrence D. Garvey
- 2001 - His Excellency, Philip M. Hannan
- 2002 - Robert E. Winn, Esquire
- 2003 - Kathleen Nee Benfield
- 2004 - John & Pam Richard and Pastor Bill Shanks
- 2005 - Sharon Ryan Rodi, Esq.
- 2007 - Raymond F. Gassar, M.S., Ph.D.
- 2008 - W. Al Krotoski, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
- 2009 - Judith Legett Martin and Karen Perrier McGoey
- 2010 - Dorinda Chiappetta Bordlee
- 2011 - Peg Kenny
- 2012 - ACCESS & Woman’s New Life Center
- 2013 - His Excellency, Alfred C. Hughes
- 2014 - Cindy Collins
- 2015 - His Excellency, Gregory M. Aymond
- 2016 - John Hauler and LA Knights of Columbus
- 2017 - Honorable & Mrs. David Vitter
- 2018 - John Smestad
- 2019 - David, Susan, & Jimmy Scotton and Roy & Gail Daigle
- 2020 - Congressman Steve Scalise
- 2021 - Benjamin and Kirsten Watson
- 2022 - Senator Katrina Jackson
- 2023 - Bobbie Jones
Patron Levels, Tickets, and Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Levels and Tickets
Lifesaver Patron: $25,000
- Includes 30 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 10 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 8 complimentary parking passes
Champion of Life Patron: $15,000
- Includes 20 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage, acknowledgement on the website and special recognition in The Luminary newsletter
- 8 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 6 complimentary parking passes
Defender of Life Patron: $10,000
- Includes 20 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 6 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 4 complimentary parking passes
Lover of Life Patron: $5,000
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage and acknowledgement on the website
- 2 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
- 2 complimentary parking passes
Friend of Life Patron: $2,500
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage
- 1 complimentary parking pass
Life Patron: $1,500
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Patron Supporter: $250
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner, and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
Individual Ticket: $150
- Includes 1 reservation to the Proudly Pro-Life Dinner and After Party
.
Underwriting Opportunities
Patron Party Sponsor: $12,500
- Includes prominent name or business recognition at patron party cocktail hour, including name/logo on napkins
- Includes 10 reservations to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
Clergy/Pastor Sponsor: $6,000
- Includes 4 reservations for the donor and sponsorship of clergy/pastor guests
- 4 tickets to VIP Reception and Photo Opportunity featuring Tim Tebow
Bar Sponsor (4 available): $2,000
- Includes prominent name or business name recognition at one of the bars
Parking and Hotel Information
Parking
- We have a special parking block, $15 per vehicle, at the Hilton "Whale Wall" Lot directly across the street from the Convention Center's Great Hall. Parking passes are available for purchase HERE!
- You can also use Uber or Lyft to get back and forth to the Gala.
- Click HERE for a map of the Hilton "Whale Wall" Lot & the Great Hall!
Hotel
- We have a hotel room block at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside available! Click here to purchase a room.
- The standard room rate is $228/night. The DEADLINE to purchase a room through our room block is December 22nd.
- You can book your room(s) online at the link above, or call (972) 770-6100 and provide SRP code: RTL
Past Proudly Pro-Life Honorees
- 1999 - His Excellency, Francis B. Schulte
- 2000 - Lawrence D. Garvey
- 2001 - His Excellency, Philip M. Hannan
- 2002 - Robert E. Winn, Esquire
- 2003 - Kathleen Nee Benfield
- 2004 - John & Pam Richard and Pastor Bill Shanks
- 2005 - Sharon Ryan Rodi, Esq.
- 2007 - Raymond F. Gassar, M.S., Ph.D.
- 2008 - W. Al Krotoski, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
- 2009 - Judith Legett Martin and Karen Perrier McGoey
- 2010 - Dorinda Chiappetta Bordlee
- 2011 - Peg Kenny
- 2012 - ACCESS & Woman’s New Life Center
- 2013 - His Excellency, Alfred C. Hughes
- 2014 - Cindy Collins
- 2015 - His Excellency, Gregory M. Aymond
- 2016 - John Hauler and LA Knights of Columbus
- 2017 - Honorable & Mrs. David Vitter
- 2018 - John Smestad
- 2019 - David, Susan, & Jimmy Scotton and Roy & Gail Daigle
- 2020 - Congressman Steve Scalise
- 2021 - Benjamin and Kirsten Watson
- 2022 - Senator Katrina Jackson
- 2023 - Bobbie Jones
Thank you to our generous Host Committee and 2023 Patrons!
Proudly Pro-Life Host Committee
We are so thankful to our 2023 Proudly Pro-Life Gala Host Committee!
Mary Jane W. Becker
John and Deborah Blancher
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
Joey Cleveland Caruso
Jerry and Barbara Christopher
Dan and Celie Clark
Stan and Isabel Cowley
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Crapanzano
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Roy and Gail Daigle
Jack and Anne Dardis
Quinn and Karen Eagan
Rev. Ed Grice
Mike and Dana Hammer
K&B Industries
Jessica Jambon, Realtor
Jack and Cindy Jensen
Greg and Yvette LaCour
Deacon Gary and Claudia Levy
Judy Legett
King and Karen McGoey
Bob and June Menard
Mrs. Jane Nalty
Dr. Lynne Neitzschman
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Melissa Perret
John and Debbie Perrone
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Quinilty
Remnant Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. "Rusty" Renaudin
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Anthony and Isabel Schneller
Shannon Simons, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Sunseri
Senator David Vitter
Earl and Carolyn Weiser
Whitman Family Foundation
Norris and Bob Williams
The Willwoods Community
2023 Patron Supporters
Presenting Sponsor:
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Champion of Life Patrons:
The Hammer Family
Hunter Lundy
Whitman Family Foundation
Defender of Life Patrons:
Jack and Cindy Jensen
K&B Industries
Wine & Champagne Sponsor:
Robby and Kathryn Howard
Lover of Life Patrons:
Mary Jane W. Becker
John and Deborah Blancher
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Canizaro
Joey Cleveland Caruso
Dan and Celie Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Crapanzano
Roy and Gail Daigle
Jack and Anne Dardis
Quinn and Karen Eagan
Rev. Ed Grice
Bill and Judy Hidalgo
Steven and Kathy Hubbell
J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
Deacon Gary and Claudia Levy
Bob and June Menard
Mrs. Jane H. Nalty
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Melissa Perret
John and Debbie Perrone
The Remnant Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. “Rusty” Renaudin
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Ann and Gordon Stevens
Former U.S. Senator David Vitter
Bob and Norris Williams
Friend of Life Patrons:
Rod and Linda Abele
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Stan and Isabel Cowley
Congressman Garret Graves
LA Senator Sharon Hewitt
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
Greg and Yvette LaCour
Attorney General Jeff Landry
Judy Legett
Jim and Stacy Pellerin, and Mel and Lauren Lagarde
Mary and Gerard Thomas
Earl and Carolyn Weiser
The Willwoods Community
Bar Sponsors:
Sewart Supply, LLC
Berryland Campers
Entertainment Sponsor:
Jerry Christopher Insurance
Life Patrons:
Claire Bennett
Catholic Charities Pregnancy Services
Jerry and Barbara Christopher
Bob and Lynn Clapper
Robert and Lauren Clark
Rev. Gary Copping
Dr. and Mrs. Guy Cresson
Nicholas A. Danna III
Deidra Edwards
James and Kathleen Godchaux
Former LA Senator Elbert Guillory
Dan and Nancy Henderson
Karl and Laura Huber
Jessica Jambon, Realtor
Claudia Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kitchen
Lakeshore Church
Patrick and Laura Mansfield
George and Donna Martin
King and Karen McGoey
Dr. Lynne Neitzschman
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Quinilty
LA Representatives Beau Beaullieu, R. Dewith Carrier, John Illg, Timothy Kerner, and Laurie Schlegal
Marc and Darlene Robert
St. Catherine of Sienna Church
St. Edward the Confessor Church
St. Francis Xavier Church
St. Pius X Church
St. Tammany Right to Life
Stan and Judy Salathe
Congressman Steve Scalise
Anthony and Isabel Schneller
State Treasurer John Schroder
LA Senators Cameron Henry and Kirk Talbot, and LA Representatives Stephanie Hilferty, Polly Thomas, and Debbie Villio
Shannon Simons, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Sunseri
Team Tangie Realtors
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Toomy
Melissa and Matt Wender
LA Representative Mark Wright
George and Ida Zimmer
Individual Patron Supporters:
Brian and Virginia Almon
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin
Beth Benson
Rev. Robert Cavalier
St. Tammany Parish President Mike and Catherine Cooper
Sharon Winn Fremin
Chuck Goslin
Carlton and Carlys Guillot
Jim Hebert and Jo-Ann Testa-Hebert
Colleen Ingraffia
Zella May
Margaret and Tom Murphy
National Association of Pro-Life Nurses
Michael and Kelley Olinde
Rev. Joe Palermo
Randal Pick
Michael and Meryl Rooney
Angie Thomas
Maria Winn
Proudly Pro-Life Host Committee
We are so thankful to our 2023 Proudly Pro-Life Gala Host Committee!
Mary Jane W. Becker
John and Deborah Blancher
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
Joey Cleveland Caruso
Jerry and Barbara Christopher
Dan and Celie Clark
Stan and Isabel Cowley
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Crapanzano
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Roy and Gail Daigle
Jack and Anne Dardis
Quinn and Karen Eagan
Rev. Ed Grice
Mike and Dana Hammer
K&B Industries
Jessica Jambon, Realtor
Jack and Cindy Jensen
Greg and Yvette LaCour
Deacon Gary and Claudia Levy
Judy Legett
King and Karen McGoey
Bob and June Menard
Mrs. Jane Nalty
Dr. Lynne Neitzschman
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Melissa Perret
John and Debbie Perrone
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Quinilty
Remnant Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. "Rusty" Renaudin
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Anthony and Isabel Schneller
Shannon Simons, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Sunseri
Senator David Vitter
Earl and Carolyn Weiser
Whitman Family Foundation
Norris and Bob Williams
The Willwoods Community
2023 Patron Supporters
Presenting Sponsor:
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Champion of Life Patrons:
The Hammer Family
Hunter Lundy
Whitman Family Foundation
Defender of Life Patrons:
Jack and Cindy Jensen
K&B Industries
Wine & Champagne Sponsor:
Robby and Kathryn Howard
Lover of Life Patrons:
Mary Jane W. Becker
John and Deborah Blancher
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Canizaro
Joey Cleveland Caruso
Dan and Celie Clark
Dr. and Mrs. Joe Crapanzano
Roy and Gail Daigle
Jack and Anne Dardis
Quinn and Karen Eagan
Rev. Ed Grice
Bill and Judy Hidalgo
Steven and Kathy Hubbell
J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
Deacon Gary and Claudia Levy
Bob and June Menard
Mrs. Jane H. Nalty
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Melissa Perret
John and Debbie Perrone
The Remnant Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. J.R. “Rusty” Renaudin
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Ann and Gordon Stevens
Former U.S. Senator David Vitter
Bob and Norris Williams
Friend of Life Patrons:
Rod and Linda Abele
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D.
Stan and Isabel Cowley
Congressman Garret Graves
LA Senator Sharon Hewitt
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
Greg and Yvette LaCour
Attorney General Jeff Landry
Judy Legett
Jim and Stacy Pellerin, and Mel and Lauren Lagarde
Mary and Gerard Thomas
Earl and Carolyn Weiser
The Willwoods Community
Bar Sponsors:
Sewart Supply, LLC
Berryland Campers
Entertainment Sponsor:
Jerry Christopher Insurance
Life Patrons:
Claire Bennett
Catholic Charities Pregnancy Services
Jerry and Barbara Christopher
Bob and Lynn Clapper
Robert and Lauren Clark
Rev. Gary Copping
Dr. and Mrs. Guy Cresson
Nicholas A. Danna III
Deidra Edwards
James and Kathleen Godchaux
Former LA Senator Elbert Guillory
Dan and Nancy Henderson
Karl and Laura Huber
Jessica Jambon, Realtor
Claudia Kennedy
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kitchen
Lakeshore Church
Patrick and Laura Mansfield
George and Donna Martin
King and Karen McGoey
Dr. Lynne Neitzschman
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Quinilty
LA Representatives Beau Beaullieu, R. Dewith Carrier, John Illg, Timothy Kerner, and Laurie Schlegal
Marc and Darlene Robert
St. Catherine of Sienna Church
St. Edward the Confessor Church
St. Francis Xavier Church
St. Pius X Church
St. Tammany Right to Life
Stan and Judy Salathe
Congressman Steve Scalise
Anthony and Isabel Schneller
State Treasurer John Schroder
LA Senators Cameron Henry and Kirk Talbot, and LA Representatives Stephanie Hilferty, Polly Thomas, and Debbie Villio
Shannon Simons, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Sunseri
Team Tangie Realtors
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Toomy
Melissa and Matt Wender
LA Representative Mark Wright
George and Ida Zimmer
Individual Patron Supporters:
Brian and Virginia Almon
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin
Beth Benson
Rev. Robert Cavalier
St. Tammany Parish President Mike and Catherine Cooper
Sharon Winn Fremin
Chuck Goslin
Carlton and Carlys Guillot
Jim Hebert and Jo-Ann Testa-Hebert
Colleen Ingraffia
Zella May
Margaret and Tom Murphy
National Association of Pro-Life Nurses
Michael and Kelley Olinde
Rev. Joe Palermo
Randal Pick
Michael and Meryl Rooney
Angie Thomas
Maria Winn
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