The 2025 Proudly Pro-Life Gala will be held at 7:00 PM on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in the Great Hall of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center!
The Patron Reception will begin at 6:00 PM in the Great Hall, on the corner of Julia St. and Convention Center Blvd. More information about patron levels, tickets, and underwriting opportunities, our hotel room block, parking, our Metairie bus transportation, and more, will be available in October!
Patron Levels and Tickets
Lifesaver Patron: $25,000
- Includes 30 reservations (3 tables) 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 Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala “Host Committee” Member
Champion of Life Patron: $15,000
- Includes 20 reservations (2 tables) 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 Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala “Host Committee” Member
Defender of Life Patron: $10,000
- Includes 20 reservations (2 tables) 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 Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala “Host Committee” Member
Lover of Life Patron: $5,000
- Includes 10 reservations (1 table) 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 Nick Vujicic
- Inclusion as a Proudly Pro-Life Gala “Host Committee” Member
Friend of Life Patron: $2,500
- Includes 10 reservations (1 table) to the Proudly Pro-Life Patron Party, Dinner and After Party
- Listing in the Gala invitation and program
- Table signage
Life Patron: $2,000
- Includes 10 reservations (1 table) 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: $175
- 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 Nick Vujicic
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 Nick Vujicic
Bar Sponsor (4 available): $2,000
- Includes prominent name or business name recognition at one of the bars
Hotel
- We are pleased to offer a hotel room block at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District.
- Rooms rates are $329/room++.
- Reservations must be made by December 24th.
- The address to the hotel is 859 Convention Center Blvd.
- Valet Parking at the Hotel: $45 plus taxes and gratuities daily.
- We are pleased to offer a hotel room block at the Omni Riverfront Hotel.
- Room rates are $209++/room.
- Reservations must be made by December 24th.
- The address to the hotel is 701 Convention Center Blvd.
- Valet Parking at the Hotel: $45 plus taxes and gratuities daily.
Parking
- Parking will be available in the Hilton “Whale Wall” parking lot, directly across the street from the Great Hall (Proudly Pro-Life Gala entrance), until the lot reaches capacity.
- You can also use Uber or Lyft to get back and forth to the Gala.
Metairie & Northshore Bus
1/17/25: ALL BUSES ARE SOLD OUT!
We are pleased to be offering, thanks to Gray Line New Orleans, regional bus transportation to & from the Gala. Due to possible traffic downtown on the night of our event, we encourage you to utilize the Gala Bus options to get to & from the event!
- METAIRIE: The Metairie buses will depart from St. Catherine of Siena PROMPTLY at 5:30 PM (arrive around 5:15pm) to get to the Convention Center. After the Gala, buses will depart 15 minutes after the close of the Gala. (Around 9:30 PM) For Your Information: Separately from the Gala, St. Catherine of Siena’s Catholic Vigil Mass begins at 4 p.m. on Jan. 18.
- NORTHSHORE: The Northshore bus will depart from Mary Queen of Peace PROMPTLY at 5:00 PM (arrive around 4:45pm) to get to the Convention Center. After the Gala, buses will depart 15 minutes after the close of the Gala. (Around 9:30 PM)
Seating is limited! The buses will load on a first-come, first-served basis.
The security of our guests is our TOP priority. We will have officers present before, during, and after the Gala stationed outside of the Convention Center and inside the Convention Center Great Hall. If you have any questions or concerns regarding security, please contact us.
Upon your reservation, you will receive a confirmation email and letter from Louisiana Right to Life reflecting your reservation! At event check-in, simply provide the name of the reservation and a volunteer will assist you!
If you do not plan to fill your entire table or use your tickets, please contact gala@prolifelouisiana.org ASAP! We can assist you in filling them with guests who are interested in attending.
If you or a guest have any dietary restrictions, please email those to gala@prolifelouisiana.org by Friday, January 3rd to be guaranteed a meal. Otherwise, we will do our best to fulfill your request, but can not guarantee a meal.
Each table at the Gala has 10 seats. If you reserve a table or tables as a Life Patron or higher, you have one or more reserved tables.
If you are purchasing individual tickets and would like to sit at the same table as someone else who purchased individual tickets, please indicate their name and your request in the “comments” section online when making your reservation. We will do our best to fulfill your requests.
At check-in, your guests can check in under the name entered at registration. We do not require a guest list be provided to us, but you’re more than welcome to do so by emailing gala@prolifelouisiana.org.
The Patron Party will start at 6pm, and the Gala Program starts promptly at 7pm. The Gala will end around 9:15 pm, with the after party concluding at 11pm.
The attire for the evening is Black-Tie Optional.
If you have any questions, please contact TJ Burgess, Director of Events, at gala@prolifelouisiana.org or 504.754.8872!
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 & all Pro-Life Sidewalk Advocates
- 2024 - Lise Naccari of CBIB & Don Sampey of All God's Babies
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 & all Pro-Life Sidewalk Advocates
- 2024 - Lise Naccari of CBIB & Don Sampey of All God's Babies
Thank you to our 2024 Patrons & Host Committee!
2024 Proudly Pro-Life Host Committee
We are so thankful to our 2024 Proudly Pro-Life Gala Host Committee!
Stephen and Shannon Austin
Kathleen Benfield
John and Deborah Blancher
TJ Burgess
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
Benjamin and Kristen Clapper
Daniel and Celie Clark
Jerry and Barbara Christopher, Jr.
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Jack and Anne Dardis
Jeff and Leigh Director
Troy and Tracy Duhon
Quinn and Karen Eagan
Carlton and Carlys Guillot
Mike and Dana Hammer
Kathleen Harrison
Kacie Hoerner
Karl and Laura Huber
Colleen Ingraffia
Peg Kenny
Dr. Joey and Gwen Lacoste
Robert and Judy Legett Martin
Dr. King and Karen McGoey
Bob and June Menard
Jane Nalty
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Dr. Angela Parise and Mr. Steven Arthur
Melissa Perret
Robert and Judy Quinilty
Remnant Foundation
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Isabel Schneller
Gordon and Ann Stevens
Gerard and Mary Thomas
Matthew and Melissa Wender
Dr. Shannon Simons Wild
Bob and Norris Williams
Willwoods Community
Ida Zimmer
2024 Patron Supporters
Life Saver Patrons:
The Blunt Family
Mike and Dana Hammer
Shawn and Kenta Paretti
Champion of Life Patron:
Whitman Family Foundation
Defender of Life Patrons:
Dan and Celie Clark
Melissa Perret
Kenneth M. Wood
Wine & Champagne Sponsor:
Robby and Kathryn Howard
Clergy / Pastor Sponsors:
Hunter Lundy and a Friend for Life
Lover of Life Patrons:
Brian and Virginia Almon
Stephen and Shannon Austin
John and Deborah Blancher
The Blessed Hope Fund
Ralph and Linda Capitelli
Jerry and Barbara Christopher
Kurt and Susan Crosby
Jack and Anne Dardis
Mr. and Mrs. Quinn H. Eagan
The Edward L. Rispone Family Foundation
Giving Hope NOLA
Dan and Nancy Henderson
Karl and Laura Huber
Erica and Blase Inzina
Bob and June Menard
David and Mary Beth Mettz
Mrs. Jane H. Nalty
Dr. Angela Parise and Steven Arthur
Mark and Sharon Rodi
Greg and Paige Roussel
Salutare Deum Foundation
Shannon Simons, DDS
The Solomon Family
Gordon and Ann Stevens
Jim and Marisol Tucker
Matthew and Melissa Wender
Bob and Norris Williams
Friend of Life Patrons:
Rod and Linda Abele
Becker Suffern McLanahan, Ltd
Roy and Gail Daigle
Rennan and Liz Duffour
Jensen Companies
David and Anna Jouandot
Joe and Erin Kalus
U.S. Senator John Kennedy
Mrs. Joal Kuebel
Judy Legett
David and Kim Lukinovich
Tony Pastor
State Representatives John Illg and Beau Beaullieu
State Representative Mark Wright
St. Pius X Church
Stan and Judy Salathe
Dr. and Mrs. Robert Quinilty
Bar Sponsor:
Sewart Supply, LLC
Life Patrons:
Baby Angels
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy
Catholic Charities Pregnancy Services
Cedar Grove Insurance
Bob and Lynn Clapper
Robert and Lauren Clark
Stephen and Diane Cory
Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Kay Crapanzano
Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas A Danna, III
Rev. Ed Grice and Friends
Deidra Edwards
First National Bank U.S.A.
Michael and Allison Friel
State Representative Jay Galle
Dr. James and Mrs. Kathleen Godchaux
Bill and Judy Hidalgo, Sr.
Steven and Kathy Hubbell
Chris and Kim Kenny
Peg Kenny
Louisiana State Knights of Columbus
Lakeshore Church
Governor Jeff Landry and First Lady Sharon Landry
Secretary of State Nancy Landry
Mr. Patrick and Dr. Laura Mansfield
Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church
Dr. and Mrs. F. King McGoey
Linda Middleton
The Movement Science Center
Notre Dame Seminary
Jim and Stacey Pellerin
State Reps. Stephanie Hilferty, Polly Thomas, and Debbie Villio, and State Senators Greg Miller and Kirk Talbot
St. Catherine of Siena Church
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
St. Pius X Catholic Church
St. Tammany Right to Life
Anthony and Isabel Schneller
Frank and Linda Sunseri
Gerard and Mary Thomas
The Willwoods Community
Ida Zimmer
Dr. Emmett Zimmerman and Dr. Marcia Davila
Individual Patron Supporters:
State Representative Tony Bacala
Barousse Family
State Representative Stephanie and Dr. Greg Berault
State Representative Beth Billings
Randall Bonaventure
Mrs. A.J. Capritto
Joey and Mike Caruso
St. Tammany Parish President Mike and Catherine Cooper
Stan and Isabel Cowley
Paulette Charbonnet Eastin
Lauren Fremin
Sharon Winn Fremin
Carlton and Carlys Guillot
Jo-Ann Testa and Jim Hebert
Dr. Michael and Patricia Helm
Colleen S. Ingraffia
Tom and Connie Kitchen
Wayne and Carolyn Landwerlin
Howard S. Linzy
Bill Maier
Mark Pedersen Equipment
Libba and Hy McEnery
Wayne and Ronnie Merchant
State Senator Beth Mizell
Kevin and Michele Murphy
Tom and Margaret Murphy
Michael and Kelley Olinde
William and Lucy O'Regan
A Priest Friend for Life
John and Pam Richard
Peter and Kathie Schaumber
Dr. Michael Sprague
Robert and Tangie Stephens
Gerry and Don Sustendal
Maria Winn
Woman's New Life Clinic
State Representative Jerome "Zee" Zeringue
