Under blue skies and a crisp north wind, festival angels were with the Lydia Cancer Association for its annual Cajun Food Fest and Fais do-do, Ronald Landry, event organizer said. For thos who attended, it was food and fun in support of a worthy cause, which is usually held in September but was rescheduled in the wake of hurricanes Gustav and Ike.
Landry said there was a generous crowd on hand for the event. That will help the Lydia Cancer Association assist more people. He said proceeds from the event, which topped $40,000 last year, go directly toward helping local cancer patients with medical supplies, educational and emotional support and financial assistance. With a typical monthly operating cost of $4,000 to $5,000, it is easy to see what a difference money raised from this local event could make.
  
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“This just keeps getting bigger every year,” she said. “That means we can help more and more people who need us.”
Hope Hebert, director of nursing for AAA Hospice attended the event and said because 75 to 80 percent of Hospice patients have cancer, this is a cause that is close to her heart.
“It’s good to be here, to be part of the community and helping the community,” she said. “And, this is just good family fun, my kids are off running, having a good time, and I know I don’t have to worry about them. It’s just a great family day.”
Comments
Supporter wrote on Dec 1, 2008 8:03 PM:
I was very touched. :) "
Deborah C. White wrote on Dec 1, 2008 7:45 AM:
I would agree with you on that note. The wonderful thing about this organization is they help locals who are over burdened with financial expenses from such a dreadfull illness. I would like to see it put out in the public's eye more than what it is also. They make a wonderful effort to help our locals. It's great to know there is such an organization in our own community. Every little bit helps people with their burdens from this illness. "
CANCER SUPPORTER wrote on Nov 17, 2008 12:43 PM: