Fest for Life offers Lots of Louisiana-style Lagniappe

Fest for Life 10 Year Celebration

Louisiana is known for its fun, legendary festivals and events with unique spins on food, music and culture. However, ten years ago, something different premiered in Baton Rouge, offering an innovative approach to presenting cancer and other health topics with the same kind of flair. The annual event, Fest for Life, commenced in 2008, setting […]

Cancer Center to Host 10th Annual Fest for Life Event

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Celebrating of 10 years of saving lives through cancer early detection   (Baton Rouge, La.) A decade ago, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center launched a community health initiative, Fest for Life, which today has grown into a large-scale event that has screened more than 4,800 people for cancer and […]

8 Reasons The Taste is the place to be on March 29

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100% Fundraising Efficiency Every dollar raised benefits patients, allowing us to serve them and their families in the most impactful way. Donor funding has provided support for early detection, education, survivorship, research and patient assistance. Since 2013, The Taste has raised nearly $700,000 for Cancer Center patients. A Most Excellent Auction Our live and silent […]