Many Thanks to our Early Bird Sponsors:
- Boston Scientific, Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute, and The John Storment Family. Wampold Companies, Capitol City Produce, Arthur Gallagher and Co., Universal Assets, TSC Logistics, Brad and Jo Lanehart, David and Sury Sacher, Major and Natalie Person, Renee' and Paul Melancon, Ryan and Jane Bicknell, Ichiban, Beausoleil, Rouj Creole, Drusilla Seafood and Catering, Mockler Beverages, Get Graphics
The 12th Blue Ribbon Soirée raised over $220,000 and we have raised almost $1.5 million thus far, thanks to the tremendous support of the community.
A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 BLUE RIBBON SPONSORS
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Donations can be made with Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover at “DONATE” link below
or mail checks to
P.O. Box 84679, Baton Rouge, LA 70884
THE INSPIRATION OF THE BLUE RIBBON SOIRÉE
The Blue Ribbon Soirée is held annually in memory of Joel Nasca and Larry Ferachi
Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men?
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, behind only lung cancer.
About 1 man in 8 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.
About 1 man in 41 will die of this disease.
The American Cancer Society estimates that:
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About 288,300 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. in 2023.
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About 34,700 men in the U.S. will die of the disease in 2023