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DRAWING AUGUST 22
Once again this year, a generous benefactor has given the AAOLA FOUR 2008 LSU Football season tickets to raffle. That's four tickets to each 2008 home game -- a retail value of approximately $2,500, but to LSU fans ... just about priceless.
The raffle tickets are only $20 each, and the winner will receive seats 1-4 in the Upper West Deck, Section 617 for every 2008 LSU home football game. The drawing will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, at 3 p.m. You do not have to be present to win.
So how do you get hold of some chances to win? Buy your tickets online using our secure shopping cart service through AuctionPay. You can also call the office at (225) 761-8230 (toll free 1-866-390-8736), e-mail Karen Kennedy, or check with a board member you know.
Click here to see a seating chart for Tiger Stadium. Note: the photo linked above comes from the LSU Sports website and shows the view from Upper West Deck, Section 617.
Mayor Holden to Be Honored Oct. 24 in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge's Mayor-President Kip Holden will be honored with the Arthritis Association's
2008 Tribute to Excellence Award for his longtime support of nonprofit organizations in our community and his tireless efforts on behalf of the Americans With Disabilities Act Task Force. The award will be presented at the AAOLA's 10th annual Tribute to Excellence
Gala, our largest yearly fundraiser, on Friday, October 24, at the Holiday Inn Select on Constitution Ave. in Baton Rouge.
The Tribute to Excellence Award is an annual recognition program that honors people who devote substantial time and effort to improving the quality of life for fellow Louisianans through their commitment and dedication to nonprofit organizations and those they serve. Past honorees have been individuals who demonstrated outstanding service and philanthropy in the greater Baton Rouge area. The only exception to this tradition over the years was the 2006 Tribute to Excellence winner, "Katrina hero" Patrick Pearson, a Kenner man who sent his family to safety ahead of Hurricane Katrina's arrival and stayed behind to help rescue, feed and shelter hurricane victims at his own expense.
Other past honorees include J.H. "Jay" Campbell Jr., CEO of Associated Grocers; Richard Lipsey of Lipsey's, Inc.; Gary Sligar, CEO of Baton Rouge Coca-Cola Bottling Co.; Gary Mockler, Chairman of Mockler Beverage Co.; LSU Athletic Director Skip Bertman; and Gerry Lane of Gerry Lane Enterprises.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to recognize Mayor Holden's many unique contributions to the city of Baton Rouge and to East Baton Rouge Parish," said Robin Mayhall, AAOLA vice-chair. "The mayor has a strong vision for Baton Rouge, and he has done so many things during his tenure to improve our citizens' health and quality of life."
In addition to the award presentation, the 2008 Tribute to Excellence Gala will include dinner, a brief program about arthritis in Louisiana, a live and silent auction and the presentation of the Laurie Smith Anderson Award for Excellence in Healthcare Reporting. To become a Gala sponsor and/or reserve tables for the fall Gala, please contact Karen Kennedy.
Ask an Arthritis Expert
Have you or a loved one just been diagnosed with a form of arthritis? Do you have a question about a new medication or a "natural" remedy you read about on the internet? E-mail your question to us here at the Arthritis Association of Louisiana. We will put your question to a panel of experts and get back to you with an answer!
The Mission of the Arthritis Association of Louisiana is to improve lives through continuing community service,
education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
Please use the links at left to read our recent news, look at
photos of recent events, learn more about
arthritis, read about our staff and board of directors or find
out how you can help the association. We also offer a listing of all
rheumatologists (arthritis specialists) in the state of Louisiana.
Contact the AAOLA by calling 225-761-8230 (toll-free 1-866-390-8736) or e-mailing Karen Kennedy, executive director.
The Mission of the Arthritis Association of Louisiana
is to improve lives through continuing community service,
education and support of research for arthritis and related diseases.
Questions or comments?
E-mail Karen Kennedy
Our new address:
5222 Summa Court
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: (225) 761-8230
Toll-free: 1-866-390-8736
FAX: (225) 761-8520