The 80s were back in a rad way for Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center’s signature event, The Taste, raising more than $350,000 for cancer care in the community. The March 29 80s-themed event celebrated award-winning cuisine from Baton Rouge’s top restaurants and caterers.
Guests sampled tasty dishes, danced the night away to music by 80s cover band Werewolf, participated in live and silent auction bidding and made donations in others’ names through the 365 Days of Giving Wall. An extraordinary highlight of the evening saw multiple individuals honor survivors and loved ones in the most personal way. Each made a heartfelt and transformational gift to support the Cancer Center, thereby receiving naming recognition on a semi-private infusion bay located in the Gerry Lane Infusion Center.
Billy Guitreau, Mayor/President Sharon Weston Broome and Janice Guitreau are pictured at the event.
“The generosity and compassion the community has for cancer patients is always amazing, and the sponsors and vendors who participate in The Taste are so appreciated,” said Ethan Bush, vice president and chief development officer, Mary Bird Perkins – Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center. “And, of course, we couldn’t do any of this without the attendees. The way the community comes together to help cancer patients is so inspiring and many lives will be touched by this outpouring of support.”
The Taste guests were invited to sample unique culinary offerings from more than twenty local eateries. The event, chaired this year by Rebecca Rathbone Harrod, has become known for not only showcasing the city’s most popular restaurants, but also introducing guests to the newest places to hit the city’s food scene.
The Taste was held at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, a presenting sponsor, along with Brian Harris Audi and Louisiana Lottery Corporation. For information on The Taste 2018, call (225) 215-1224.