06/10/2026
Raise The Racquet Gala 2026 🎾🩵✨
What an unforgettable evening!
Our 2nd Annual Raise The Racquet Gala was a beautiful celebration of community, generosity, and purpose. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and supported this special event. Because of your support, Serve and Return of Louisiana can continue investing in the lives and futures of young people throughout our community.
A very special congratulations to our 2026 scholarship recipients:
🎓 Kennadi Barnett
🎓 Tyler Hummel
🎓 Jordyn Bell
🎓 Serenity Reese
We are so proud of each of you and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish in the years ahead.
Thank you to Miss Louisiana 2025, Gabrelle McLeod, for joining us and presenting our scholarships. Your presence made the evening even more memorable.
We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to our guest speaker, Cheryl “Cee Jai” Jones, whose inspiring and heartfelt message touched everyone in attendance.
From the elegant décor and delicious food to the meaningful conversations, laughter, and memories shared, the evening was a true reflection of what can happen when a community comes together for a greater purpose.
Thank you for helping us make another Raise The Racquet Gala a tremendous success. We are blessed by your support and excited for all that lies ahead as we continue to serve, inspire, and empower our youth.
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