LSU Health Foundation New Orleans

09/04/2026

🧠💜💛 Lace up your shoes and join us in the fight against brain cancer!

Every step makes a difference at the upcoming Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K. Together, we can raise awareness, remember loved ones, and support critical research at LSU Health New Orleans that brings hope to patients and families affected by brain cancer right here in Louisiana.

📅 Date: Sept. 27
📍 Location: Audubon Park
🔗 Register: www.tinyurl.com/Favrot5k

09/02/2026

September marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on a disease that affects thousands of women and families every year.

We're proud to host the annual Teal Luncheon dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those impacted, and funding critical research efforts at LSU Health New Orleans with LSU New Orleans Gynecologic Oncology. Your participation can help create meaningful change and bring hope to those facing ovarian cancer.

💙 Date: September 16th
💙 Location: Audubon Tea Room
💙 Learn more: https://onecau.se/wherehopeblooms

Together, we can turn awareness into action.

08/29/2026

Thank you Biz New Orleans for sharing the news about the generous donors who support LSU Health New Orleans and the local community.

LSU Health Foundation Raises Record $17.9M

The LSU Health Foundation has announced a record-breaking fiscal year, increasing philanthropic support by 171% over the previous year to a total of $17.9 million.

“These remarkable results are a testament to the generosity of our donors and their belief in the life-changing work happening every day at LSU Health New Orleans,” said Katie Acuff, President and CEO of the LSU Health Foundation.

https://bizneworleans.com/lsu-health-foundation-raises-record-17-9m/

08/27/2026

Big things happen when a community comes together 💙

We’re proud to support LSU Health Foundation as they celebrate a record-breaking $17.9 million year in philanthropic support - helping fuel groundbreaking research, innovative care, and new possibilities for patients.

As a longtime supporter of cancer research and clinical trials through LSU Health Sciences Center, the Al Copeland Foundation is honored to be part of this incredible progress.

Read the full story here: https://lsuhealthfoundation.org/record-breaking-17-9-million-year/

08/26/2026

Your Will Can Shape the Future

Many people are surprised to learn that a charitable gift in their will costs nothing today and can create a lasting impact for future generations.

After providing for loved ones, a gift through your estate can help advance patient care, education, and research at LSU Health long into the future.

National Make-A-Will Month is a great time to consider the legacy you want to leave behind.

Read more about the importance of creating and reviewing your will: Learn more: https://lsuhealthfoundation.giftplans.org/featured_blog_post

If you would like to learn more about including LSU Health Foundation in your plans, we would be happy to have a confidential conversation.

08/24/2026

Don't miss your chance to register for the Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K on September 27th at Audubon Park.
https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/NewOrleans/KelseyBradleyFavrotMemorialRunWalk

08/22/2026

Secure your seat today for the Teal Luncheon benefitting the LSU New Orleans Gynecologic Oncology Section at LSU Health New Orleans: https://onecau.se/wherehopeblooms

08/20/2026

Support the Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial 5K and help make a difference in patients receiving the best neuro-care in our community!

The Kelsey Bradley Favrot Memorial Run & Walk is on Sunday September 27, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk, 5K - NOTC Family, and Kids 1/2 Mile Run.

08/20/2026

National Make-A-Will Month: Have You Checked Your Will Lately?

August is National Make-A-Will Month, making it the perfect time to create or review your will.

A current will helps ensure that your loved ones are cared for and that your wishes are clearly documented. Life changes such as marriages, births, retirements, and moves can all be reasons to revisit your plans.

If it has been a few years since you reviewed your estate plan, this month is a great reminder to take another look.

Learn more about why keeping your will up to date matters: https://lsuhealthfoundation.giftplans.org/featured_blog_post

08/14/2026

The Louisiana Breast and Cervical Health Program Receives More Than $3 Million from CDC. The LSU LCMC Health Cancer Center program has screened more than 118,000 women and detected nearly 1,900 cancers since 2002. Read more...