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2013 Donation to LA Foundation for Cancer Care PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ann S. Roberts   
Saturday, 16 March 2013 01:59

 

March 13, 2013
CAJUN INVASION DONATES $2,000 TO THE LOUISIANA FOUNDATION FOR CANCER CARE

LAFAYETTE, La. - Cajun Invasion, the first dragon boat racing team in Louisiana, made history

again this week by making a $2,000 donation to the Louisiana Foundation for Cancer Care.

The funds will help cancer patients in Louisiana receive much needed treatment and support

services, such as transportation to and from radiation therapy appointments.  Nancy Duhon,

Ann Roberts, and Delores Blaire of Cajun Invasion presented this check tothe Foundation and

its partner, Oncologics, on March 13, 2013.

“We are thrilled that Cajun Invasion has so generously donated these funds to help cancer

patients in the Acadiana area,” said Nichole Forstall, Regional Director of Operations for OncoLogics.

“Because of their generosity, will now be able to provide transportation to cancer patients who

would otherwise not be able to receive the treatments they need to heal. We are so grateful,

and encourage everyone to learn more about this incredible team.”

These funds are only available for donation because of the fundraising efforts of Cajun Invasion

and the generous donations of their many supporters.  The organization’s primary fundraiser is

the Annual Pink Ribbon Jam – the 4th annual event was held in October 2012 at Blue Moon Saloon.

Background:

The mission of the Louisiana Foundation for Cancer Care is to assist, inspire, empower and provide

hope for cancer patients.

The Foundation has supported research and provided financial aid, transportation and other services

to cancer patients throughout the Acadiana area so they can receive life-saving cancer treatments.

Cajun Invasion was founded in 2006 and members include breast cancer survivors, survivors of other

cancers and supporters.

Cajun Invasion strives to raise public awareness about cancer and encourages a healthy lifestyle through

the sport of dragon boating.

The racing team has participated in many dragon boat races throughout the country, as it promotes the

need for early detection and physical exercise, all in an effort to offset the impact of a cancer diagnosis

and the effects of treatment.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

CAJUN INVASION:  Visit Cajuninvasion.org, or find the Cajun Invasion team on Facebook!

LOUISIANA FOUNDATION FOR CANCER CARE:  Heidi Mills, 615-783-1088

ONCOLOGICS:  Nichole Forstall, Regional Director of Operations, 337-237-2057
Last Updated on Saturday, 16 March 2013 15:44
 
Mission Statement PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 23 January 2009 02:45
Cajun Invasion strives to raise public awareness about cancer and encourages a healthy lifestyle through the sport of dragon boating.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 March 2011 17:47
 
Our History PDF Print E-mail
Written by Vicci Guillet   
Tuesday, 02 March 2010 01:31

Cajun Invasion was founded by Neppie Trahan and her husband Freddy.


Neppie is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in 1996. While working as a buyer for a Lafayette department store, Neppie became friends with Betty Ann Vader, a representative from French Dressing Jeans who had lost her mother to breast cancer. For years French Dressing had been a big supporter of breast cancer research in Canada and Betty Ann was their spokesperson at breast cancer events across North America.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 March 2011 17:46
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Vision Statement PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 23 January 2009 03:48

We hope for a cure for cancer in our lifetime.  We seek to celebrate life and support our community especially those whose lives have been touched by cancer, with an emphasis on breast cancer.  We encourage survivors of all cancers, and supporters, to become involved in the sport of dragon boating.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 March 2011 17:47
 
Driving Directions PDF Print E-mail
Written by Administrator   
Friday, 23 January 2009 03:19

Travel down Johnston Street (Hwy 167) toward Abbeville. Just past Maurice, turn Left on Hwy 92, go across the bridge at Milton, take the first right to the boat landing.

Or travel south down Verot School Road (LA 339) past Ambassador Caffery to the first stop sign, turn Right on LA Hwy 92, go past the church in Milton and turn Left just before the bridge.

Or, travel south down Kaliste Saloom going past Amb. Caffery to the Stop sign at the "T", turn left onto East Broussard Rd.  Take a right at the "T" (LA Hwy 92 or E. Milton Ave), go past the church and turn left into the WaWee's parking lot just before the bridge.

Alternatively, travel to the end of East Broussard Road. At the "T" (LA Hwy 92 or E. Milton Ave) and turn Right, go past the church in Milton and turn Left just before the bridge.

 
Last Updated on Monday, 28 May 2012 16:06
 

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