Imagination Gala presented by Stirling was a celebration of past, present and future of pediatric care at Ochsner Children’s Hospital.
The Sugar Mill was the site for the benefit on Sept. 22, which featured food by Mr. Mudbug and 12 Seasons and live entertainment by Got Groove.
The event was co-chaired by Kristin Van Hook, MD, pediatric pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, and Brittany Baker McGregor, who said: “I am forever grateful for the genuine care, love and support provided not only to Everett, our seven-month-old, who passed away after two months in the Cardiac Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, but to my husband G, my son Brock and I.”
McGregor continued: “Everett was diagnosed with atrioventricular (AV) canal heart defect and Down syndrome at our 20-week ultrasound. From Maternal-Fetal Medicine and prenatal care to our amazing cardiac and PICU team of doctors, nurses and child life specialists, we were always educated, informed and no doubt received the best care.
“I look forward to continuing Everett’s legacy impacting others and celebrating his short, amazing life by supporting a team that truly goes above and beyond for their patients at Ochsner Children’s Hospital.”
More than $310,000 was raised in support of the patients and programs of Ochsner Children’s Hospital.
Fun Fact: Ochsner Health recently announced plans for The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children’s Hospital, made possible through a gift from Mrs. Benson. Ochsner Children’s new home will have a children’s-only emergency department, with significant enhancements to critical care, operating rooms, and imaging capacity and proximity. A Level IV Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will enable highly specialized care for babies who need surgery.
