Seersucker, it could be said, can be found in almost every New Orleanian’s closet. Add a bit of fun attitude and you have the Cancer Crusaders’ third annual Seersucker & Sass Gala.
While partygoers donned varying shades of seersucker and other summery frocks for the July 20 party, the decor at Chateau Golf and Country Club added some sass with tables decorated with teal-and-white striped seersucker tablecloths and topped Ferris wheels with candy-filled seats. Each place setting had a pair of colorful sunglasses.
The silent auction included a diamond and sapphire pendant; Meredith Pardue oil painting; Cake of the Month for a Year, donated by Maurice French Pastries and a wagon filled with beach items such as toys, floats and a giant umbrella.
The Topcats, sponsored by Patricia and Keith Collura, provided music to sing along or dance to.
“Everyone had such a wonderful time at the event that plans were immediately made to book next year’s Seersucker & Sass — with entertainment by the terrific Topcats again — on June 28, 2025,” said Cancer Crusaders’ Lisa Baynham.
Gala co-chairs were Tricia Lincoln and LeeAnne Leopold.
Interesting Fact: Cancer Crusaders was founded in 1976 to raise funds for cancer research in the New Orleans area. Proceeds raised by this non-profit, all-volunteer group are donated annually to the two major medical schools in New Orleans, LSU Health Sciences Center and Tulane Cancer Center, for cancer research.
