NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Children’s Hospital New Orleans has announced a new signature fundraising event, Louisiana Legacy, with the support of Raising Cane’s, who will act as the presenting sponsor for the event. Louisiana Legacy is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 5, to commemorate its 70th anniversary of unwavering dedication to children’s health. In celebration of this milestone, Children’s will honor Olivia and Archie Manning, and the Manning family, for their steadfast commitment to improve the well-being of children and families across Louisiana and far beyond.
“The Mannings’ enduring legacy of service and compassion has left a profound impact on our community,” said Darryl Berger, Co-Chair of the inaugural Louisiana Legacy event, together with his wife, Louellen. “My family has been touched by Children’s Hospital and has witnessed the amazing generosity and community involvement of the Manning family over many decades. To have an evening that pulls both of these pillars of our community together for a great cause will be a remarkable moment.”
The Louisiana Legacy celebration will be held at Louisiana NOW Pavilion, a special venue spearheaded by Gov. Jeff Landry and hosted by Louisiana Economic Development and partners during the 2025 Super Bowl. Co-Chairs Danielle and Deuce McAllister, and Louellen and Darryl Berger, will help plan and host the celebratory occasion.
“As a native Louisianan, this state and its people mean so much to me. I was born and raised here, started my business here, raised my family here, and am passionate about giving back to Louisiana as well as Raising Cane’s Communities across the country,” said Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves. “I’m honored to join forces with Children’s Hospital New Orleans and my good friends the Manning family for the Louisiana Legacy fundraising event and think it’s a fantastic way to celebrate 70 years of Children’s Hospital New Orleans and the numerous lives impacted by their expert care.”
The event will include a patron party for top sponsors and supporters from 6-7 p.m., followed by the main event which will include a fireside chat with the Mannings. Gourmet cuisine and cocktails will be enjoyed throughout the evening, in addition to live musical entertainment by New Orleans’ own Amanda Shaw and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.
“We are proud to honor the Manning family for their steadfast dedication to uplifting communities,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital. “And we are incredibly grateful to have the generous support of Todd Graves and Raising Cane’s in serving as our presenting sponsor of this very special event. Louisiana Legacy will be a celebration you won’t want to miss, supporting two steadfast Louisiana Legacies – the Manning family, and Children’s Hospital New Orleans, which is celebrating 70 years of delivering expert care for the children of our community regardless of a family’s ability to pay.”
A limited number of tickets and sponsorships are now available at chnola.org/legacy.
