“How Sweet It Is” for another Children’s Hospital Sugarplum Ball! Event co-chairs Quincy Crawford and Jessica Waguespack planned an exciting evening for this annual event, held this year on March 23 at Mardi Gras World’s River City Ballroom.
Decorations were inspired by “Candy Land,” with themed characters, including a cotton candy princess, and staff wore diner-inspired outfits with rollerblades.
The NOLA Dukes Band and Blue Rhythm provided the night’s melodies. About 42 local restaurants including Ralph Brennan Catering and Events, Galatoire’s Restaurant, Acme Oyster House, Desi Vega’s Steakhouse and Dickie Brennan & Co. served up delectable savories and sweets.
The silent auction had many bidding, with the top item being the Zurich Classic Wednesday Pro Am Package, while the $50,000 cash raffle, courtesy of the Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation, tempted wallets, as well.
“As a mom living in New Orleans, I am intimately aware of the important role that Children’s Hospital plays in our community,” said Quincy Crawford. “It’s comforting knowing that there is world-class pediatric healthcare right in our backyard.”
The event surpassed the fundraising goal and brought in $2.35 million.
“As Children’s Hospital proudly cares for more children than ever before, each dollar raised through events like Sugarplum Ball helps ensure that all children continue to receive the expert and often lifesaving care they need regardless of the family’s ability to pay,” said Jessica Waguespack.
Interesting Fact: Children’s Hospital cared for more than 561,000 children this past year – the most ever in hospital history.
