The Fillmore New Orleans was buzzing with activity on the evening of Aug. 9, when family, friends and supporters gathered for an unforgettable A Night Worth Celebrating hosted by the LSU Health Foundation to raise funds and honor the Hon. Henry G. Sullivan, Jr.
Proceeds benefitted the Hon. Henry G. Sullivan, Jr. Fund in Neurosurgery, managed by the LSU Health Foundation. This fund supports LSU Health New Orleans’ Department of Neurosurgery, ensuring access to world-class neuro-care for patients, regardless of their ability to pay. The mission extends beyond care to include education, research and public service, creating a lasting impact in the community.
Entertainment featured Jesse Hill, The Yat Pack and Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, The New Orleans Mystics and Ladies of Soul, and the Bucktown Allstars.
The highlight of the live auction was a coveted dinner for eight with Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, paired with an exclusive one-night stay at an historic Pontalba apartment in New Orleans. Auctioneer Chuck Mutz of Black Tie Auctions kept the excitement high, leading into a rapid-fire donation round.
“Friends and family all come together to host this event in honor of Henry and to support Dr. Culicchia at LSU Health in all he does for the patients under his care,” Judy Sullivan, widow of the late Hon. Henry G. Sullivan, Jr. and board member of the Honorable Henry G. Sullivan, Jr. Initiative.
The event’s honorary chairman was former state legislator and Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives Hon. John Alario, Jr.
Fun Fact: The event featured local restaurants including Lula Restaurant Distillery. Lula distills and sells local spirits including Hen’s Blend Whiskey, named for the late Hon. Henry G. Sullivan, Jr. Twenty percent of Hen’s Blend Whiskey proceeds are donated to the LSU Health Department of Neurosurgery in New Orleans.
