It was a night of heart and heritage as Children’s Hospital New Orleans launched its inaugural “Louisiana Legacy presented by Raising Cane’s” — now set to become an annual celebration of those who champion the health and well-being of Louisiana’s children and families.
Held Feb. 5 in the Louisiana NOW Pavilion during the Super Bowl festivities, the evening celebrated Children’s Hospital’s 70 years of treating the city’s youngest citizens and honored Archie and Olivia Manning and the Manning family with the inaugural Louisiana Legacy Award for their decades of service and community impact.
Hosted by co-chairs Louellen and Darryl Berger and Danielle and Deuce McAllister, a highlight of the evening was a fireside chat emceed by Cooper Manning with help from Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves. Eli Manning attended and though Peyton Manning couldn’t attend in person, he delivered a video message.
Another high point of the night happened when Graves made an $1 million donation.
Music included Amanda Shaw, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and Marc Broussard; food was by Pigeon Catering.
“The Mannings’ enduring legacy of service and compassion has left a profound impact on our community. My family has been touched by Manning Family Children’s and has witnessed the amazing generosity and community involvement of the Manning family over many decades,” said Darryl Berger.
“To have an evening that pulls both of these pillars of our community together for a great cause will be a remarkable moment.”
Fun Fact: Children’s Hospital announced at the event its official name change to Manning Family Children’s, cementing a partnership that blends medical excellence with an all-star legacy.
