City Park’s majestic oak trees and the sunset helped set the scene of an unforgettable second annual Fore the Families Cocktail Par•Tee in the atrium of the Louisiana Children’s Museum.
Held on Oct. 9, this event—sponsored by EMR Metal Recycling—benefited Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, which provides vital support to families navigating their children’s critical medical care. Heartfelt testimonials from the Veazy family of Lafayette and board member Hyder Brewster underscored the impact of the organization’s mission.
Guests bid generously in an exciting mix of silent, online and live auctions. Among the standout items? Two luxurious getaways to Tuscany, a golf retreat at Beau Rivage Resort and Casino, a sparkling diamond necklace from Ramsey’s Jewelers and an exclusive tour of Avery Island and the McIlhenny Company Tabasco factory — complete with a gallon of the iconic hot sauce.
The evening was elevated with live music from a Jazz Ensemble from the Roots of Music, while the Dickie Brennan Restaurant Group delighted attendees with a spread of culinary delights.
Fun Fact: Since RMHCSLA’s founding in December 1983, the group has served more than 40,000 families from Greater New Orleans, across the country and the world.
