BEN SCHULER

Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Institute

Watching my niece battle leukemia at just 3 years old changed my life forever. Today, she is 7 years old and a proud survivor, and her strength continues to inspire me every day. Supporting the American Cancer Society is my way of helping bring hope, research, and support to families facing cancer and helping create more survivor stories like hers.

DR. BRANDON COTTRELL

Ochsner MD Anderson Cancer Center

Cancer has impacted my family in many ways. My father is a prostate cancer survivor, and I lost my mother-in-law to ovarian cancer. Through both survival and loss, I have seen the importance of research, support, and hope, and I am honored to support the American Cancer Society in helping families facing similar journeys.

DANIELLE LENNIX

Ascension Credit Union

I am fundraising in honor of my mother, who passed away from lung cancer three years ago. Losing her was heartbreaking, and supporting the American Cancer Society allows me to honor her memory while helping raise funds and awareness so other families can have more hope and more time with the people they love.

DARA STEVENS

Guaranty Media

Cancer has touched so many people I love. I have a friend who survived breast cancer, I lost my mother-in-law to colon cancer, and my grandmother passed away from leukemia. Supporting the American Cancer Society is deeply personal to me, and I am honored to help raise awareness and funds for families navigating these difficult battles.

DARBY LAMBERT

Ascension Public Schools

As a two-time prostate cancer survivor, I understand the importance of awareness, early detection, and continued research. My cancer journey has inspired me to support the American Cancer Society and help encourage important conversations about prostate cancer so that others can be proactive about their health.

JAIME THOMPSON

HMC Generators

My support for the American Cancer Society is rooted in the experiences of loved ones who have faced cancer. My sister-in-law is a breast cancer survivor, my mother-in-law passed away from lung cancer, and my friend Mark lost his battle with colon cancer. I am proud to support ACS in honor of all those who have fought so courageously.

MARY CLAIRE PETIT

Valero St. Charles

As a breast cancer survivor, wife, and mother of three, I know firsthand how important hope, support, and early detection can be during a cancer journey. My experience has given me a deep appreciation for the mission of the American Cancer Society, and I am honored to support efforts that help other families facing cancer.

RHONDA LAMENDOLA

Retired Ascension Parish Educators

Supporting the American Cancer Society is personal to me because cancer has affected people close to my heart. My niece is a breast cancer survivor, and my neighbor is also a cancer survivor. Seeing their strength and resilience has inspired me to help raise awareness and support efforts that bring hope and healing to others facing cancer.

TONY TUREAU

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

My connection to the American Cancer Society comes through someone very close to my family — my wife’s beloved nanny, who is currently battling brain cancer and receiving hospice care. Watching her strength throughout this journey has inspired me to support families facing cancer and help raise funds for research, care, and hope.

WESLEY HAWLEY

Atmos Energy

Throughout my life, I have had family members, close friends, coworkers, and coworkers’ spouses battle cancer in its many forms. Some are still fighting, some have survived, and some gave everything they had. In every case, cancer has taken a toll on both the individual and their loved ones. I am excited to support the American Cancer Society in such a meaningful and fun way while helping raise awareness and funds that move us closer to groundbreaking treatments and one day a cure.