Italian American Fishing Rodeo Donates $34,175 To Children’s Hospital New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – Following the 16th Italian American Fishing Rodeo held June 10-11, event organizers presented Children’s Hospital New Orleans with a $34,175 donation to support the hospital’s’ vision of shaping a happier, healthier tomorrow for Louisiana’s children.
“Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing expert care for our region’s most vulnerable children, and we can’t do that without the support of our community,” says Children’s Hospital New Orleans Senior Director of Marketing and Institutional Advancement, Kristen Robinson. “The generosity and support from the Italian American Fishing Rodeo year after year supports our = areas of greatest need, like providing lifesaving equipment or sustaining essential programs like our ThriveKids student wellness project.”
The 16th annual event took place at the Hopedale Marina and included fishing, raffle items and a silent auction. The Italian American Fishing Rodeo’s long-standing partnership with Children’s Hospital has resulted in a lifetime donation of $245,000.
“When we restarted this event that was operated by our fathers back in the 1970s and 1980s, we talked about ways to impact our community. The discussion quickly moved to Children’s Hospital and all of the ways they impact young lives and families dealing with all pediatric health issues in our community. It was an easy decision to support their cause and the great work they do in NOLA,” said Allen Catorie, Italian American Fishing Rodeo co-director.
To learn more about Children’s Hospital, and opportunities to give, visit chnola.org.
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About Children’s Hospital New Orleans
Children’s Hospital is a 257-bed, non-profit academic pediatric medical center that offers comprehensive healthcare services, including over 40 pediatric specialties, delivered just for children. With more than 600 pediatric providers trained in more than 40 pediatric sub-specialties, Children’s offers a comprehensive array of pediatric healthcare services in Louisiana and the Gulf South. In addition to its main campus located in New Orleans, the hospital operates a network of specialty clinics across Louisiana, including in Covington, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lafayette, and Bay St. Louis, MS. Children’s offers primary care services at 12 convenient locations and remotely via its Virtual Care for Kids program. Children’s is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system which also includes New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, West Jefferson Medical Center, and East Jefferson General Hospital. Learn more at chnola.org