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About The Foundation

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation
Working with you to grow and preserve a legacy of health, hope and quality of life for the Greater Baton Rouge area.

Our Lady of the Lake Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization established in 1985 by the Franciscan Missionaries and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center to preserve the vision and the quality of health services provided by the hospital. Together, Our Lady of the Lake Foundation and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center are dedicated to Baton Rouge and the surrounding communities through a powerful mission: To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to God?s people, especially those most in need.

To that end, and through the generous contributions and fundraising efforts of like-minded individuals, corporations, community organizations and other private entities, the Foundation has been able to provide millions of dollars to the Medical Center, which in turn offers a premier healthcare experience for all patients, regardless of their condition or ability to pay. Specifically, Foundation endowments have supplied the resources to fund purchases of some of the latest equipment and technology and training for medical personnel in areas such as cardiology, nursing, elderly services, pediatrics, oncology, mental health and emergency services.  Foundation funds have also made available numerous community health education services and financial resources to patients who cannot afford their health care and related expenses.

Staff (in alphabetical order)

Melissa Anderson, Community Relations Director

Megan Boudreaux, Haiti Mission Coordinator

Danny Fields, Annual Giving Coordinator

John Paul Funes, President and CEO

Pat Guzzardo, Administrative Assistant

Teddi Hessburg, Events Coordinator

Whitney Persac, Marketing Promotions Specialist

Christal Self, Administrative Assistant

Governance
The Foundation is governed by a 27-member Board of Directors comprised of community leaders from throughout the geographical area. For a complete list of board members, please click here.

Giving now is more important than ever
Since its modest beginning in 1923, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center has grown to be the largest private medical center in Louisiana, and more importantly, a healthcare leader in our state. As a result of the recent natural disasters in our area, it is also now servicing in the largest population in Louisiana. During this transition time for Baton Rouge and our surrounding areas, it is now more important than ever to work even harder to ensure continued exceptional healthcare to all those currently, and perhaps permanently,  living in our area. Your contributions will help us preserve the legacy of the Franciscan Missionaries.

How can I help?
The Foundation raises funds in several different ways. We coordinate and host more than 40 special events each year, highlighted by our Annual Foundation Gala, the Karnival Krewe de Louisiane Mardi Gras Ball and our Children's Hospital & Children's Miracle Network Campaigns. Your participation in these events as a volunteer, contributor or participant is always welcome and appreciated. We also accept memorials and honorariums, many types of deferred and planned gifts and have several endowed funds. If you are interested in supporting us or would like to learn more about Our Lady of the Lake Foundation, please contact us directly. Our staff is ready to assist you as you decide which of these options best meets your philanthropic goals.

For more information, please contact:
Our Lady of the Lake Foundation
5000 Hennessy Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-5951(phone)
(225) 765-6480 (fax)


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