Contents



HISTORY
A brief summary of the events that have shaped the organization from 1969 to the present.


FÊTE DE NOËL
This popular event, a combined luncheon and fashion show, provides LLL with funds that are used to support research devoted to finding a cure for leukemia and
lymphoma.

RESEARCH GRANTS
A look at the application requirements and selection criteria for LLL's grant support for leukemia research.


GRANT RECIPIENTS
A showcase of current and prior year recipients of LLL-funded research grants.


DONATIONS
A brief explanation of the ways in which you can help LLL provide funds for leukemia research.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS



 

 

   

Officers front row left to right:
Kathy Pastorek, Co-President elect; Anita Hymel, President; Cathy Piazza, 2nd Vice-President; Glendy Forster, Corresponding Secretary

Back row-
Julie Vanderbrook, 3rd Vice-President, Michele Danos, Co-President elect; Angela Riviere, Co-1st Vice-President; Lisa Baynham, Treasurer; Ana Eller, Co-1st Vice-President

Missing from photo—Ronny a Michel, Recording Secretary 

 

 

Past presidents of LLL

 

 

 

 






Ladies Leukemia League, Inc.
P.O. Box 9355
Metairie, LA 70055-9355
I.D.# 72-0997410








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INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS

HISTORY

FÊTE DE NOËL

GRANT PROGRAM

GRANT RECIPIENTS

DONATIONS

IMAGE GALLERY

CALENDAR OF EVENTS



Executive Committee
2025

Co-Presidents

Michele Danos, Kathy Pastorek 

President-Elect

Lisa Baynham

First Vice President

Ana Eller

Second Vice President

Kathy Piazza

Third Vice President

Julie Vanderbrook

Corresponding Secretary

Colleen Tassin

Recording Secretary

Ronny Michel

Treasurer

Cynthia Aucoin

Parliamentarian

Rosalie Edwards 

Advisory Board

Angela Riviere

 

Anita Hymel

 

Lorraine Cucchiara

Financial Review Committee

Maria Winn

Database Chairman

Lisa Baynham 

Grant Administrators

Rosalie Edwards, Angie Cicero 

Immediate Past President

Anita Hymel 

Light the Tree of Hope/Grant Development

Sandra Chaisson, Cynthia Aucoin 

Fete de Noel

Ana Eller, Julie Vanderbrook

Chaplain

Jamie Moreau





Committee Chairmen
2025

Hospitality

Melba Bruce

Photography

Anita Hymel

Programs

President

Publicity

Anita Hymel

Registration

Melba Bruce

Reservations

Angela Riviere 

Social Media

Lauren Accardo

Telephone Committee

Betty Monteleone

Tree of Hope

Sandra Chaisson

Ye Olde College Inn

Deborah Blancher




 
Fête de Noël Committee Chairmen
2025

Co-Chairmen

Ana Eller; Julie Vanderbrook

Ballroom Captains

Terri Kloor; Christy Saladino

Decorations: 

Erin Stahnke; Jennifer Taylor 

Dillard's Liaison

Deborah Buchler

Dine Around Raffle:

Penny Baumer

Parade of Prizes Ticket Sales

Parade of Prizes

Catherine Accardo

Anne Angelico; Erin Stahnke; Kathy Pastorek

Printing

Angela Riviere

Publicity-Day of Fete Luncheon

Anita Hymel; Eryn Melancon

Raffle Coordinator

Carolyn D'Antonio

Silent Auction

Ronny Michel; Elise Southwick; Monique Roth

Thompson Auction Coordinator

Lisa Baynham

Tree Decor

Ana Eller

Volunteer Pins:
Volunteers

Maria Winn
Ronny Michel

Wine Pull

Sheryl Gauthreaux; Allyson Marrero

Wine Solicitation

Carolyn Escher



 






The Tree of Hope