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Johnny and Mary Lou Conrad will be recognized at the Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon in Lafayette on Nov. 14.
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Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon ticket deadline is Friday

Community Foundation of Acadiana’s fourth-annual Leaders in Philanthropy Awards Luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette.
Anyone wishing to purchase tickets or tables for the event, which will honor Acadiana’s outstanding philanthropists, should do so by close of business Friday. Event tickets and tables may be purchased by contacting Erin Winder at ewinder@cfacadiana.org or by calling 337-769-4842. Tickets are $50 and tables of eight are $400.
CFA will present a Leaders in Philanthropy Award to the following individuals and couples who have made a positive impact in their communities through philanthropy:
Acadia Parish, Bobby and Mollie Hanks; Evangeline Parish, Gervis LaFleur; Iberia Parish, Donald “Doc” Voorhies; Lafayette Parish, Bob Lowe; St. Landry Parish, Dr. Joe H. Wilson; St. Martin Parish, Virginia Olivier Yongue; St. Mary Parish, Johnny and Mary Lou Conrad; and Vermilion Parish, Mary Ellen Sonnier.
This signature event will feature keynote speaker Stephen G. Post, PhD, founding director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Post will share his expertise on the scientific connection between generosity and happiness.
Acadian Companies and Superior Energy Services Inc., along with CFA’s Gold-level Ambassadors, are presenting the event. Ambassadors give annually to the foundation and receive benefits such as waived support fees on funds and sponsorship of CFA events such as the Leaders In Philanthropy Awards Luncheon.
Contact Raymond J. Hébert to learn more at 337-769-4848.

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