Congratulations to our 11 Ben Scholars at Success@Thurgood Marshall being Promoted to 9th Grade. I am so proud of the many awards they landed during the Virtual Graduation. The following awards and students are those in the Ben Scholars Program: Ben Blanchard Leadership & Academic Award—Antonio Alexander Spirit of Success Award— Antonio Alexander
EVENT IMPACT REPORT: SAVING LIVES THROUGH EARLY DETECTION This fall, the second annual Live Well Northshore event provided screenings for five different types of cancer, including breast, prostate, colorectal, skin and oral cancer, blood pressure and glucose checks, skin safety, and nutrition education. This fun event for the whole family also offered free food, entertainment,
Recently, the Ben Blanchard Foundation visited and presented a check for $80,000 to Success at Thurgood Marshall to continue to fund the band program so every student has an instrument to play. The look on the kids faces when they saw the check and joy that the instruments and program bring to the kids is truly priceless!
Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington unveiled a glass art piece at a special ceremony in December commemorating the Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation’s commitment to early cancer detection and education. In April, the Foundation donated $100,000 to the Cancer Center where Ben Blanchard received a portion of his treatments. Their donation funded the first
Ben's Scholars had a great day enjoying the New Orleans Museum of Jazz and attended a concert.
Thanks to the generous donation from the Ben Blanchard Foundation, the students at Success Prep at Thurgood Marshall received new instruments. From Success Prep: I’m excited to share that as we’ve moved into our new building, we have also expanded our programming in our commitment to a well-rounded education. One highlight is our launch of
Northshore residents screened for cancer and other conditions in fun, festive atmosphere (Covington, LA) Nearly 300 Northshore residents took proactive measures to protect their health by participating in Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center’s inaugural Live Well Northshore event at the Covington Trailhead. Funded by the Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation, Northshore residents received screenings for five different
Covington, La. – Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington, in conjunction with the Ben Blanchard Memorial Foundation, is providing free, convenient access to a host of cancer screenings at its inaugural Live Well Northshore event. Live Well Northshore will be Saturday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Covington Trailhead on North
Funds to enhance early detection and patient assistance programs in Northshore region (Covington, LA) The Benjamin Blanchard Memorial Foundation recently presented Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center in Covington with a $100,000 gift that will fund a new education and early detection event for Northshore residents and support key assistance programs benefiting patients and families at
