In Memory Of
Many brave women and men have fought breast cancer and through medicine and research breakthroughs have beaten the odds. We honor those who we have fought bravely. May their struggle and sacrifice pave the way for others afflicted by this disease to come out triumphant.
Dorothy Cantrell
Founding member of Krewe de Pink, Dorothy was instrumental in keeping our finances in order and always loved a good time. She loved all the events but the Pink Bra Run was her heart.
Jane Sabiston
One of our 2020 Six Sweet Survivors, she will be missed in our community. Her outgoing personality and personal connections served the public interest and those of nonprofit groups with whom she worked. She was the ultimate ‘people person’ who had boundless love for everybody, especially the people of New Orleans and Louisiana.
Gilda J. Gegenheimer
Longtime bookkeeper and manager at the Dry Dock Cafe in Algiers Point, Gilda touched so many lives through the years with her kindness and beautiful smile. She will be sadly missed. In lieu of flowers, a $500 donation in her memory was made to the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Foundation Hospital.
Jean Vappie
Honored as one of our Sweet Survivors in 2021, Jean was retired educator and Entrepreneur that gave back to the community. She was a board Member of the Ashe ’Cultural Arts Center & Efforts of Grace, Inc. and president and cofounder of the Benjamin & Yancy Foundation which serves the Greater New Orleans area and surrounding parishes with resources for breast and prostate cancer patients and caregivers.