Our Lifeline...Our Board
There is a need beyond just financial donations to be sustainable, so we look to the expertise and knowledge of our local community professionals to help the Foundation advance its mission and vision. Our Board Members are Self-Giving - they make the most of every opportunity they have for doing good without being concerned with benefits, and expect nothing in return. Their self-giving love is done out of care, compassion, and kindness for others. They are the men and women of our community who are trying to make the world a better place than how they found it.
President
Dr. Corey Foster
Imperial Health Cardiovascular Specialists of SWLA
Vice President
Michael Richard
M.B. Rich Jewelry, Inc.
Director of Community Relations
Bethany Bryant
Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office
Treasurer
Claudia Lognion
MediaPost
Secretary
Candi Babin
C&C Babin Capital Investments
Advisor at Large
Danny Williams, CPA
Langley, Williams, and Company
Board Counsel at Large
The Honorable Ron Richard
Richard Law Firm
Media Director at Large
Chris Lognion
MediaPost
Executive Director
Stacie Adams
Local Heart Foundation
Facing congenital heart defects (CHDs), around 1 in 100 newborns in the United States embark on a courageous journey, with approximately 1 in 4 encountering critical challenges. The prospect of life-threatening risks lingers without timely intervention in the first year. When traveling out of state for life-saving heart surgeries, the burden intensifies for CHD families. While insurance often covers hospitalization costs, they contend with additional challenges—out-of-pocket expenses for travel, meals, and hotels. This financial strain amplifies the emotional hurdles they navigate, underscoring the importance of comprehensive support beyond medical care. Every little heart deserves not just medical attention but also understanding and assistance throughout this intricate and heartfelt journey.