First Annual
Brighten up the Bayou
Join the Al Copeland Foundation December 1 – December 30
to raise funds for Pediatric Cancer this holiday season!
In honor of Al Copeland Sr. and the legacy he left the city of New Orleans with his annual Christmas lights display. The Al Copeland Foundation will be using the spirit of the holidays to help children and families battling cancer at Children’s Hospital New Orleans
PARTICIPATION IS EASY!
- Use the “Register Now” button to sign up and receive your printable donation sign.
- Show off your holiday spirit by placing it in your yard for people to scan your custom QR code and donate.
- Challenge your neighbors to see who can be the brightest in the bayou. You can be a part of the difference that makes a difference!
Kicking off the Holiday Season!
On December 1, 2023 the Al Copeland Foundation and Jefferson Parish will be turning on the Christmas lights at Lafreniere Park.
At dusk the lights will come on at Lafreniere Park and the longtime tradition of driving through the beautiful light displays will begin. The holiday lights exhibit features LED lights with fantastic displays. Don’t forget to check out the 60 foot Sea Serpent in the lagoon, the elegant princess in her illuminated, magical castle, or the New Orleans Saints players with the Lombardi Trophy. Bring the entire family to enjoy the sparkling display.
Throughout the park there will be ACF yard signs with QR codes. All money raised goes to the Al Copeland Foundation Patient Assistance Fund at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans.
Ever Dollars Goes to Making a Difference
The pediatric cancer patient assistance fund was established to help ease the financial burden facing families of children diagnosed with cancer, with an emphasis on children who are enrolled in a cancer clinical trial. Money from this fund is awarded to families in the form of grants. These grants are then put towards expenses such as household bills, transportation, food, supplemental medicine, lodging and other necessary expenses that are incurred by families paying for cancer medical treatment.
How does your money help…
$25 – Assistance with supplemental medications
$50 – Helps a family with travel expenses
$100 – Helps with groceries for a month
$250 – Assistance with household bills
$500 – Assistance with rent or mortgage
Brighten up the Bayou Registration Form
Once this form is complete you will receive your printable Brighten up the Bayou donation sign to display in your front yard.
Need help printing your yard sign...
Our local DocuMart Team in Harahan is willing to help!
Just click the request button below. Fill out your contact information. NOTE: please write “Tom or Dave” in the “To the attention of field”. Upload your file and they will contact you when your sign is ready!
