Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC) hosted a speaker series event at the Foster Learning Center at the LWCC headquarters in Baton Rouge. Together with agent and business partners, LWCC donated $65,000 to the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program. The event featured NY Times Bestselling Author, Daniel Pink.

“LWCC is our longest standing partner and fundraiser for the LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program,” states LBF 2022-23 President Alan Brackett, “The permanent disability or loss of a family member at work can devastate a family. Kids’ Chance scholarships help stabilize those families and ensure the children of those workers obtain a higher education.” With the support of LWCC the LBF has been able to award 331 scholarships in the amount of $825,100 since its inception in 2004.

Pictured (L-R): Kristin Wall, LWCC President & CEO; Derek Trouard, former LBF Kids’ Chance scholarship recipient; Hon. Page McClendon, LBF Kids’ Chance chair; Alan Brackett, LBF President; and Seth Irby, LWCC Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing & Customer Experience Officer.

Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Corporation (LWCC), hosted their inaugural speaker series at the new Foster Learning Center at the LWCC headquarters in Baton Rouge on Wednesday, December 8. This special occasion raised $43,000 and directly benefits the LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program. The event featured Billy Beane, MLB executive and subject of the bestselling book and Oscar nominated film, Moneyball.

LWCC has historically supported LBF Kids’ Chance through a golf tournament. “LWCC is our longest standing partner and fundraiser for the LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program,” states LBF 2021-22 President Chris Ralston, “and for that we are so grateful. When a worker is severely injured or killed on the job, it doesn’t just affect the worker – it affects their entire family. Kids’ Chance helps them reach their educational dreams. LWCC’s support has enabled us to award 322 scholarships in the amount of $794,000 since 2004.”

LBF leadership is pictured with some of the event’s gold sponsors. Pictured L-R: Kelli April, Ringler Settlement Group; LBF Kids’ Chance committee Co-Chair Patricia Bonneau; LBF 2021-22 President Chris Ralston; Rob Cowan, Brown & Brown; and Mark Romero, Brown & Brown.

When a worker gets injured on the job, it doesn’t just affect them — it affects their entire family, especially their kids.

Help Support the Kids’ Chance Mission During Awareness Week Nov. 7-11, 2022

The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program is the state chapter of a national organization that awards scholarships to the children of Louisiana workers who have been killed or permanently and totally disabled in an accident compensable under a state or federal Workers' Compensation Act or law. Since 2004, LBF Kids’ Chance has awarded 331 scholarships totaling $825,000.

Learn more about Kids’ Chance, come to our party-

What:               An event to raise awareness of the LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program during Kids’ Chance Awareness Week

When:               Friday, November 11, from 5-7 p.m.

Where:             Urban South Brewery, 1645 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA

LBF Kids’ Chance and Urban South will celebrate Kids’ Chance Awareness Week by hosting a meet and greet on Friday, November 11 from 5 – 7 p.m. with some current and former scholarship recipients; Jacob Landry, Molly Cvitanovic, and Tyran Nogess. Jacob, the founder and president of Urban South Brewery, was one of the first recipients of a LBF Kids’ Chance scholarship. Refreshments are compliments of Cvitanovic Towing and $1 for every pitcher of beer sold will be donated to the LBF Kids’ Chance Fund. The event is kid and dog friendly.

You can support LBF Kids’ Chance by shopping at these vendors, click here for details-

·         11/7/22 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 11am-11pm, in Algiers, 4150 General De Gaulle Dr NOLA

·         11/9 at Kendra Scott store, 5pm-7pm, at Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, mention LBF Kids’ Chance

·         11/9 and 11/10 Kendrascott.com, enter code: Giveback-clffi at checkout

·         11/9 Raising Cane’s in Baton Rouge, 10020 Perkins Rd, from 4pm-8pm, mention LBF Kids’ Chance

·         11/9 Raising Cane’s in New Orleans, 1406 St. Charles Avenue, from 4pm-8pm, mention LBF Kids’ Chance

Click here to become a LBF Kids’ Chance Sponsor or make a one-time donation.

The Louisiana Bar Foundation is pleased to announce Lunsford Baskin and Priebe, LLC is a Dean’s List Senior Sponsor of the LBF Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program. They have committed to donate $5,000 a year for four years.  The LBF Kids Chance Scholarship program is for the children of workers who have been permanently and totally disabled or killed on the job in Louisiana. Thank you, Lunsford Baskin, and Priebe, LLC.

For information to become a Kids’ Chance Sponsor, click here.

Photo caption-Lunsford Baskin and Priebe presented LBF President Chris Ralston with a mock check at the Kids’ Chance Awareness event at Urban South on November 10.