Louisiana Oncology Associates, P.M.C

The purpose of these fun-filled, Olympic-style games is to raise money to help provide resources to local cancer patients. In addition to the many great competitions, there are noncompetitive, family-friendly, fun events for all! All proceeds raised go to the Miles Perret Center.

The 8^th annual Games will be held on August 16, 2008.

To register or for more information, visit www.gamesofacadiana.org.

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FAQs about the Games of Acadiana

Who’s sponsoring the Games of Acadiana?

Acadiana Medical Oncology, Louisiana Oncology Associates, OncoLogics, and Southwest Oncology are sponsoring the overall event. Each individual event also has a corporate sponsor.

How did it start?

The first Games of Acadiana (August 25, 2001) was developed by friends of Miles Perret. Miles, the son of Hank and Debbie Perret, succumbed to cancer at the age of 8.

The Games of Acadiana had a 5-year plan to open a Cancer Survivor Center as a clearinghouse for cancer services; but, thanks to the amazing success of the first Games and the generosity of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Lafayette General Medical Center, Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, the Miles Perret Center: Cancer Services for Acadiana was able to open four years ahead of schedule. The Center, located at 2130 Kaliste Saloom Road, may be contacted at (337) 984-1920 or 1-800-519-8748 or visit their website at www.milesperretcenter.org.

What’s been done with the money raised already?

The proceeds from the Games of Acadiana provide resources for Acadiana cancer patients and their families through the Miles Perret Center. All of the money was, and is, dedicated to helping local families cope with cancer, and towards funding local research to help discover cures.

And who makes decisions about how the money will be spent?

There is a peer review group that comprises the Miles Perret Center board and allocations committee. Dr. John Rainey of Louisiana Oncology Associates, Dr. Debra Johnson of Southwest Oncology Associates, Dr. Maitland Deland of Oncologics and Dr. Paulette Blanchett of Acadiana Medical Oncology are on the board and lend their professional assistance to direct expenditures of the Center.

Want to get involved?

There are plenty of ways. Become an event sponsor. Make a contribution of any size. Be a corporate or individual underwriter. Be a volunteer. And....sign up to play!