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r aise the woof? comedy for a
cause
get ready to laugh for a
cause
on thursday, may 24 from 7-10 p.m. spay baton rouge is hosting the fifth annual raise the woof fundraiser at l?auberge casino hotel. nothing is like this hilarious night of stand-up comedy that also includes a silent auction, raffle, wine pull, hors d?oeuvres, live music and a cash bar. this event will contribute to reducing the pet euthanasia rate in east baton rouge parish. ?it?s such a fun event, and we?ve received amazing feedback from our guests,? says noelle harper, spay baton rouge?s fundraising coordinator. ?people love being able to attend a top-notch comedy show in our city while supporting a worthy
cause
. everyone leaves with a smile.? ? spaybatonrouge.org fertilit y preservation bill in louisiana legislature infertility is a challenge for many couples, but
cancer
survivors
face a unique road ahead. due to the surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments many
cancer
survivors
undergo, their reproductive systems are often damaged, which can prevent conception. unfortunately insurance payers do not treat such damage the same as the damage done to vital organs. breast
cancer
survivor representative julie stokes has proposed hb 689 in the louisiana legislature this session in an effort to protect young
cancer
survivors
who want to have children one day. fertility preservation is not covered by insurance. in the united states, 150,000 men and women are diagnosed with
cancer
during their reproductive window, and their
cancer
treatments can
cause
infertility. hb 689 is currently in the committee on appropriation. m a y 2 0 1 8 | b r p a r e n t s . c o m 2 3
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