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Mary's Hands Network · Inaugural Benefit

In Her Honor

A Legacy in Lavender

Awards Gala

Every birth deserves a doula.

Friday, January 8, 2027  ·  Renaissance Hotel, Baton Rouge  ·  Tickets from $150

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Single tickets $150 · Tables from $1,500 (seats 10)

My Bump Hub

Presented with the generous support of My Bump Hub

The Evening

An evening of celebration, connection, and impact.

Join us for dinner, an open bar, entertainment, the In Her Honor Awards, a silent auction, a live auction, and a paddle raise. Have an item or experience to donate to the silent auction?

Date & Time
Friday, January 8, 2027
6:00–9:00 PM
Location
Renaissance Hotel
7000 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Included
Dinner, open bar,
entertainment & awards
Dress Code
Cocktail attire
Lavender is encouraged

The In Her Honor Awards

Five awards, presented on January 8, to the people and organizations whose work has honored the women of our community.

01

Pinnacle

Health Excellence Award

For a leader whose work represents the highest standard of excellence in women’s health, well-being, and dignity.

02

Empowerment

Luminary Award

For a visionary who creates pathways of empowerment and opportunity to uplift women.

03

Distinction

Advocacy Award

For a champion whose advocacy advances justice, equity, and women’s rights.

04

Legacy

Legacy of Care Award

For an organization or leader whose long-standing service has shaped generations of support for women.

05

Rising

Rising Impact Award

For an emerging leader whose early contributions already demonstrate extraordinary promise.

Nominations open October 5 and close October 30.

See the awards and nominate
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My Bump Hub Title Sponsor: My Bump Hub
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Single tickets $150 · Tables from $1,500 (seats 10)

Thank you to our Title Sponsor

My Bump Hub
Sponsorship Levels

Leave your Legacy in Lavender.

Support at every level leaves a mark, and together those marks become a legacy that outlasts us all.

Title Sponsor · Claimed by My Bump Hub
Champion of Legacy
$20,000 ▼

Our premier, exclusive presenting sponsorship, with unparalleled visibility before, during, and after the evening.

  • Exclusive naming rights as Title Sponsor
  • Premier logo placement on all event materials and signage
  • Welcome remarks and recognition from the podium
  • Preferred VIP seating: twenty (20) tickets and two reserved tables
  • Full-page premium ad in the commemorative program
Pillar of Support
$15,000 ▼

A leadership-level sponsorship that helps hold up the very foundation of this work.

  • Prominent logo placement on event materials
  • Welcome remarks during the reception
  • Full-page ad in the commemorative program
  • VIP table placement with ten (10) tickets
  • Recognition on MHN social media
Promise of Tomorrow
$10,000 ▼

An investment in the future of Louisiana’s families, one healthy birth at a time.

  • Prominent logo placement on event materials
  • Welcome remarks from your representative at the pre-event Champagne Reception
  • Audio and visual recognition during the program
  • Full-page ad in the commemorative program
  • VIP table placement with ten (10) tickets
Labor of Love
$5,000 ▼

Share in the heart of our mission, strengthening the care our doulas provide.

  • Listing in event materials and marketing
  • Social media and on-site recognition
  • Listing in the event program
  • Reserved seating for four (4) guests
Sweet Beginnings
$2,500 ▼

Help welcome new life into our community with warmth and care.

  • Listing in event materials and marketing
  • Social media and on-site recognition
  • Listing in the event program
  • Reserved seating for two (2) guests
Signature Experiences

Sponsor a moment of the evening.

Exclusive opportunities to put your name behind the most memorable moments of the gala.

Only One Available
Legacy Reception
$15,000 ▼

Sponsor the exclusive pre-event Champagne Reception that sets the tone for the evening, welcoming honorees, community leaders, and partners.

  • Prominent branding throughout the reception
  • Welcome remarks and full-page program ad
  • VIP table placement with ten (10) tickets
Two Available
Signature Bar
$10,000 ▼

Align your brand with one of the gala’s most engaging guest experiences for the evening.

  • Logo on beverage napkins, bar signage, and cups
  • Half-page program ad and social recognition
  • Invitation to the pre-event Champagne Reception
Four Available
Table Sponsor
$5,000 ▼

Help celebrate the women, families, and community leaders whose work creates lasting impact.

  • Recognition in the event program and on signage
  • Social media recognition as a Table Sponsor
  • Invitation to the pre-event Champagne Reception
Only One Available
Welcome Pour
$3,000 ▼

Greet every guest with a glass of champagne and a memorable first impression as they arrive.

  • Logo placement on event materials and marketing
  • Social media recognition as Welcome Pour Sponsor
  • Invitation to the pre-event Champagne Reception

Ready to join us on January 8?

Single tickets $150 · Tables from $1,500 (seats 10)

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Join us, and leave your Legacy in Lavender.

Reserve a ticket or table, or claim a sponsorship. Download the full sponsorship packet for every level, benefit, and the commitment form, or reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.

Questions? Email info@mhndoula.com or call (225) 892-4906.
Mary's Hands Network is a Louisiana 501(c)(3) nonprofit · EIN 92-2430838.

Getting There

Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel

7000 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

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Thank You to Our Title Sponsor

My Bump Hub

We are deeply grateful to My Bump Hub for their generous support of the Mary's Hands Network Gala. Their commitment to village-centered birth work makes evenings like this possible.