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Gala event honors community's best
When Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux were killed in a drunk-driving crash a
little over four months ago, much of the work they did to help less
fortunate children could have died with them.
But, their family members and members of the New Iberia Jaycees are trying to make sure their work remains alive and well.
That is why they have organized the Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux Memorial Fund New Year's Eve Gala to help raise money for kids in the Teche Area."This is actually something he (Brudley) started prior to his death so we just continued to finalize the preparations," said Lisa Duhon, one of Brudley's sisters.
Duhon and her sister Colleen Moreaux and Colleen's daughter, Misti Moreaux, were delivering decorations and party favors to the Village Bingo Hall in New Iberia Saturday afternoon to get ready for the big event Monday night.
Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux were killed Aug. 9 in a head-on crash on Louisiana 182. The driver of the other vehicle, Cody Lafleur, 25, of New Iberia admitted to using alcohol and drugs before the crash, according to court documents.
Duhon said one children's program Brudley would organize at Christmas time called Shop and Assistance for Needy Children, was already impacted because of Brudley's death.
"In the past, we took 157 (children) shopping," she said. "This year, we were freaking out because we didn't have Brudley and Nancy to help raise the money."
Duhon said by Christmas time, she and others were only able to raise enough money for 60 kids, but they hope to change all that with money raised during the New Year's Eve gala.
Because Brudley and Nancy were killed in a drunk-driving crash, Moreaux said they wanted to make sure people, who have had too much to drink, would have a ride home from the gala.
Mark Dressel of Mark's Towing in New Iberia has rented a van to drive people home and has offered to tow their cars home as well, free of charge.
The gala kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Village Bingo, 2511 W. Old Spanish Trail. Entertainment will feature "Acadiana's Funkiest Band, Fifth Avenue and comedian "Poo Poo" Broussard.
Tickets are $50 per person, which includes party favors and a food tray on your table. You must bring your own alcohol to drink.
Tickets can be purchased at Little Susan's or Bangles Baskets & Scents on Admiral Doyle in New Iberia or by calling Colleen Moreaux at 519-3674 or Village Bingo at 365-1369.
Written by Kenneth Hickson, The Daily Iberian
www.iberianet.com
But, their family members and members of the New Iberia Jaycees are trying to make sure their work remains alive and well.
That is why they have organized the Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux Memorial Fund New Year's Eve Gala to help raise money for kids in the Teche Area."This is actually something he (Brudley) started prior to his death so we just continued to finalize the preparations," said Lisa Duhon, one of Brudley's sisters.
Duhon and her sister Colleen Moreaux and Colleen's daughter, Misti Moreaux, were delivering decorations and party favors to the Village Bingo Hall in New Iberia Saturday afternoon to get ready for the big event Monday night.
Brudley and Nancy Kibodeaux were killed Aug. 9 in a head-on crash on Louisiana 182. The driver of the other vehicle, Cody Lafleur, 25, of New Iberia admitted to using alcohol and drugs before the crash, according to court documents.
Duhon said one children's program Brudley would organize at Christmas time called Shop and Assistance for Needy Children, was already impacted because of Brudley's death.
"In the past, we took 157 (children) shopping," she said. "This year, we were freaking out because we didn't have Brudley and Nancy to help raise the money."
Duhon said by Christmas time, she and others were only able to raise enough money for 60 kids, but they hope to change all that with money raised during the New Year's Eve gala.
Because Brudley and Nancy were killed in a drunk-driving crash, Moreaux said they wanted to make sure people, who have had too much to drink, would have a ride home from the gala.
Mark Dressel of Mark's Towing in New Iberia has rented a van to drive people home and has offered to tow their cars home as well, free of charge.
The gala kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Village Bingo, 2511 W. Old Spanish Trail. Entertainment will feature "Acadiana's Funkiest Band, Fifth Avenue and comedian "Poo Poo" Broussard.
Tickets are $50 per person, which includes party favors and a food tray on your table. You must bring your own alcohol to drink.
Tickets can be purchased at Little Susan's or Bangles Baskets & Scents on Admiral Doyle in New Iberia or by calling Colleen Moreaux at 519-3674 or Village Bingo at 365-1369.
Written by Kenneth Hickson, The Daily Iberian
www.iberianet.com
