WE OFFER A VARIETY OF EMPOWERING GROUP ACTIVITIES AND THERAPY PROGRAMS TO HELP WOMEN FIND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AFTER A DIAGNOSIS
The We Lift You Up fund helps women find a sisterhood of support and path forward after a cancer diagnosis. A 501c3 public charity established in 2012.
When someone hears the words, "You have cancer", life is never the same. Since 2012, You Night's WE LIFT YOU UP FUND (a 501c3 public charity) has helped thousands of women find much needed support and resources after a cancer diagnosis. Our programs help women discover their power, and learn that they are not defined by their diagnosis. Finding a support system is crucial for cancer survivors as it significantly improves health outcomes and enhances emotional, psychological, and physical well-being during and after a treatment journey. The You Night Sisterhood support network provides a sense of belonging and understanding that can alleviate feelings of isolation and anxiety. Our sisterhood fosters a community of shared experiences, where individuals can exchange coping strategies, gain valuable insights, and feel validated in their struggles. Nobody should battle cancer alone! Together we are truly stronger, and through our programs, we foster resilience and optimism, while empowering cancer survivors to navigate their recovery with greater confidence and hope. Click on the links below, or please reach out to us for more information: 877-591-5936 x1
**We also have programs for men, children and caregivers. Please inquire!
REGISTER NOW TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR FIRST ANNUAL CRAWFISH AND CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT!
SUNDAY, MARCH 23rd. 2025
TEAM COMPETION | WELLNESS & VENDOR FAIR | KIDS ZONE | CRAWFISH & BEER GARDEN | BATTLE OF THE BRASS MAYOR'S TOURNEY
You Night Upcoming Events
Dates
Event Type
March 2025
SIGN UP to be on the contact list for the CLASS OF 2025 FIGHT CLUB
March 23 - April 23
If you are a woman who lives on the Northshore (Hammond to Slidell); or on the Southshore (Greater New Orleans area) and would like to participate in our 2025 programs, March 23rd is the first day sign ups will be open. You Night is a sisterhood of support, offering a safe place to connect with other women who have battled or are battling any type of cancer. We offer incredible programs that will help you find inner-healing as you navigate your own personal cancer journey. This year's theme is FIGHT CLUB, and if you can commit to a series of activities over a 6-month timeframe, we'd love you to sign up! By clicking this link - please note - this is NOT the actual sign up form. That form will be available starting March 23rd. The form attached helps us get in touch with you when signs up are open. Please reach out if you need immediate support or if you have any questions! 877-591-5936 x1. https://sherose2025.paperform.co/
Crawfish & Cornhole Tournament (fundraising event)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
We have a fun, new event planned to kick off our 2025 season. Save the date for our first Annual "Crawfish and Cornhole" tournament, benefitting women in our community who have battled or are battling cancer.
JOIN US! Please share!
Sunday March 23rd
Castine Center, Mandeville
Sunday March 23rd
Castine Center, Mandeville
Hey families! Guess who is coming to our You Night's Inaugural Wellness Fair (and Crawfish and Cornhole Tourney, plus Family Fun Zone). PETER RABBIT!
Come get your portraits!
Peter will be taking photos from 11 a.m. - 12:30 & 2 p.m - 3:30
(Peter will be eating his carrots and napping at lunch time)
Come get your portraits!
Peter will be taking photos from 11 a.m. - 12:30 & 2 p.m - 3:30
(Peter will be eating his carrots and napping at lunch time)
A fun day for families and the community! Admission start at $5
**Family Fun Zone
**Wacky Cornhole Course
**Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course by Waterslides of Mandeville
**Arcade Games by Game Guys
**Petting Zoo (open 11 - 4)
**Peter Rabbit will be with us taking portraits!
Come get a portrait with the lovable Peter Rabbit! (provided by Slate Media Studios of Slidell
**Crawfish Boil! served from 11 - 2 (must pre-order)
**Beer and Beverage Garden
**Cornhole Tournament with great prizes!
**Wellness Fair (open 9 - 5)
This is a fundraising event to support women in our community who are battling or have battled cancer. Benefiting the WE LIFT YOU UP fund a 501c3 public charity.
PRE-ORDER CRAWFISH!
SIGN UP YOUR 2-PERSON TEAM for the TOURNAMENT
SIGN UP TO HAVE A WELLNESS FAIR TABLE
**Family Fun Zone
**Wacky Cornhole Course
**Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course by Waterslides of Mandeville
**Arcade Games by Game Guys
**Petting Zoo (open 11 - 4)
**Peter Rabbit will be with us taking portraits!
Come get a portrait with the lovable Peter Rabbit! (provided by Slate Media Studios of Slidell
**Crawfish Boil! served from 11 - 2 (must pre-order)
**Beer and Beverage Garden
**Cornhole Tournament with great prizes!
**Wellness Fair (open 9 - 5)
This is a fundraising event to support women in our community who are battling or have battled cancer. Benefiting the WE LIFT YOU UP fund a 501c3 public charity.
PRE-ORDER CRAWFISH!
SIGN UP YOUR 2-PERSON TEAM for the TOURNAMENT
SIGN UP TO HAVE A WELLNESS FAIR TABLE
April 2025
Run to Remember 1k & 5K Race
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Run to Remember will take place at 5:30pm on Saturday, April 5, 2025 .Participants will run through the streets of the beautiful Terra Bella Village in Covington, LA.
The race will benefit You Night Empowered Events.
This will be a chip-timed event.
All finishers will receive a custom medal at the finish line, and the Top 2 finishers in each age group will receive a Challenge coin which resembles those issued to the military.
All registered participants will also receive a t-shirt when they pick up their race packet. (T-shirt not guaranteed for day of race registration) A post-race party will include music by Melonhead and food trucks. All registered runners will receive free food and drink after the race. Also there will be food trucks on site as well. Food trucks will be cash/purchase only for all.
Race Day registration will open at 4:30pm, Adults $45 and children 12& under $15 on day of race. T-shirt not guaranteed. PACKET PICKUP IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 FROM 4PM TO 6PM AT 653 Myrtle Drive in Covington
The race will benefit You Night Empowered Events.
This will be a chip-timed event.
All finishers will receive a custom medal at the finish line, and the Top 2 finishers in each age group will receive a Challenge coin which resembles those issued to the military.
All registered participants will also receive a t-shirt when they pick up their race packet. (T-shirt not guaranteed for day of race registration) A post-race party will include music by Melonhead and food trucks. All registered runners will receive free food and drink after the race. Also there will be food trucks on site as well. Food trucks will be cash/purchase only for all.
Race Day registration will open at 4:30pm, Adults $45 and children 12& under $15 on day of race. T-shirt not guaranteed. PACKET PICKUP IS THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 FROM 4PM TO 6PM AT 653 Myrtle Drive in Covington
STORY CRAFTING SMALL GROUP NARRATIVE THERAPY COURSE
April 29 11:33 AM - June 10 11:33 AM
If you are interested in joining us for a 6-month, small group Narrative Therapy Course, we are hosting a course open to the public that starts on Tuesday, April 29th, meeting weekly for 6 weeks via Zoom from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. The cost of the course is $299 and includes the 6 weeks Narrative Therapy Course, and a finished 850 word story that we will share on Social Media (if you want us to!) and you may have the opportunity to share your story on The Still I Rise Podcast. Fill out this form so that we can be in touch with next steps! We can't wait to meet you!https://sherose2025.paperform.co
May 2025
Sophisticated Woman Hats Off Luncheon
11:00 AM
Save the date! You Night will be the chosen non-profit charity this year, with funds from the luncheon benefiting You Night's WE LIFT YOU UP fund. The You Night ladies will be in a runway show, and we will have a parade of prizes! Location: The Greystone, Mandeville. The registration link will be available soon.
June 2025
Cancer Survivor's Day Brunch (save the date)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Save the date! Registration information will be available soon. This is an annual luncheon sponsored by West Jefferson Hospital Foundation. Location: Boomtown Casino in Harvey.
ScART (Northshore) Save the date
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Save the date for Sunday, June 8th to join us at ScART! Thank you to Pontchartrain Cancer Center for sponsoring and supporting this event and our 2025 programs!
Using art as the tool, participants engage in a 3-part class, comprised of:
- An insightful and thought-provoking homework assignment where participants explore their emotional relationship to surgical or emotional scars. The homework is part of the experience and helps participants prepare for the class.
- The group will meet on the Northshore (location TBD). All supplies are provided.
- ScART is an opportunity to share insights with the other participants in your group, and a way of looking at your scars through a new lens.
The link to sign up will be available soon! Please call us if you have any questions! 877-591-5936x1. To learn more, visit: www.scartevents.com
ScART (Southshore) Save the Date
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Save the date for Sunday, June 29th to join us at ScART! Thank you to Dr. Jimmy Ellis for sponsoring and supporting this event and our 2025 programs!
Using art as the tool, participants engage in a 3-part class, comprised of:
- An insightful and thought-provoking homework assignment where participants explore their emotional relationship to surgical or emotional scars. The homework is part of the experience and helps participants prepare for the class.
- The group will meet on the Northshore (location TBD). All supplies are provided.
- ScART is an opportunity to share insights with the other participants in your group, and a way of looking at your scars through a new lens.
The link to sign up will be available soon! Please call us if you have any questions! 877-591-5936x1. To learn more, visit: www.scartevents.com
October 2025
You Night Class of 2025 Runway Show & Celebration
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Join us for an incredible evening at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, as the Class of 2025 takes to the stage after months of emotional healing and self-work. Joined by friends, family members and the healthcare community, stepping onto the stage is a bold declaration of resilience. These women have faced the emotional, physical, and mental toll of cancer, and this night celebrates how far they’ve come—not just in surviving, but in thriving. Tickets will go on sale in June. Applications for the Class of 2025 will be online starting March 23rd. The Class of 2025 (Northshore and Southshore) will be announced April 23rd. Women who are interested in signing up should fill out this form so that we can notify you when the sign ups go live: https://sherose2025.paperform.co/?kuid=2230270a-d297-422b-b83c-eeee0095887a-1740169555&kref=WrNxl6a4UXa4
Pink Day at Oakwood Center
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
SAVE THE DATE. Sign ups will be open in the future.
PINK DAY is a super fun day for breast cancer survivors and their families to come have fun! The day includes an amazing gift box to those impacted by breast cancer!
The United Breast Cancer Foundation has selected the YOU NIGHT SISTERHOOD and WE LIFT YOU UP FUND for the third year in a row as the recipient organization to receive 150 gift boxes for women breast cancer survivors, and 3 boxes for men breast cancer survivors VALUED AT OVER $850/box!
The United Breast Cancer Foundation has selected the YOU NIGHT SISTERHOOD and WE LIFT YOU UP FUND for the third year in a row as the recipient organization to receive 150 gift boxes for women breast cancer survivors, and 3 boxes for men breast cancer survivors VALUED AT OVER $850/box!
We're talking makeup, makeup brushes, jewelry, perfume, dental hygiene items, socks, hats and more!
LIMITED TO THE FIRST 150 ladies and 3 men who register!
The boxes are reserved for breast cancer survivors and you must register here ahead of time to receive your ticket that you will redeem on October 25th. While the boxes are a gift to breast cancer survivors, the event is open to the entire family! There will be live music, marching groups and a 2nd line through Oakwood Center. (Note: Your friends and family do not need a ticket to attend and join in on the fun, including the 2nd line!).
Everyone should wear pink! Have fun dressing up!
Check-in is at Noon. The 2nd line will be at around 12:45 p.m.
Head to Oakwood Center in Gretna and check in at Center Court. You Night will have a table there! This is open to You Night sisters, as well as any survivors in our community. If you miss out on signing up in time for the free box, come for the fun! (And...last year, we had some extra boxes that weren't claimed so if you miss out on signing up, there still is a chance you can get a free gift box)...just simply show up that day.
Note: Since we do have a limited number of gift boxes -- if you sign up but realize that you won't be able to attend, please pass your ticket onto another breast cancer survivor. Questions? Contact: 877-591-5936 x1
Congratulations to the SheRose Classes of 2024!
These amazing ladies from the Greater New Orleans area and Northshore, and from our sister city in Providence, RI, participated in You Night's 2024 "SheRose Program" - a six month group experience, where we provide emotional healing through a series of activities, resulting in this beautiful sisterhood. Learn more about all of our programs by visiting the PROGRAMS link.
Congratulations to each of them! Be sure to tune into our podcast or visit our YouTube Channel to hear their stories!
OUR PROGRAMS
You Night's signature programs have been designed to bring groups of individuals together in empowering experiences. Learn more details by clicking on the link below.
The SheRose Program bundles all of our therapy programs into one experience. This is designed for a group of 25 participants at a time, culminating in a big celebration with friends, family and the community.
ScART (which stands for Scar Art) is a group painting experience where participants analyze their emotions related to scars, and then paint their stories on canvas. ScART has many group applications. Every scar tells a story.
Story Crafting is the winning idea of Astella's Oncology International C3Prize. Story Crafting is a six-week group program where participants deconstruct a traumatic life event, and then reconstruct it to find silver linings.
You Night's Still I Rise Podcast features inspiring stories, written by our participants using our Story Crafting formula. Tune in! These stories inform, educate and give hope to so many!
Cancer treatment often leads to significant physical changes, such as hair loss, weight fluctuations, and changes in skin texture. We incorporate this experience for our participants so they can remember the beauty they possess (inside and out).
You Night's Sheroes & Heroes Awards is our organization's way of thanking the hardworking men and women in our community who dedicate their lives to treating and healing those diagnosed with cancer.
What an incredible and empowering process!!! I didn’t realize how much I truly needed to face my cancer experience and put words to my feelings. I wish all survivors had access to this type of uplifting group and process!
You Night is an amazing program that helped me grow and heal in ways that are so powerful and yet are so hard to put into words. The doctors had healed me physically but You Night helped me heal emotionally and not just survive, but thrive. The combination of meetings and practices, often with group lunches before, with ladies who understand the toll of cancer, really allowed us to form amazing friendships and grow into a fun sisterhood of love and support that is the best gift from being part of You Night. Heartfelt thanks to Lisa McKenzie, her amazing team of volunteers, and all the amazing sponsors who made this possible. If you know any female with cancer or living beyond cancer, I recommend this 100%. We are here to welcome and embrace you as alums and pay it forward
You Night Empowering Events
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We'd like to welcome Coastal Chiropractic & Wellness at our sold out Wellness Fair - that is in conjunction with our Crawfish and Cornhole Tournament, taking place this Sunday, March 23rd at the Castine Center in Mandeville from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
About Coastal Chiropractic:
"We are a husband, wife (and baby) team that has a passion for optimizing the body's ability to heal naturally through chiropractic care. We treat patients holistically through specific spinal adjustments and physical rehab to help patients achieve peak neurological function. Pain, immobility, and weakness should not be something you live with! Let us help you achieve all your health goals and stay there with true wellness care! Stop by our booth for a quick, free spinal screening and be entered for a chance to win our sweet giveaway!"
www.coastalchiroclinics.com
About Coastal Chiropractic:
"We are a husband, wife (and baby) team that has a passion for optimizing the body's ability to heal naturally through chiropractic care. We treat patients holistically through specific spinal adjustments and physical rehab to help patients achieve peak neurological function. Pain, immobility, and weakness should not be something you live with! Let us help you achieve all your health goals and stay there with true wellness care! Stop by our booth for a quick, free spinal screening and be entered for a chance to win our sweet giveaway!"
www.coastalchiroclinics.com
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You Night Empowering Events
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WELLNESS FAIR DIRECTORY!
COME VISIT THESE AMAZING COMPANIES THIS SUNDAY!
www.younightevents.com/cornhole
At You Night, our mission is to empower women to live their best lives after a cancer diagnosis, and that goes beyond emotional healing—it includes total mind, body, and spirit wellness. That’s why we created the Wellness Fair, a space where the community can discover resources, expert guidance, and holistic solutions to support their health and well-being. From fitness and nutrition to mental health and self-care, this event connects families with the tools they need to live empowered lives. Cancer may change a woman’s journey, but it should never limit her ability to thrive. Through the Wellness Fair, we celebrate resilience, provide education, and ensure that every woman has access to the support she deserves.
Visit the link above to check out the map of the event, and a floor plan showing where all these amazing companies will be located!
COME VISIT THESE AMAZING COMPANIES THIS SUNDAY!
www.younightevents.com/cornhole
At You Night, our mission is to empower women to live their best lives after a cancer diagnosis, and that goes beyond emotional healing—it includes total mind, body, and spirit wellness. That’s why we created the Wellness Fair, a space where the community can discover resources, expert guidance, and holistic solutions to support their health and well-being. From fitness and nutrition to mental health and self-care, this event connects families with the tools they need to live empowered lives. Cancer may change a woman’s journey, but it should never limit her ability to thrive. Through the Wellness Fair, we celebrate resilience, provide education, and ensure that every woman has access to the support she deserves.
Visit the link above to check out the map of the event, and a floor plan showing where all these amazing companies will be located!
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You Night Empowering Events
3 days ago
We'd like to welcome Fidelity Bank as a Lilac Glove Sponsor!
OFFICIAL SELFIE STATION AT OUR MARCH 23rd EVENT!
"Fidelity bank is more than
just a bank. Rooted in Louisiana, for 115 years and counting. Some things just get better with time — and Fidelity is no exception. Learn about our rich heritage, meet our visionary directors, stay updated with our latest news, explore career opportunities, see how we give back through our philanthropic efforts, and learn how to connect with your neighborhood bank. Explore our story and discover what sets us apart. From supporting non-profits to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting financial literacy, we are committed to you and our community."
Visit: www.bankwithfidelity.com
OFFICIAL SELFIE STATION AT OUR MARCH 23rd EVENT!
"Fidelity bank is more than
just a bank. Rooted in Louisiana, for 115 years and counting. Some things just get better with time — and Fidelity is no exception. Learn about our rich heritage, meet our visionary directors, stay updated with our latest news, explore career opportunities, see how we give back through our philanthropic efforts, and learn how to connect with your neighborhood bank. Explore our story and discover what sets us apart. From supporting non-profits to empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting financial literacy, we are committed to you and our community."
Visit: www.bankwithfidelity.com
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You Night Empowering Events
3 days ago
Fun for all ages! Candy Clouds LLC will be offering hand spun cotton candy AND they will be giving away toothbrushes! Stop by their booth on Sunday!
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You Night Empowering Events
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6 more days! Will you be joining us?
Sunday, March 23rd at the Castine Center in Mandeville!
Crawfish & Cornhole Tournament / Wellness Fair / Family Fun Zone
Attend by visiting: www.younightevents.com/cornhole
Kids price: $5 / Adults $10 General Admission (or $20/$25 with crawfish).
We have a food truck with delicious options if you aren't a crawfish person!
Sunday, March 23rd at the Castine Center in Mandeville!
Crawfish & Cornhole Tournament / Wellness Fair / Family Fun Zone
Attend by visiting: www.younightevents.com/cornhole
Kids price: $5 / Adults $10 General Admission (or $20/$25 with crawfish).
We have a food truck with delicious options if you aren't a crawfish person!
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You Night Empowering Events
5 days ago
Thank you to Margaret Allen with the Times Picayune/Advocate for this feature! https://www.nola.com/news/communities/st_tammany/you-night-debuts-fundraiser-for-women-fighting-cancer/article_36a1ead6-f534-11ef-a814-7f5beabb9114.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2sK_iAsf4PkCVkIHpds9e8W_2XivQ89Ip9W7cAUvd0Nf56ylXGNmBLLv0_aem_mShL-fxjUiY1o93sSDeLiA
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You Night wins Guinness World Record Title for most models in a Fashion Show!
On Saturday, October 1st, 2022 in New Orleans, You Night Empowering Events, broke a Guinness World Record for the most models in a fashion show. The number to beat was 421 held by a modeling agency in Spain. You Night and the organization’s partners barely inched over that number landing at 430 models in the show - resulting in a new world record
being set.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, October 1, 2022 - You Night Events, in partnership with
Positive Image Modeling and Chic Nouvelle Worldwide Model Management, was
recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for having the most models in a runway
show. On October 1st at 8:30 p.m., You Night’s Founder, Lisa McKenzie, along with
Leslie Legania-Shelby and Rowena Kay, were awarded a certificate confirming their
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title by Sarah Casson, an official GUINNESS WORLD
RECORDS adjudicator who traveled from Washington D.C. to New Orleans for the
Ribbons Rock the Runway event. The official ceremony took place at the conclusion of
the runway show that featured 430 models beating out the now-former record holder
based in Spain (who had 421 models).
The event was far more than a record-breaking attempt. Models used this runway
platform as an opportunity to bring hope and resources to women diagnosed with
cancer. Models walked in 19 different fashion collections, each representing the color of
a cancer awareness ribbon. As each group took to the stage, M.C.’s Kenny Lopez and
Peyton Tryst with WGNO, along with Marshall Harris, gave information about what type
of cancer each color represented.
As Casson presented the award and global accolade, McKenzie thanked GUINNESS
WORLD RECORDS and the many people who played a role preparing for this
monumental task. “We want to thank everyone who worked tirelessly over the past year
to make this award possible,” she said, adding that hundreds of models from all over the
Gulf Coast came to be a part of this World Record Attempt, representing many modeling
agencies, including many models who are cancer survivors themselves, or who were
walking to honor loved ones diagnosed. “It is our hope that this event brings
awareness, resources and support to individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer.”
A long list of honorees opened the show, many with personal connections to cancer.
Betsy Barnes, Press Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for Louisiana Lieutenant
Governor Billy Nungasser, addressed the audience about her own cancer diagnosis and
emphasized the importance of a sisterhood of support, such as You Night. Also
opening the show were Dr. John Stewart, Center Director of the LSU Health New
Orleans/LCMC Health Cancer Center; and Dr. Chris Trahan with The Center for
Restorative Breast Surgery.
Ribbons Rock the Runway is a fundraiser supporting the WE LIFT YOU UP Fund - a
501c3 public charity dedicated to helping women emotionally cope after a cancer
diagnosis. One of the empowerment programs You Night is most known for is their
Runway Training Program. Cancer survivors are challenged to step outside of their
comfort zones to adopt a mindset of self-esteem and confidence – two areas that many
women feel like they lose after a diagnosis. “We give women the opportunity to
discover or re-discover their inner and outward beauty, so that they don’t identify
themselves by their disease, but instead by the incredible women they are.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Holley Haag, You Night Media Relations
504-450-1837 hhaag@msn.comOn Saturday, October 1st, 2022 in New Orleans, You Night Empowering Events, broke a Guinness World Record for the most models in a fashion show. The number to beat was 421 held by a modeling agency in Spain. You Night and the organization’s partners barely inched over that number landing at 430 models in the show - resulting in a new world record
being set.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, October 1, 2022 - You Night Events, in partnership with
Positive Image Modeling and Chic Nouvelle Worldwide Model Management, was
recognized by GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for having the most models in a runway
show. On October 1st at 8:30 p.m., You Night’s Founder, Lisa McKenzie, along with
Leslie Legania-Shelby and Rowena Kay, were awarded a certificate confirming their
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title by Sarah Casson, an official GUINNESS WORLD
RECORDS adjudicator who traveled from Washington D.C. to New Orleans for the
Ribbons Rock the Runway event. The official ceremony took place at the conclusion of
the runway show that featured 430 models beating out the now-former record holder
based in Spain (who had 421 models).
The event was far more than a record-breaking attempt. Models used this runway
platform as an opportunity to bring hope and resources to women diagnosed with
cancer. Models walked in 19 different fashion collections, each representing the color of
a cancer awareness ribbon. As each group took to the stage, M.C.’s Kenny Lopez and
Peyton Tryst with WGNO, along with Marshall Harris, gave information about what type
of cancer each color represented.
As Casson presented the award and global accolade, McKenzie thanked GUINNESS
WORLD RECORDS and the many people who played a role preparing for this
monumental task. “We want to thank everyone who worked tirelessly over the past year
to make this award possible,” she said, adding that hundreds of models from all over the
Gulf Coast came to be a part of this World Record Attempt, representing many modeling
agencies, including many models who are cancer survivors themselves, or who were
walking to honor loved ones diagnosed. “It is our hope that this event brings
awareness, resources and support to individuals diagnosed with any type of cancer.”
A long list of honorees opened the show, many with personal connections to cancer.
Betsy Barnes, Press Secretary and Director of Public Affairs for Louisiana Lieutenant
Governor Billy Nungasser, addressed the audience about her own cancer diagnosis and
emphasized the importance of a sisterhood of support, such as You Night. Also
opening the show were Dr. John Stewart, Center Director of the LSU Health New
Orleans/LCMC Health Cancer Center; and Dr. Chris Trahan with The Center for
Restorative Breast Surgery.
Ribbons Rock the Runway is a fundraiser supporting the WE LIFT YOU UP Fund - a
501c3 public charity dedicated to helping women emotionally cope after a cancer
diagnosis. One of the empowerment programs You Night is most known for is their
Runway Training Program. Cancer survivors are challenged to step outside of their
comfort zones to adopt a mindset of self-esteem and confidence – two areas that many
women feel like they lose after a diagnosis. “We give women the opportunity to
discover or re-discover their inner and outward beauty, so that they don’t identify
themselves by their disease, but instead by the incredible women they are.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Holley Haag, You Night Media Relations
504-450-1837 hhaag@msn.com
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Meet Lisa McKenzie -- Astellas Oncology C3 Prize Finalist Whose Inspiring Idea is Changing Cancer Care
Every day, people impacted by cancer and their loved ones navigate a complex journey. The COVID-19 pandemic has only added to the complexity of cancer care, creating additional emotional, financial and physical strain for people impacted by cancer and their loved ones. That’s why more than ever, we need to cultivate ideas that are making an impact in the cancer care community beyond medicine.
The Astellas Oncology C3 (Changing Cancer Care) Prize is fueling big ideas that tackle everyday challenges in cancer care beyond medicine. Now in its fifth year, the C3 Prize is awarding up to $200,000 in grants and resources to help advance these promising ideas.
Today, Astellas Oncology is announcing the three finalists for the C3 Prize: Lisa McKenzie, Valeria Arango Velez, and Omolola Salako. These three female founders’ personal and professional experiences sparked their passion to change cancer care, each taking on a different challenge of the cancer care journey. While we reviewed many innovative and thoughtful submissions this year, these three finalists best represented the C3 Prize criteria.
All three finalists will pitch their ideas to an expert judging panel of leaders in business, innovation and cancer care, with cancer activist Bill Rancic serving as emcee, at a virtual pitch event in March. They’ll be awarded grants and resources to help advance their ideas, with one Grand Prize winner to be awarded $100,000 in grant funding and two Innovation Prize winners to be awarded $50,000 in grants. All will have access to mentorship and a yearlong membership to MATTER, a global healthcare startup incubator, community nexus and corporate innovation accelerator; the Grand Prize winner will also receive hands-on support, expertise, and resources from Slalom, a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. Sign up for updates on how you can be a part of our virtual watch party on March 23.
The Astellas Oncology C3 (Changing Cancer Care) Prize is fueling big ideas that tackle everyday challenges in cancer care beyond medicine. Now in its fifth year, the C3 Prize is awarding up to $200,000 in grants and resources to help advance these promising ideas.
Today, Astellas Oncology is announcing the three finalists for the C3 Prize: Lisa McKenzie, Valeria Arango Velez, and Omolola Salako. These three female founders’ personal and professional experiences sparked their passion to change cancer care, each taking on a different challenge of the cancer care journey. While we reviewed many innovative and thoughtful submissions this year, these three finalists best represented the C3 Prize criteria.
All three finalists will pitch their ideas to an expert judging panel of leaders in business, innovation and cancer care, with cancer activist Bill Rancic serving as emcee, at a virtual pitch event in March. They’ll be awarded grants and resources to help advance their ideas, with one Grand Prize winner to be awarded $100,000 in grant funding and two Innovation Prize winners to be awarded $50,000 in grants. All will have access to mentorship and a yearlong membership to MATTER, a global healthcare startup incubator, community nexus and corporate innovation accelerator; the Grand Prize winner will also receive hands-on support, expertise, and resources from Slalom, a modern consulting firm focused on strategy, technology, and business transformation. Sign up for updates on how you can be a part of our virtual watch party on March 23.
MEET THE 2020 FINALISTS
Lisa McKenzie – You Night Empowering Events
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Lisa McKenzie – You Night Empowering Events
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
You Night 2025 FIGHT CLUB! Supporting emotional health Programs, and the 2025 Celebration cannot happen without your support to the We Lift You Up fund. Thank you!
ABOUT US
In 2013, we started an organization in New Orleans, LA, with the mission of helping women embrace life beyond cancer. We do this by providing alternatives to traditional support groups through empowering experiences that help women move forward in their self-reflection and journeys. After working with hundreds of women from every walk of life, we found that a beautiful, consistent message kept surfacing: women are stronger when they are surrounded by other women who have experienced similar journeys. They also are stronger when the community rallies behind them to provide healthy tools for better living.
Lisa McKenzie is the Founder and Executive Producer of You Night Empowering Events, a program whose mission is to help women embrace life beyond cancer. Lisa's passion for exploring opportunities to empower women is what drives her daily ambitions. After going through a particularly dark period in her life, Lisa wanted to share with others powerful tools that she used to free herself from depression, and power through adversity. Lisa draws inspiration for her programs from her personal relationship with God, and His promises for our well-being. Lisa's mom is a breast cancer survivor, and after witnessing the harsh changes that her mom endured, and after witnessing how two of her friends faced numerous traumatic experiences after they were diagnosed with cancer, Lisa set out to create a sisterhood designed around empowering group experiences, where the members and community "lifted one another up" (hence, the formation of Lisa's Non-Profit 501c3 program called "We Lift You Up" fund). Since the inception of the organization in 2013, Lisa has created a variety of empowering group experiences that incorporate powerful tools for emotional health. Lisa partners with area hospitals and physicians to offer this critical part of the cancer survivors' healing journey (emotional and mental healing). What results is that survivors discover inner strength that they can channel for better health outcomes. To date – because of sponsorship support and donations -- You Night has gifted hundreds of women (in the Greater New Orleans area and in cities across America) with You Night Program Experiences (Runway Empowerment Program, ScART Scar Art Painting Experience and Story Crafting). Engaging women in empowering, life-affirming experiences has resulted in a very active sisterhood of survivors.
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Meet You Night Founder, Lisa McKenzie
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