The 10th Annual New Orleans Lympho-Maniac 70's Party

What is it?
It's a 70's retro dance party to increase cancer awareness in the New Orleans community. This year all donations and proceeds are going to purchase a SRT-100 for East Jefferson Outpatient Oncology.

When?
The 10th Annual New Orleans Lympho-Maniac 70's Party will be on Saturday, March 24th, 2012.

Where?
This year's event will be held at Mardi Gras World (Eastbank) in New Orleans:

Mardi Gras World
1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130 USA
504-361-7821 (phone)

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How Much?
Tickets for Lympho-Maniac '12 is $35 in advance and $40 at the door the night of the event. Doors will open at 7pm. There is a select open-bar from 7:00 – 9:00pm.

The price of admission gets you a select open-bar from 7pm – 9pm, delicious New Orleans cuisine from many local restaurants, great drink specials all night long, and music provided by the World Famous 70s DJ Anthony Graziano of Studio 54! So you best come early, come hungry, and come read to drink!

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How can I help?
The best and easiest way to help our cause is to make a donation. If you have something specific in mind, you can contact us via email.

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Do I need to wear 70’s attire to get in?
No, but you might feel like a fool if you don't. The tackier you dress, the more comfortable you will be.

How do I enter the Lympho Dance-Off?
The annual Lympho Dance-Off begins at 10pm. It will once again be judged by Don and Vanessa Trump, Jr. Space is limited, so contact us for details.

Can I bring my children?
Only if they can do a keg-stand while signing "Y-M-C-A". This event is for adults only, but we define the term "adults" rather loosely. ;-)

I worked as an intern for Louisiana Senator J. Bennett Johnston during the summer of 1995 in Washington, D.C. It was probably one of my most enjoyable summers during my college years at Louisiana State University. However, this amazing summer experience came to a screeching halt upon my return to LSU, when I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma on September 21, 1995. I was classified as a “Stage II-B”. This means that my cancer showed systemic symptoms and involvement of two or more lymph node regions on the same side of the diaphragm or of one lymph node region and a contiguous extralymphatic site. Translation: I was in trouble! My chemotherapy oncologist gave me a 50% chance of survival. I was 20 years old.

I spent the following 6 months receiving chemotherapy treatments and another 2 months getting radiation therapy. I speak from experience when I say that nothing could ever replace the loving support of family and friends during such a difficult time. I was also fortunate to be under the care of two of New Orleans’ best oncologists -- Dr. Hayman and Dr. Black.

On May 17, 1996, after eight months of treatments, my two doctors declared me to be in remission. Since there is technically no cure for cancer, “remission” is the best case scenario. I am regularly reminded by Dr. Black that “remission” is but an elegant word for “We can’t find anything.” Mere words could never describe how elated and thankful my family, friends, and I were after receiving the wonderful news.

After I graduated from LSU, I spent three years working in Houston, Texas for an energy company. I moved back to New Orleans in January 2002 and shortly thereafter, I decided to hold a party with the help of friends and family in order to raise awareness and money for local cancer non-profit organizations. This event marked the birth of the “Lympho-Maniac 70’s Party.” Even though this party started off as a house party, it has evolved in the last few years into a much larger event, catered by local restaurants and held at music venues like the New Orleans Rock n Bowl and Republic New Orleans.

Thanks again for your support.

Chad K. Landry
Lympho-Maniac Founding Member

Read Chad's 2010 Cancer Survivor Luncheon Speech