Manning Family Children's

Manning Family Children's Children’s Hospital New Orleans, the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital, celebrates a new chapter and name as Manning Family Children’s!
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Together, we’re charting a bold future for child health fueled by two strong Louisiana legacies.

💜💚💛 Let the good times roll! Today we were honored to attend the annual Kings Day Mardi Gras kickoff with city leaders, ...
01/07/2026

💜💚💛 Let the good times roll!

Today we were honored to attend the annual Kings Day Mardi Gras kickoff with city leaders, members of our Mardi Gras Krewe community, and many who make Carnival Season come to life for our community including and the one and only Arthur Hardy!

is proud to again partner with the to provide first aid along the route, keeping our community well to enjoy the most out of Carnival Season!

🌷 An unforgettable evening is blooming “Where the Garden Grows” at the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball, presented by LEMOINE,...
01/05/2026

🌷 An unforgettable evening is blooming “Where the Garden Grows” at the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball, presented by LEMOINE, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mardi Gras World!

This year’s Ball, Co-Chaired by Meg Baldwin and Mary Martin Roth, will be an incredible evening of celebrating the extraordinary impact Manning Family Children's has had in nurturing children and families across our region. Together, we'll honor all that has taken root and look ahead to all we will continue to grow as we aspire to make Louisiana a national leader in child health and wellbeing. With culinary delights from 40+ local restaurants and caterers, live music by Az Izz, and a silent auction full of exciting items and experiences, this is one evening you won't want to miss.

A storied tradition and one of New Orleans’ most cherished philanthropic events, Sugarplum Ball helps sustain the vital mission of Manning Family Children’s year after year. Your generous support through events like Sugarplum, allows us to continue saying yes to every child, every time, regardless of ability to pay, and ensures the most advanced services for kids so they can grow and thrive right here at home.

Visit manningchildrens.org/sugarplum to purchase sponsorships and tickets, and to learn more about this spectacular night in full bloom! 💐

2025 was an extraordinary year at Manning Family Children’s, and we’re so happy you were on the journey with us! 💙 This ...
12/31/2025

2025 was an extraordinary year at Manning Family Children’s, and we’re so happy you were on the journey with us! 💙 This year, we stepped into a bold new chapter for kids with the Manning family, sharing a vision for a brighter future for our kids as we became Manning Family Children's. We celebrated alongside our patients, families, team members, donors, and YOU—with special visits from Archie, Cooper, and Arch Manning throughout the year!

Our patients and team members may have been snowed in, but that didn’t keep us from having a flurry of fun during the once-in-a-lifetime January sneaux storm. ❄️ More history was made at Manning Family Children’s as Daniel became the first patient in Louisiana to begin his journey of groundbreaking gene therapy that could cure his condition entirely.

We expanded access to care to serve even more families with three new clinics in Houma and Thibodaux, opening the Panda Cares Playground at the Morgan Rae Center for Hope, and we broke ground on Walker’s Imaginarium —a first of its kind child enrichment center that will redefine the child healthcare experience, opening in the fall of 2026.

Together, we also made huge strides outside the four walls of our hospital. From continuing our gun safety work to our third annual Back to School Boogaloo, our community programs are essential to meeting the health needs of our most vulnerable kids and families. One of the highlights was the opening of our first ThriveKids Community Clinic in New Orleans East. This new clinic serves students enrolled in the co-located Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) schools, and the broader community.

We have had so much to celebrate this year, from raising $1.6M in mission-supporting funds at the 43rd annual Sugarplum Ball to spreading holiday magic with the New Orleans community at our 4th annual Holiday Parade. Together, we cared for more kids than ever before and made a lifesaving, life-changing impact across Louisiana and beyond. There is so much to be proud of as we reflect on 2025, and we couldn't celebrate the extraordinary impact we are making together for kids and families across Louisiana, the Gulf South, and far beyond, without YOU! The opportunities to impact child wellbeing across our region together are limitless, and the future for kids is bright! Wishing you all a very healthy and happy New Year from Manning Family Children's!

We are so excited to announce ENFRA as our Stage Sponsor at this year's Sugarplum Ball, as we meet "Where the Garden Gro...
12/31/2025

We are so excited to announce ENFRA as our Stage Sponsor at this year's Sugarplum Ball, as we meet "Where the Garden Grows!" 🌷 ENFRA has proudly served as the Stage Sponsor for five years in a row, and we can't wait to 💐grow💐 with the flow with ENFRA on the dance floor at the 44th annual Sugarplum Ball on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Mardi Gras World!

Join us as we plant seeds of hope and celebrate the extraordinary impact Manning Family Children’s makes in caring for children and families from across our region—all while waltzing in full bloom! Visit https://bit.ly/48ZnfUK for more details and to purchase sponsorships or tickets.

Thanks to the generous grant from The Toy Foundation, the Vecta Deluxe Portable Sensory Station is already making a diff...
12/31/2025

Thanks to the generous grant from The Toy Foundation, the Vecta Deluxe Portable Sensory Station is already making a difference in the Manning Family Children’s Emergency Department. By transforming any space into a calming, multi-sensory environment, the Vecta empowers our Child Life Specialists to meet patients where they are—providing comfort, reducing anxiety, and helping children of all ages feel safe during some of their most stressful moments. We’re grateful for this support as we continue to create healing spaces when they’re needed most.

12/31/2025

Meet Lionisha Morris and her daughter Makya. Last year, Makya was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, at just 13 years old. In the midst of fear and prayer, Lionisha knew she needed a strong support system by her side.

During that difficult time—while she was out of work—The Al Copeland Foundation stepped in to support her family by helping with their mortgage, housing costs, and putting food on the table. That support allowed Lionisha to focus on what mattered most: being there for her daughter.

Today, Makya is 14 and doing amazing. Her family calls her a “walking testimony,” and they’re grateful to be spending the holidays together at home.

Thank you to the Al Copeland Foundation for standing by families when they need it most and making moments of hope possible. 💛

Thank you to our friends at Phi Mu at Southeastern for raising $13,007 for Manning Family Children's! Their event, Kooki...
12/29/2025

Thank you to our friends at Phi Mu at Southeastern for raising $13,007 for Manning Family Children's! Their event, Kookin for Kids: Tailgate Edition, was held on November 15 and featured a cooking contest to see who could make the best tailgate bites!

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Phi Mu Fraternity
Southeastern Louisiana University

Thanks to Ms. Linda and our incredible anonymous donor, we were able to shop for $3,000 worth of amazing toys! From mini...
12/29/2025

Thanks to Ms. Linda and our incredible anonymous donor, we were able to shop for $3,000 worth of amazing toys! From mini basketball goals used in rehab, infant toys that support healthy growth and development, arts and crafts that help children process emotions during hospital stays, to fun therapeutic toys that help normalize the environment and provide distraction, every item makes a meaningful impact.

This marks the 13th year we have been able to make this happen thanks to LEARNING EXPRESS TOYS OF METAIRIE, LA and the same anonymous donor. It’s not only a joyful experience for our staff, but it also allows the Child Life and Creative Therapies team to continue doing the work they love, serving our patients and families in the best way possible—with the supplies they need to do it well.

We are endlessly grateful at Manning Family Children's for our amazing donors and community support that help us provide the very best care 😊

There’s still time to make a difference before the end of the year 💝As we approach the close of the year, caregivers at ...
12/28/2025

There’s still time to make a difference before the end of the year 💝

As we approach the close of the year, caregivers at Manning Family Children’s are providing lifesaving and life-changing care every day in our operating rooms, intensive care units, and specialty clinics. Your year-end gift helps ensure every child receives the comfort, care, and support they need—especially during the holiday season.

Light Up the Season with:
🌟 Joy: Your gift goes even further! Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations made by December 31 will be matched, doubling your impact and bringing even more joy to children spending the holidays in the hospital.

🎁 Love: Help us spread the word—like, comment, and share this post to help support more kids and families before the year ends.

You still have time to give. Make your year-end gift today and help Light Up the Season for children and families at Manning Family Children’s at the link in our bio.

Thank you to our friends at Team NOLA for raising $6,000 for Manning Family Children's during their 24-hour game streami...
12/28/2025

Thank you to our friends at Team NOLA for raising $6,000 for Manning Family Children's during their 24-hour game streaming day with Extra Life!

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

For nearly three years, The Al Copeland Foundation Patient Assistance Fund at Manning Family Children’s has provided muc...
12/28/2025

For nearly three years, The Al Copeland Foundation Patient Assistance Fund at Manning Family Children’s has provided much needed assistance to help relieve burdens our families are facing while their children are battling a cancer diagnosis and treatment journey – something a family should never face. This year, at the foundation's Life and Legacy event, Al and Liz Copeland presented Lou Fragoso, President and CEO of Manning Family Children's with a check for $50,000 for the Copeland Patient Assistance Fund as part of their steadfast commitment to helping us say yes to every child, every time - regardless of the family's ability to pay.
We thank Al and Liz Copeland and the amazing community that supports the Al Copeland Foundation for the tangible difference they have made in the lives of those we serve.

Thank you to our friends at Phi Mu at Nicholls for serving up fun and good time at their annual pickleball tournament! 🥒...
12/27/2025

Thank you to our friends at Phi Mu at Nicholls for serving up fun and good time at their annual pickleball tournament! 🥒🏓 They raised nearly $6,000 to help us continue to provide extraordinary care to all of our patients.

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
Phi Mu Fraternity
Nicholls State University

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Families across our community can count on the extraordinary care provided by our pediatric-trained specialists, from the most complex pediatric procedures, to the everyday health of children and adolescents.