Fun Fundraising Events Planned at Annual Conference

The GAPNA Foundation organizes fundraising events during the GAPNA Annual Conference to help raise funds to support our research and project awards. Please support the Foundation’s endeavors by participating in these fun events.

Wednesday September 27, 2023

Golf Event at the Audubon Park Golf Club

This golf club is right in the heart of the city and offers 12 Par three holes, four Par 4s and two Par 5s. The course is ideal for beginner golfers as well as experienced golfers. It is scenically located in the beautiful Audubon Park! Our goal is to have a good time, with no pressure. We play a “best ball” match. All golfers are welcome to join in on the fun.

  • Time: 12:30- 5:00 PM
  • Price: $125
  • Address: 6500 Magazine Street New Orleans
  • Golf clubs are available for rental for $40.

Friday September 29, 2023

Fun Run Walk for Beignets

  • Time: 6:00-6:45 AM meet in the hotel lobby
  • Price: $25

We welcome all runners and walkers to join us for a stroll down the road for some of the famous New Orleans Beignets and coffee/tea. Bring cash for beignets/coffee in case you need to stock up for the walk back!! The first 10 people to arrive in the lobby get a free beignet!!

Friday September 29, 2023

Friday Night Urban South Brewery Tour and Low Country Shrimp Boil

Join us at New Orleans' largest and fastest growing craft brewery for an evening of fun and food. We'll be serving a selection of regional favorites including boiled shrimp, muffulettas, and boudin egg rolls. The taps will of course be open, and they'll be pouring award winning favorites from Urban South Brewery all evening. Not a big beer drinker? We've got you covered with an array of Urban South's house made hard seltzers, lemonade, and non-alcoholic IPA. While you're there take a few minutes to learn more about how your beer is made, our experienced tour guides will be on hand to give you a behind the scenes look at how beer goes from barley to barrel!

  • Time: 7:15 -10:00 PM - First buses leave the hotel at 6:30 PM on a rotating schedule until all attendees arrive at the brewery. Return buses will do the same. Attendees who are out in the city can come by Lyft Cab or Uber as the brewery is only 10 minutes from the hotel.
  • Price: $99

Price includes Transportation, free beer, food, and a tour of the brewery!