We are proud to announce the Fourth Annual LPCF Mixed Doubles Tennis Classic, which will be hosted at the Country Club of Louisiana, from April 15 through April 18, 2010.

A kickoff party with Calcutta will take place on Thursday evening from 6:30 - 10:00 at the clubhouse. There will be food, drinks, and live music for entertainment. All sponsors, tennis participants and their guests are invited! Tennis matches will begin on Friday evening at 5:30 and continue on Saturday and Sunday. Food, beer, and soft drinks will be provided throughout the tournament! Your entry fee into the tennis tournament also includes entrance to the Gala, with live music, cash bar, and silent auction to be held at the Country Club of Louisiana Clubhouse on Saturday evening from 7:00 - 11:00.

The levels of the tournament are 6.0 mixed, 7.0 mixed, 8.0 mixed, and 9.0 mixed with a two match guarantee. If you are interested in playing in the tournament, please download the Tennis Participant Registration Form here. Entries are limited to 32 teams per level.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this year's event, or would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please download the Sponsorship Proposal here.

The 7.0 level is now full.  Any registration forms received for will be placed on a waiting list in the event a team should drop out.

The Louisiana Pediatric Cardiology Foundation (LPCF) is an IRS 501(C)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization which provides support to children suffering from cardiac disease and their families. The LPCF also provides aid with medical equipment and supports continuing education in the area of pediatric cardiology.

This local organization was formed to help meet the financial needs resulting from a child suffering with cardiac disease. Our purpose is to partially fill gaps where legitimate needs exist; we do not attempt to replace existing services. Four broad categories of need have been identified.

Costs Incurred from Inpatient Hospitalization

Baton Rouge does not have a pediatric cardiovascular surgeon, so most of the children from this area undergo surgical repair in New Orleans or Boston. These stays can last from a few days to several months. Many of these families are young without adequate financial resources.

Support for Children with Complex Cardiac Defects

Some of these defects have been identified as having a higher repair success rate when corrective surgery is performed at a center of excellence that specializes in that specific type of heart problem. These sites are often out-of-state tertiary care locations, subjecting a family to undue financial burdens. Without special assistance, some children are not able to have these procedures performed in centers of excellence, and are therefore subjected to a lower surgical survival rate.

Assist in Covering Expenses

The LPCF assists families by covering expenses related to inpatient hospital stays in Baton Rouge, as well as medically necessary items that are not covered by third party payers, such as home oxygen, prescription co-payments, and CPR lessons.

Advance the Practice of Pediatric Cardiology

By providing state of the art equipment and education, the LPCF strives to advance the practice of pediatric cardiology in the identified region.