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A PARTY WITH A PURPOSE Karnival Krewe de Louisiane The only krewe of its kind the purposeof Karnival Krewe de Louisiane KKdL is to raise funds for cancer research cancer education and indigent cancer patient care in the Baton Rouge area. Originally called the Governors Mardi Gras Ball in 1987 Karnival Krewe de Louisiane was founded by a group of individuals who cared deeply about those faced with cancer and shared a passion for the Mardi Gras tradition. To date the Krewe has contributed nearly 6 million to support Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Centers mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. A LIFETIME OF GIVING To preserve the benefits of its philanthropic activities Karnival Krewe de Louisiane is proud to continue to raise money to support the efforts of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.