The State of Louisiana continues to deal with the significant [aftermath] of flooding and one of the worst natural disasters in recent years. ~ USA Today
More than 7 trillion gallons of water fell in Louisiana and Mississippi over eight days in August. The toll so far: 13 lives lost, an estimated $110 million in agricultural losses and 100,000 homes destroyed or damaged. ~ The Times-Picayune
The Cabrinian Neighborly Spirit
Alumna and Head Volleyball coach Kasey Laird ’08 brought members of the Cabrini Volleyball team to Baton Rouge on Sunday to help families and gut houses from the flooding.
Head Basketball Coach Nancy Walsh took the Cabrini Basketball Team, along with Kirk Maronge, Athletic Director and faculty member, Maureen Walsh up to Baker, LA to gut a house and help in the clean up efforts for those who were affected by the flood waters. Coach Walsh will be returning to help with relief effort this weekend.