The Capital Gala Baton Rouge
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Since its inception in 1967, this event has honored over 1100 Baton Rougeans who devote their time and effort to fighting the battle against cancer. To date, the event has raised more than a $20 million dollars. This fun-filled celebration is designed to highlight Baton Rouge’s most iconic men and women, while carrying out the mission of serving our community.
06/19/2026
Meet Claire Rutland.
Interior designer. Entrepreneur. Mom. Creative spirit.
Claire’s style is simple, classic, and colorful, but her impact reaches far beyond beautiful spaces.
After moving to Baton Rouge to attend LSU, Claire built a successful career in design before launching her own interior design business while raising two young children. Today, she balances motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a growing career while designing spaces that help people feel at home.
For Claire, the mission of the Capital Gala is close to home. Having witnessed the impact of cancer on loved ones, she is passionate about supporting efforts that provide hope, healing, and critical resources to patients and families across our community.
When asked about her greatest accomplishment, her answer wasn’t a business milestone or design award. It was her family.
This year, Claire is stepping onto the Capital Gala runway to help fund cancer research, support local patients and families, and ensure hope continues for those facing the fight of their lives.
Join us August 15 as we celebrate Claire and our 2026 Faces of Impact.
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06/17/2026
Meet Krista Raney.
President & CEO of the LSU Foundation. Advocate for education. Leader. Wife. Mom.
Krista believes access to education has the power to change lives, because it changed hers.
As the first female President & CEO in the LSU Foundation’s 65-year history, she has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for future generations while leading with excellence, purpose, and heart.
This year’s Capital Gala is deeply personal.
Krista walks in honor of her Aunt Debbie, whose legacy of kindness, strength, and love continues to shape the way her family lives today. Her “yes” to the Gala is for every patient, every family, and every story that deserves hope.
Join us August 15 as we celebrate Krista and our 2026 Faces of Impact.
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