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Smiles
Spreading Written by: Abigail Fischer Photos by Ryan Helg
The SLU Police Department is on a mission to bring as many smiles as possible to the patients at Children's Hospital and they need your help.
Every great organization starts with a desire to make a difference. LEOs (Law Enforcement Officers) and Lions for Little Ones is no exception. The Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department, led by Lieutenant Ronald Plaisance and Sergeant Michelle Blanchard, created LEOs and Lions for Little Ones in 2022 with the full support of Chief Michael Beckner. The organization collects toys for the patients at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans throughout the year, with an extra push during the holidays. 38 | TangiLifestyles.com
Lieutenant Ronald Plaisance was inspired to create a toy drive by his cousin who has been successfully hosting toy drives on the West Bank for the last 15 years. He knew they could help the community come together and give back. Each toy donated is distributed to children who are not able to be home with their families for the holidays. “Last year we were able to fill two police cars from the ceiling to the floor. The staff at Children’s told us it was
