Estelle has been a board member here at Access Health Louisiana for 12 years. We are honored to help her in sponsoring her in reaching her goal to raise $20,000 for the annual “Kiss A Pig” gala.

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ESTELLE SE LEON ALFORTISH

ESTELLE’S STORY

As a financial professional with New York Life, I am passionate about helping individuals and families build financial security and create lasting legacies. My work is deeply rooted in service, compassion, and advocacy — values that guide both my professional and personal life.

I proudly serve as a board member of Access Health Louisiana, where I advocate for greater healthcare awareness and community support. My passion for healthcare advocacy is personal. Having lost a parent to Type 2 diabetes and witnessing siblings, nieces, and nephews struggle with complications including vision loss, I am committed to educating and supporting families affected by chronic illness.

Faith, family, and community are at the center of my life. I am actively involved in my church and dedicate much of my volunteer work to uplifting others through outreach and service. I proudly support Women of Hope Unite, helping empower and encourage single mothers through mentorship, compassion, and practical support.

Beyond my professional and volunteer work, I enjoy serving my community in many capacities, including involvement with the Les Dames de Timberlane Country Club and other local organizations. Whether through financial guidance, healthcare advocacy, mentorship, or volunteerism, my greatest joy comes from helping others and giving back through service, leadership, and love.

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About 2026 Kiss a Pig New Orleans

The 5th Annual New Orleans Kiss a Pig Gala is a fundraiser benefitting the American Diabetes Association. The formal affair hosts 250 guests to an evening of dinner, dancing, live entertainment, auctions, and the infamous pig kissing ceremony. The event’s success is largely due to the support of business leaders who serve as candidates. The top fundraisers earn the privilege of kissing the pig at the gala to show appreciation for the animal’s heroic role in diabetes research as the first source of insulin.

Event proceeds are used to fund diabetes research, advocacy, education and support for individuals living with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Kiss a Pig Gala is a major annual New Orleans fundraiser featuring a competition where community leaders raise funds to earn the privilege of kissing a pig, honoring the animal’s historical role in insulin development.

About the American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure —and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).

About Kiss A Pig New Orleans:

Celebrating 85 years, the American Diabetes Association® is hosting the annual Kiss a Pig Gala that honors the significant role pigs played in the development of insulin and diabetes treatment. This black-tie event gathers industry leaders and community supporters to celebrate the fundraising efforts of nominated candidates throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. Each candidate runs a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign throughout the year to compete for the honor of kissing the pig, symbolizing the animals’ heroic contribution to diabetes research. Proceeds from the event help fund critical diabetes research, advocacy, and education, all aimed at improving the lives of people with diabetes.