First Responder Blankets
About this race
The Guardian Quilts Program
Our Mission: Wrapping Courage Around Our Littlest Heroes
The Guardian Quilts Program is a heartfelt mission to bring comfort and a sense of "heroic protection" to children facing their toughest battles. We collect donated uniforms, shirts, and patches from the brave men and women of Police, Fire, and EMS services. Our dedicated team of volunteer seamstresses then meticulously transforms these symbols of service into soft, snuggable "Guardian Quilts."
Our goal is ambitious but vital: to produce and deliver 1,000 quilts by September 1, 2026, for children in New Orleans hospitals and those recovering at home.
How You Can Help
Step 1: Scour Your Closets Do you have retired T-shirts, hats, or uniforms featuring an Emergency Service Logo? Instead of letting them sit in a box, let them provide a "hug" to a child in need.
Step 2: Mail Your Donation Please send all donated items to:
First Responder Blanket Program >
PO Box #265 141 Allen Toussaint Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70124
Step 3: Support the Craft In partnership with Team Pack A Lunch, your financial contributions go directly toward purchasing high-quality quilting materials. These funds allow our local volunteer seamstresses to turn your donated logos into beautiful, comforting blankets.
Step 4: The Heroic Delivery This is where the magic happens. Once a Guardian Blanket is finished, local First Responders hand-deliver them to children in area hospitals. When a child wraps themselves in these quilts, they aren't just getting warm—they are feeling the protection and bravery of the men and women who keep our community safe every day.
Make a Tax-Deductible Donation
Your support changes lives. All donations are made to TEAM PACK A LUNCH (EIN# 39-3562040) and are tax-deductible in accordance with code section 170.
Donate Online: Visit TEAMPACKALUNCH.ORG
Donate by Check: Please make checks payable to
Team Pack A Lunch (c/o First Responder Blanket Program)
and mail to the address listed above.
Together, we can ensure no child fights their battle alone. Help us wrap them in the strength of our community.
Contact info:
Ryan Mast
1-225-266-5493
firstresponderblanketsforkids@gmail.com
Juan Diego
VP of Adaptive Sports and Community Outreach
Juan@teampackalunch.org
Jay Couvillion
teampackalunch.org
jay.c@teampackalunch.org
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Guardian Quilts
Contact Jay Couvillion with TEAM PACK A LUNCH with questions about the program. email info: jay.c@teampackalunch.org
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in New Orleans, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 7:35 PM local time (CDT) in New Orleans on April 28, 2026 — 13h 15m of daylight.
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