Realizing the local needs of cancer patients and their families, the Perret family started GAMES OF ACADIANA, a family oriented fundraising event, first held August 25, 2001. GAMES was the vision of friends of 8-year old Miles Perret, who succumbed to a brain tumor (glioblastoma) in 1996. The amazing success of the first GAMES enabled the Miles Perret Center to open less than a year later.
The Miles Perret Center has grown over the past decade to become Miles Perret Cancer Services (MPCS), a comprehensive resource center helping those in Acadiana fighting and surviving cancer, with care and compassion. Since opening June 27, 2002, MPCS has helped over 7,000 families in Acadiana.
Miles Perret 1988-1996
GAMES OF ACADIANA is still the principle source of funding for Miles Perret Cancer Services. MPCS also hosts other small fundraising events throughout the year to raise money. Additionally, MPCS accepts private donations, memorial gifts, and grants.
