Rain Will Bring Flowers: LA Non-Profit Event With Celebrity Support
The Louisiana-based non-profit welcomed 3,100 people to the conversation on mental health
BATON ROUGE – The Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation welcomed approximately 3,100 attendees to its third annual Planting Seeds of Hope awareness event on Feb. 24 at the LSU Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Rain Will Bring Flowers Foundation is a non-profit that was founded in 2023 by Jordan and Lisa Tabor, two parents who lost their 15-year-old son, Owen Tabor, to suicide. Their mission is to prevent youth suicide through awareness, education and support.
Rain Will Bring Flowers Planting Seeds of Hope Event
The free, community-wide gathering, the Planting Seeds of Hope awareness event, united students, families, veterans, athletes and local leaders for an evening dedicated to normalizing conversations around mental health and suicide prevention.
The event featured powerful personal stories, expert insight and live entertainment designed to encourage open dialogue, foster connection and provide access to vital mental health resources.
This year’s event saw an increase in attendance, from nearly 2,500 attendees in 2025 to 3,100 in 2026.
By Brendan Baldwin, LSU Athletics Photography
Celebrity participants included:
- ESPN analyst Ryan Clark
- NFL standout Clyde Edwards-Helaire
- Louisiana State Representative and LSU PA Announcer for Tiger Stadium Dixon McMakin
- U.S. Army Combat Veteran Rick Yarosh
- 2025 American Idol Finalist John Foster shared personal stories and live performances for attendees
By Brendan Baldwin, LSU Athletics Photography
Jordan and Lisa Tabor gave opening remarks. Representative McMakin served as emcee while Clark led a compelling panel discussion featuring Edwards-Helaire, mental health specialist Dr. Ray Tucker, Via Link LCSW Sherrard Crespo and Sgt. Yarosh. Panelists shared candid perspectives on resilience, vulnerability and healing as well as available support resources.
Doors opened early to allow guests to connect with local mental health organizations and community partners. The first 2,000 attendees received commemorative event T-shirts, and to-go meals and beverages were provided to the first 2,500 guests.
The event was made possible through the support of sponsors, including LSU Athletics, The Joe Burrow Foundation, FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake, Coca-Cola Baton Rouge and National L Club. Additional support was provided by Raising Cane’s, Jason’s Deli and Baton Rouge Orthopedic Clinic.
