Through the 2015 Black and Gold Gala, Payton's Play It Forward Foundation is continuing its mission of raising money and awareness for organizations dedicated to the health, education and social welfare of the local community. This year's beneficiares will include Feed the Children, K-9s for Warriors and the Gleason Initiative Foundation.
The evening began with a red carpet and live red carpet show hosted by John DeShazier and Brianna Nowlin. They interviewed Chevron's Gulf of Mexico Vice Preisent, Michael Illane, Play it Forward Foundation's executive director, Karen Hegner, Sean Payton and many other sponsors, those involved in the charities, Saints players and staff.