It was a night of stars and studs.
Friends, family and several New Orleans Saints players and coaches gathered at Fulton Alley in the Warehouse District Thursday night to celebrate Steve Gleason's 41st birthday party.
Gleason doesn't officially turn 41 until March 19 but officials planned the event to coincide with the American Physical Therapy Convention in town this week.
With Saints coach Sean Payton leading the auction, the event raised more than $50,000 for the Gleason Initiative Foundation, organizers said.
"It was a great night and we are appreciative of all the support from our friends and sponsors," said Paul Varisco, the executive director of Team Gleason.