Adapt2play

ADDING THE MISSING INGREDIENTS
GUMBO BOWL
EXIHIBITION EVENT
Adaptive Sports • Veterans • Louisiana Culture
Join Us This September!
Marine Corps • Coast Guard • More Branches Coming Soon
The 2026 Gumbo Bowl is a one-of-a-kind fundraising event hosted by S.M.C.L. Foundation & Associates Inc. celebrating adaptive sports, veterans, military service members, and the Greater New Orleans community.
Enjoy an exciting weekend featuring Wheelchair Football, Flag Football, a Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off, live entertainment, adaptive sports demonstrations, vendors, community resources, and family-friendly activities.
Supporting a Greater Mission
Every registration, sponsorship, donation, and volunteer helps fund S.M.C.L. Foundation’s year-round therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports programs serving:

Youth, adults, and seniors with disabilities
Blind and visually impaired individuals
Disabled veterans and active-duty military
Economically and physically challenged individuals
Families across the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan Region

Together, we’re improving health, independence, confidence, and quality of life through adaptive recreation.
Event Highlights

Wheelchair Football
Flag Football
Louisiana Gumbo Cook-Off
Veterans & Military Appreciation
Adaptive Sports Demonstrations
Vendor & Community Village
Live Entertainment
Local Food Vendors
Volunteer Opportunities
Family Fun

Register Today
Registration is open for:
Athlete Registration

Athletes
Veterans & Military Participants
Football Teams
Gumbo Cook-Off Teams
Sponsors
Vendors
Volunteers
Community Organizations

Space is limited, so register early!
Become a Sponsor
Support life-changing adaptive sports programs while showcasing your organization to thousands of community members, veterans, athletes, and families.
Become A Sponsor

Join the Movement
Become A Volunteer

The Gumbo Bowl is more than a weekend event—it’s an investment in expanding adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation throughout Louisiana.
Join us this September and help change lives through sports, service, and community.