METAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — "Life's a pitch." That's the word from New Orleans advertising man, keynote speaker and author Tom Martin. And it's the name for a mini-workshop. It's designed to transform even the most timid person into a confident, persuasive and convincing speaker. And it all benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the LLS. Tom's son, Maes Martin, is a student at Jesuit High School and he's putting together a nonprofit of his own to benefit LLS. WGNO Good Morning New Orleans features reporter Bill Wood has your invitation. It's at the Metairie Country Club at 580 Woodvine Ave. in Metairie on Wednesday, April 2 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the events website. And here's to pitching a homerun! Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Adams calls on judge to ‘promptly’ dismiss bribery case, citing campaign  Gov. Jeff Landry names new Louisiana OMV commissioner Release the squares! Where to find the good eats, sounds at 2025 Jazz and Heritage Fest Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining Former New Orleans judge to announce run for Orleans Parish sheriff ...read more read less