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 Martin'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 Louisiana lawmakers to discuss budget priorities as teachers face a pay cut US Coast Guard 'tripled' personnel to prevent maritime human smuggling Mother goose injured, nest destroyed in Armstrong Park attack Lafayette High alumni invited to get one last look at soon-to-be-replaced school CHECK THIS OUT: Tornado touches down in Midland City ...read more read less