The Ridgel Crawfish CookOff Benefit is a charitable [501(c) (3)] nonprofit organization established in 2015 under Ronald Louis (Riff) Ridgel’s name. The mission of the organization is to aid individuals and their families whose lives have been impacted by catastrophic illnesses/injuries. Since the organization was established, more than $177,000 has been provided to individuals in Tangipahoa Parish.