The Great Cajun Crawfish Boil is a joint fundraiser put on by the Cajun Cactus Foundation and the Phoenix chapter of the LSU Alumni Association. The Cajun Cactus Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to unite Southerners living in the Valley, support Gulf Coast and Phoenix charities, and impart Southern charm, culture and hospitality. The mission of the Phoenix chapter of the LSU Alumni Association is to bring both alumni and fans of LSU together in the spirit of camaraderie, community and philanthropy.