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Signature Chef's Event

Virtual Cooking Classes & Silent Auction

DATE: Tuesday, October 20 — Tuesday, October 27, 2020
TIME: 6 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. EST
LOCATION: Zoom

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All March of Dimes Signature Chefs events will be held virtually this year. While we may not be together in person, we rely on your continued support to provide innovative programs and services for moms, moms-to-be and babies who may be at a greater risk of becoming sick and not receiving proper or equitable care.

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The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Events community are coming together in new, innovative ways to suport moms and babies this year.

We are following state mandated guidelines in response to COVID-19 and will not have an in-person event this year. So, we are preparing an exciting, new Virtual Gala for your 2020 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction experience!

We need your help now more than ever. Your support funds:

  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks and so much more!

Support the mission

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Make a Contribution

Become a sponsor

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

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SIGNATURE CHEF'S REIMAGINED

ONLINE AUCTION WILL BE HELD FROM OCTOBER 20th-27th.

VIRTUAL COOKING CLASS DATES:  All classes will begin at 6:00pm.
  
October 20th: Chef Spence will be making Roasted Chiken Breast with Potato Gnocci 
October 22nd: Chef Andi will be making Spicy Chicken Pad Thai
October 27th: Chef Chyrstal will be making a rich Hummingbird Cake

Once you register, we will contact you to see what classes you wish to take.

Cooking Class Options

Sous Chef -$25
Will include the Zoom link and password for the virtual class, recipe, equipment & ingredient list. Anyone, anywhere can participate.

Executive Chef-$100
Will include the Zoom link and password for the virtual class, recipe, equipment & ingredient list.  The actual dish will be delivered to you the day prior to the class already prepared for you to eat!
 
If you sign up for more then one class, you will get a discounted rate!
 
You can also add a wine pairing for $25 per class.
 

The chefs, volunteers and guests who make up our Signature Chefs Auction community are coming together in new, innovative ways to support moms and babies this year.
 
Data show that the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations in the world for childbirth. Over 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related causes, and the CDC reports that 60 percent are preventable. The preterm birth rate is on the rise. Two babies die every hour in the United States. By joining our Signature Chefs community you are making a big difference. 
 
Your support of March of Dimes helps fund:
  • Free virtual NICU support program for families
  • Virtual prenatal programs for moms-to-be
  • COVID-19 interventions and support for moms and babies
  • Programs that promote health equity for moms and babies and directly combat racial disparities in maternal and child health
  • Educational programs, including live Facebook panel discussions, to get info into the hands of moms and families
  • Necessary supplies for expectant mothers including blood pressure cuffs and masks
  • and so much more!
Learn more about how we are coming together in new and exciting ways in 2020.  We will update this page as we finalize our plans.  We hope you reach out directly! Contact Sedara Bond at sbond@marchofdimes.org for more information.
 

CULINARY EXCELLENCE

Signature Chefs events feature local culinary talent who create a selection of fine cuisine for an exclusive audience. Our chefs are artists, innovators and philanthropists, and we look forward to sharing their talents at the event.

Spence Guffey

St John's Meeting Place

Chef Spence Guffey, formerly of Pizzaria Cortile, is Chef de Partie at St John's Meeting Place.  He studies Culinary Arts at Chattanooga State under Chef Matthew Williamson. 

Chef Spence has a passion for helping others and raising awarness for prematurity.  His niece was born prematurely and he has a close friend who also has a premature son.

Chef Spence will be teaching how to make Roasted Chicken Breast with Potato Gnocchi.
  
 

Andrea Cagle

Kozy Cooking

Chef Andi is an honors graduate of Le Cordon Bleu school of Culinary Arts in Atlanta, Georgia. 

Chef Andi was the Program Director for “Culinard” School of Culinary Arts at Virginia College. 

Chef Andi was the Executive Chef to the Ambassadors Ball, 2013 Presidential Inauguration for President Obama.

Chef Andi will be bringing us Spicy Chicken Pad Thai for her dish.

Chrystal Smith

Playte Bakery & Catering Co.
Chef Chrystal carries a dual degree in Hotel Restaraunt and Institutional Management  Culinary Arts.  She is a high honors graduate from Le Cordon Blue in Atlanta Georgia. She completed her culinary externship at Walt Disney World, Florida under the tutelage of Iron Chef Cat Cora.

Chef Chrystal has many accomplishments to her career including: working inthe Governors Mansion, Presidential Inaugerations for both Barack Obama and Donald Trump, becoming a chef instructor and the Executive Sous Chef at the Chattanoogan Hotel. 

 Chef Chrystal will be sharing her rich Hummingbird Cake with us. 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, the March of Dimes is able to create unique moments for your clients, vendors and leadership teams. They participate in an exclusive dining event while supporting a critical cause. Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variety of levels for our Signature Chefs events, providing you with brand recognition, civic engagement and an exclusive client entertainment opportunity within the event. We look forward to working with you to discuss your partnership with the March of Dimes. 

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Every year, 15 million babies are born prematurely worldwide, and 1 million will die before their first birthday. Your gift helps the March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs that help more moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies.

Meet our 2020 Ambassador Family
Stacia & Leon Shahan

     The March of Dimes holds a special place in our life. To us it means just that: life. Early in my pregnancy I developed hypertension. Once it became clear that I would not be able to carry to full term, my doctor suggested that I receive steroids to help our daughter's lungs develop faster. Our beautiful daughter, Addison Harper, was born at 28 weeks. She weighed 2 pounds, 10 ounces, and was just 15 inches long. She came into this world crying with an apgar score of 8/9. She was whisked into NICU breathing with a c-pap machine, no ventilator needed. Because of this, we hoped we would have smooth sailing, but we quickly learned with a preemie everything can change.  Addison developed pneumothorax in both her lungs within 24-hours.  The doctors placed her on a ventilator so that she could receive life saving surfactant therapy. In less than 8 hours, she was off the ventilator and breathing with a c-pap machine again. By day six, the tubes in her lungs were clamped and we were able to hold her for the first time. After six long weeks we were able to bring Addison home from NICU. 
     Six weeks seemed like an eternity to us, but many preemies spend far longer in NICU. Without the research that the March of Dimes has provided, our daughter would not be here today. In NICU, it is not inches and pounds, but centimeters and grams that matter. Every obstacle the March of Dimes helps you overcome results in another centimeter closer to the goal of taking your baby home. Throughout the ordeal, the March of Dimes is there for both children and parents. We thank you for your support of this very worthy cause. 



 

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