The Parade of Chefs charity gala raised $265,000 for the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation.
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Held at the John D. Bradley Convention Center on Sept. 21, the evening was attended by 225 people and featured gourmet dining, live entertainment and charitable giving.
Culinary food stations from local chefs and restaurants included Centro Wood Fired Kitchen, Chilled Cork, Gentry Manor, the convention center, Mamma Maria’s Ristorante, Sol Kitchen, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, and Parlor Wine Co.
“The generosity and commitment of our sponsors, donors and supporters has once again exceeded our wildest expectations,” Christine Mitchell, foundation president and chief executive, said in a release.
“This gala was about enjoying exceptional food, great company, and coming together as a community to support our hospital. Thanks to the overwhelming support of so many of our partners and friends, the success of the event will have a lasting impact on local health care here in Chatham-Kent.”
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The gala, co-chaired by foundation board chair Bob Hockney and board member Mary Rule, had support from such sponsors as CIBC Wood Gundy: The Seabrook Financial Group, Precise ParkLink and TD Bank Group.
The $265,000 raised will benefit health alliance sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg.
“Our foundation relies on the ongoing commitment of our sponsors, generous donors and hard-working volunteers to invest in crucial equipment and resources for CKHA,” Hockney said in the release.
“This gala was yet another example of the spirit of generosity that exists in our community, and the number of local businesses and individuals who are dedicated to our cause. Because of their support, we can continue to make a huge difference for local hospital patients.”
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