For more information please contact Jordanne Fry (515)-657-6291.
Still want to help us? FUND THE MISSION
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.
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:
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.
Join us for our annual gathering of the area’s finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes. Come and enjoy the chef’s creations before taking your seats for the Live Auction and Fund the Mission. Enjoy dessert while you bid on one of our unique packages and raise your paddle and give generously to save babies.
Every year more than 15 million babies are born prematurely; a million will die before their first birthday as a result. This year's Des Moines ambassador family will share their touching story after finding out they were expecting quadruplets. Kris and Nicole welcomed their babies at only 22 weeks and 6 days gestation. They are reminded every day with their precious little girl, Kiyah of her strength to continue to fight, and the spirit of her siblings that she carries on. Kris and Nicole cherish the few hours they had with Zane, the 11 days with Enzo, and 28 days with Tatianna. With your gift at the Signature Chefs to the March of Dimes, you can help to fund the research, education, and support to ensure more babies celebrate their birthday and help more families like Kris and Nicole's
Thank you to this year's chair Bob Ritz, President of Mercy Medical Center, his revenue committee and other volunteers for their dedication to make sure this event is a success. Through months of support these volunteers have taken this event to new heights. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generous team who has made this evening possible.
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.
Catering by Cyd
Table 128 Bistro + bar
Cupcake Addict
Two Rivers Hospitality Group
Trostel’s dish
Mercy Medical Center
UnityPoint Health- Des Moines
Urbandale Hy-Vee
Splash Seafood/Jethro’s BBQ
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.