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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.
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 an unforgettable evening of the best of the best with chefs from our top dining establishments serving their favorite dishes. Event Co-Chairs Stu and Sasha Williams invite you to attend the Southwest Coast Division Signature Chefs Auction as we proudly enter our 27th year. Our annual event is the original culinary showcase and one of the most exciting fundraisers in our area while featuring an elegant surrounding, sumptuous foods and wines for a truly unforgettable evening. The evening also serves up a silent and live auctions filled with one of kind opportunities.
Brady and Gracie were born at 27 weeks Brady weighed 1 pound 9 ounces and Gracie 1 pound 13 ounces. They were in the NICU at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis for 4 months. During that time we went through many ups and downs and finally at 4 months old were able to take the home from the hospital. They just turned 11 at the end of May and are doing awesome. It was very hard for us to imagine when they were first born that we would even get to their first birthday much less their 11th! We are so very thankful to the March of Dimes for all the research they fund for premature births. Without them we may not be where we are today! The Mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. As the leading volunteer health organization dedicated to saving babies our goal is to help all women have healthier babies. Premature birth is the leading killer of newborns and a major cause of long-term health problems. No one knows what causes half of all premature births, but scientific research is closing the gap. With your support we can work toward the day when every baby has a healthy start in life. No baby should begin life fighting to keep it.
Event Co-Chairs Stu and Sasha Williams invite you to attend the Southwest Coast Division Signature Chefs Auction as we proudly enter our 27th year.
The March of Dimes annual Signature Chefs Auction provides your company with a unique cause marketing opportunity to co-brand your company with the vital mission of the March of Dimes. Your company will shine in the eyes of approximately 300 society members and business professionals who come to support our mission while enjoying an evening of fine cuisine created by local chefs, flowing wine, spirits and exclusive, exciting custom-created auction packages. Platinum sponsor Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee Silver sponsor HBKS Wealth Advisors Bronze sponsors Arthrex Collins Vision Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida Philip Financial Group Scotlynn Trucking USA Division, Inc. Social Media and Marketing sponsor Brilliant Lens, LLC Media sponsors Florida Weekly Naples Daily News The Naples Studio The News-Press Media Group RapidPrint Visitivity Media
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.
Blue Point Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
CRU
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market and Restaurant
Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Season’s 52
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
Tanglewood
Tarpon Bay
Thistle Lodge at Casa Ybel Resort
The Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market
Roy’s Restaurant – Bonita Springs
The Veranda Restaurant
Two Guys Kitchen and Catering
Our event features an exclusive selection of auction packages for your bidding pleasure. These packages provide you with a chance to purchase trips, dining experiences and once-in-a-lifetime moments to share with friends, family, clients and employees. As we secure packages for the event, we will give you a sneak preview of the packages here. Come back soon to check for updates.
Deuces are Wild Package from Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee including a 2 night stay for 2 in the Luxury Suite, dinner for 2 and 2 tickets to a show in the Seminole Center
Sheriff Mike Scott and his wife will swing by and pick you and a couple of friends up in the Lee County Sheriff’s Swat vehicle called “The Bearcat” then smuggle you on-board a 36 foot vessel with 900 horsepower for a smooth and memorable dinnertime cruise to escape, dine and unwind at Rum Runners at Cape Harbour.
The Hyatt Couples Weekend: A weekend stay for 2, couples massage in Stillwater Spa. Dinner and wine for 2 in Tarpon Bay Restaurant.
Three day/Two night stay in a one bedroom beachfront suite at Casa Ybel Resort to include dinner for two at the Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant, beach furniture and bike rentals for two.
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.
