GOURMET GALA

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Gourmet Gala - A Celebrity Cook-off

DATE: Wednesday, May 8, 2019  |  TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: National Building Museum
ADDRESS: 440 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
 

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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.

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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.

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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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EVENT DETAILS

The March of Dimes Gourmet Gala is a fundraiser with a unique Capitol Hill flavor. Washington notables, including more than 50 U.S. Senators and Representatives, participate in this competitive cook-off as Congressional Chefs, serving their favorite hors d'oeuvres, desserts and drinks. Corporate sponsor representatives serve as their sous chefs. Their recipes are judged with awards given for six categories of achievement.

Save the date! Our 2020 Gourmet Gala will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020.

Thank you to everyone that came out to our 2019 Gourmet Gala! View 2019 Event Photos Here.
View the 2019 Congressional Chef Recipes.



2019 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala Award Winners:
·         Judge’s Choice –Sen. Angus King (Lobster Stew) 
·         People’s Choice – Rep. Dean Philips (Miriam’s Potato Latkes) 
·         Healthiest Recipe – Rep. Salud Carbajal (Central Coast Ceviche)
·         Hometown Hero – Rep. Bob Latta (Johnny Appleseed Crisp)  
·         Best Presentation – Sen. Jim Risch (Idaho Baked Potato Sunday)
·         Easiest Preparation – Sen. Gary Peters (Michigan Cherry, Goat Cheese and Sage Crostini) 

EVENT LEADERSHIP

We are honored to collaborate with our volunteer leaders on the 37th Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. The hard work and dedication of our Co-Chairs will take the 2019 event to new heights. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team who is helping to make this event possible.

Honorary Co-Chairs
Lauren Birchfield Kennedy (MA)
Suzanne Conaway (TX)
Julie Heinrich (NM)
Bonnie Perdue (GA)

Finance Co-Chairs
Amy Hawkins, BNSF
Terri Fariello, United
Gina Rigby, Aflac

 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Gourmet Gala unites those who share a demonstrated commitment to the health of our nation's mothers and babies. More than 50 Members of Congress compete as Congressional Chefs, and corporate sponsors serve as their Sous Chefs.  

For sponsorship information, please view our 2019 Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Kate Leib.

2019 CONGRESSIONAL CHEFS


Rep. Robert Aderholt and Mrs. Caroline Aderholt, Alabama- Legacy Chef
Rep. Rick Allen and Mrs. Robin Allen, Georgia
Sen. John Barrasso and Mrs. Bobbi Barrasso, Wyoming- Legacy Chef
Rep. Jack Bergman, Michigan
Senator Roy Blunt and Mrs. Abby Blunt, Missouri- Legacy Chef
Rep. Salud Carbajal, California 
Sen. Bob Casey and Mrs. Terese Casey, Pennsylvania 
Sen. Bill Cassidy and Dr. Laura Cassidy,  Louisiana
Chairman Neil Chatterjee, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Rep. Steve Cohen, Tennessee
Sen. John Cornyn and Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, Texas 
Sen. Tom Cotton and Mrs. Anna Cotton, Arkansas
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, New York
Rep. Greg Gianforte, Montana
Rep. Richard Hudson, North Carolina
Rep. Bill Johnson, Ohio   
Sen. Angus King, Maine
Rep. Ro Khanna, California 
Rep. Doug Lamborn and Mrs. Jeanie Lamborn, Colorado
Rep. Bob Latta and Mrs. Marcia Latta, Ohio
Rep. Dave Loebsack and Mrs. Teresa Loebsack, Iowa- Legacy Chef
Rep. Billy Long and Mrs. Barbra Long, Missouri
Sen. Ed Markey and Dr. Susan Blumenthal Markey, Massachusetts- Legacy Chef
Rep. Roger Marshall and Mrs. Laina Marshall, Kansas 
Leader Kevin McCarthy and Mrs. Judy McCarthy, California 
Rep. Jim McGovern and Mrs. Lisa McGovern, Massachusetts - Legacy Chef
Sen. Gary Peters and Mrs. Colleen Ocha Peters, Michigan
Rep. Dean Phillips, Minnesota
Del. Stacey Plaskett and Mr. Jonathan Buckney-Small, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Jamie Raskin, Maryland
Rep. Kathleen Rice, New York 
Sen. Jim Risch and Mrs. Vicki Risch, Idaho
Sen. Pat Roberts and Mrs. Franki Roberts, Kansas  - Legacy Chef
Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, California
House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Louisiana
Sen. Tim Scott, South Carolina
Rep. Donna Shalala, Florida
Rep. Adrian Smith and Mrs. Andrea Smith, Nebraska
Rep. Pete Stauber, Minnestota
Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mrs. Julie Fate Sullivan, Alaska
Rep. G.T. Thompson, Pennsylvania
Rep. Mike Thompson, Califonia- Legacy Chef
Sen. Pat Toomey and Mrs. Kris Toomey, Pennsylvania
Sen. Tom Udall and Mrs. Jill Cooper Udall, New Mexico- Legacy Chef
Rep. Marc Veasey, Texas
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Florida 
Rep. Randy Weber, Texas 
Sen. Roger Wicker and Mrs. Gayle Wicker, Mississippi 
Rep. Ted Yoho and Mrs. Carolyn Yoho, Florida

*As of 4/10/19
 

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Premature birth is the #1 killer of babies. 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. You can help fight premature birth by making a 100% tax deductible donation at the event or click here to make your donation today. See how your donations will support our mission.

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