Signature Chefs

Feeding
Motherhood

Rhine, Rachel
[email protected] | (984) 884-3969 [email protected] Rhine, Rachel

An evening of culinary excellence
Wilmington Signature Chefs Auction

DATE: Friday, October 11, 2024  |  TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Hotel Ballast
ADDRESS: 301 North Water Street, Wilmington, NC 28401
 

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Event description

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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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

March of Dimes is thrilled to invite you to the 2nd Annual Signature Chefs Wilmington! With your help, we can make a real difference for moms and babies, at a time when they need us most.

Join us for an evening of giving while enjoying signature dishes from Wilmington's top chefs. Upon arrival, you will enjoy the chance to sample our chefs’ creations for a tasting experience while bidding on fabulous silent auction packages.Then join us in the ballroom for an impactful program including our exciting live auction! Your support helps us fight for the health of all moms and babies!

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present this Signature Chefs event. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that makes this evening possible.

Thank you to our committee: Faith Boston, Alyse Cochran, Emily DiGiuseppe, Dr. Robert DiGiuseppe, Mary Griggs Fountain, Jeff Holland, Meredith Holland, Jennifer Leandor, Jacque Pitts, Dr. Richard Thompson, and Stephanie Tucker.

Event Chair: Erin Kirk

Thanks to the leadership of our volunteers, chairs, and committee, we are honored to present the annual Wilmington Signature Chefs Auction.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Rachel at [email protected].

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. Please contact Rachel Rhine at [email protected] or (984) 884-3969 for more information. 

Featured Chefs

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. Stay tuned for our full amazing line up of local chefs!

Featured Chefs:
Butcher's Market

Cape Fear Community College- Chef Jaime Chadwick

Osteria Cicchetti- Chef Matt Rodney

 

SUPPORT THE MISSION

From polio to prematurity, March of Dimes has been working to save babies for over 80 years. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. In North Carolina, the preterm birth rate is 10.8% of live births and the preterm births among Black women is 52% higher than the rate among all other women. The March of Dimes is working hard to change these outcomes which is why we need your help more than ever.

Now more than ever, we must continue to fight for the health of moms, babies and their families. We invite you to consider making a meaningful investment in March of Dimes through a 100% tax-deductible gift to Fund the Mission. This gift will empower us to further level the playing field and create equitable health for every mom and every baby.

Our Sponsors

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View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.

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