GOURMET GALA

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Gourmet Gala - A Celebrity Cook-off

DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 2018  |  TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: National Building Museum
ADDRESS: 440 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
 

For additional details or information please contact Tina Cavucci. 

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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.

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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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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 Celebrity 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 2019 Gourmet Gala will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Thank you to everyone that came out to our 2018 Gourmet Gala! View 2018 event photos. 
View the 2018 Celebrity Chef's recipes. 

Click here to view the 2018 Event Highlights video!

2018 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala Award Winners:
Judge’s Choice – Senator Angus King (ME), Lobster Stew
People’s Choice – Representative Marsha Blackburn (TN), Nashville Hot Chicken
Healthiest Recipe – Representative Linda Sanchez (CA), Guacamole
Hometown Hero – Representative Doug Lamborn (CO), Colorado Bison Burger Sliders
Best Presentation –  Representative Debbie Dingell (MI), Chili
Easiest Preparation – Representative Robert Aderholt (AL), Berry Bruschetta

EVENT LEADERSHIP

We are honored to collaborate with our volunteer leaders on the 36th Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. The hard work and dedication of our Co-Chairs will take the 2018 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
Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal Markey, Massachusetts
Mrs. Kasey Nilson Crowley, New York
Mrs. Judy McCarthy, California
Mrs. Kris Toomey, Pennsylvania

Finance Co-Chairs
Lindsey Dickinson, Comcast NBCUniversal
Dan Gans, Polaris Consulting

BECOME A SPONSOR

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

For sponsorship information, please view our 2018 Sponsorship Opportunities or contact Tina Cavucci.

2018 CELEBRITY CHEFS*

Rep. Joe Crowley & Mrs. Kasey Nilson Crowley, NY
Sen. Ed Markey & Dr. Susan J. Blumenthal Markey, MA
Rep. Kevin McCarthy & Mrs. Judy McCarthy, CA
Sen. Pat Toomey & Mrs. Kris Toomey, PA

Rep. Robert Aderholt and Mrs. Caroline Aderholt, AL
Rep. Rick Allen and Mrs. Robin Allen, GA
Rep. Sanford Bishop, GA
Rep. Marsha Blackburn, TN
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Mrs. Cynthia Blumenthal, CT
Sen. Roy Blunt and Mrs. Abigail Blunt, MO
Rep. G.K. Butterfield, NC
Rep. Salud Carbajal and Mrs. Gina Carbajal, CA
Sen. Bob Casey and Mrs. Terese Casey, PA
Sen. Bill Cassidy and Dr. Laura Cassidy, LA
Sen. John Cornyn and Mrs. Sandy Cornyn, TX
Sen. Tom Cotton and Mrs. Anna Cotton, AR
Rep. Debbie Dingell and former Rep. John Dingell, MI
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, PA
Sen. Cory Gardner and Mrs. Jamie Gardner, CO
Rep. Gene Green and Mrs. Helen Green, TX
Rep. Bill Johnson and son Nathan Johnson, OH
Rep. Trent Kelly and Mrs. Sheila Kelly, MS
Rep. Joe Kennedy, MA
Rep. Ro Khanna and Mrs, Ritu Khanna, CA
Sen. Angus King, ME
Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Mr. John Bessler, MN
Rep. Doug Lamborn and Mrs. Jeanie Lamborn, CO
Rep. Robert Latta and Mrs. Marcia Latta, OH
Rep. Brenda Lawrence and Mr. McArthur Lawrence, MI
Rep. Dave Loebsack and Mrs. Teresa Loebsack, IA
Rep. Billy Long and Mrs. Barbara Long, MO
Rep. Doris Matsui, CA
Rep. Jim McGovern and Mrs. Lisa McGovern, MA
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Mr. Verne Martell, AK
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, CA
Rep. Erik Paulsen and Mrs. Kelly Paulsen, MN
Sen. Gary Peters and Mrs. Colleen Ochoa Peters, MI
Sen. David Perdue and Mrs. Bonnie Perdue, GA
Sen. Jim Risch and Mrs. Vicki Risch, ID
Sen. Pat Roberts and Mrs. Franki Roberts, KS
Rep. Linda Sanchez and Mr. Jim Sullivan, CA
Sen. Tim Scott, SC
Rep. Adrian Smith and Mrs. Andrea Smith, NE
Rep. Mike Thompson and Janet Thompson, CA
Rep. Mac Thornberry and Mrs. Sally Thornberry, TX
Sen. Tom Udall and Mrs. Jill Cooper Udall, NM
Rep. Marc Veasey, TX
Sen. Roger Wicker and Mrs. Gayle Wicker, MS


*as of 4/13/18

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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