Signature Chefs

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Signature Chefs Auction, Austin

DATE: Thursday, October 26, 2023  |  TIME: 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Palmer Events Center
ADDRESS: 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX 78704
 

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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 PROGRAM

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Join us for our annual gathering of the area’s finest culinary talent in support of the March of Dimes. Upon arrival, you will enjoy the chance to sample our chefs’ creations for a 90-minute tasting experience before taking your seat for the Live Auction and Fund the Mission. Enjoy dessert while you bid on our unique packages, raising your paddle, and giving generously to help babies. And for those who are having too much fun to go, join us for an Afterhours Party on the patio overlooking the beautiful nighttime Austin skyline!
Event Timeline:
VIP Experience: 6:00 - 7:00 pm *for 10K+ Sponsors and their guests only
Main Event Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Afterhours Party: 9:30 - 10:30 pm

 

Meet our Lead Chef

We are excited to announce Rick Lopez as our 2023 Lead Chef. A native Texan with an impressive bio, Rick has been involved with Signature Chefs for many years and has been the Executive Chef at La Condesa since 2013.
 
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Our Signature Chefs

Mike Diaz
Gerard Kenny
Graeme Little
Fermin Nunez
Janelle Reynolds
Laura Sawicki
Fiore Tedesco
Yoshi Okai
Tammie Barnhill
Erind Halilaj
Randy Magallanez
Tavel Bristol-Joseph
Amanda Turner
Michael Fojtasek
Jo Chan
VIP Chef - Bureau de Poste *Coming Soon
Vaidas Imsha

Meet Our Event Chair and Presenting Sponsor

We would like to thank Christie Barany for her hard work and dedication to Austin's Signature Chefs as this year's Event Chair. Her husband Jason is the CEO and CIO of Aero Capital Solutions (ACS), the Presenting Sponsor for Austin's 2023 Signature Chefs.

The Baranys have two daughters - Bella, born preterm at 33 weeks and spent one month in the NICU and Riley, born at 39 weeks after four months of bedrest. They know firsthand the impact that complicated birth scenarios can have on families. Christie and Jason firmly believe in advocating for those who can’t advocate for themselves and in paying forward the support they received during their own family’s experiences.

These experiences fueled one of the key priorities for corporate giving at ACS, giving back to the local community helps to bridge the social and economic gaps faced by moms, babies and families in the Texas community. ACS has given back to the local community in a variety of ways including, providing funding to a Supportive Pregnancy Care site in Temple, TX, advocating at the March for Change event at the Texas Capitol and volunteering at March for Babies.

Meet Our Emcee

We are thrilled to have Fox 7 Good Day Austin's feature reporter, Tierra Neubaum, emcee our event this year. Tierra loves trying new cuisine and restaurants throughout Austin's vibrant food scene to feature on her show and is a perfect fit for Signature Chefs.

Meet our Ambassador

Meet our amazing 2023 Signature Chefs Ambassador, Morgan Warren.

Morgan “Mojo” Warren was born on December 1, 2005 at 26 weeks gestation, 14 weeks too soon. She weighed only two pounds at birth and spent over two months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before being able to go home.

Morgan, now a high school senior, recently wrote a paper about her beginning. In it she wrote, “My parents worked day and night making sure I was ok. My father quit his job to be a full-time father and to be there for my mother. Having both of my parents at home drastically sped up my recovery. The story of my life is powerful and my parents recognized that. ‘Mojo’ means magic, power, an energy that is intangible. This nickname came from my fight. The constant battles against death made my father say, ‘That's that Mojo in her’. I was a very small baby, but my purpose is massive.”

Morgan has truly lived up to this nickname. She is a scholar, an elite volleyball player and a public speaker who volunteers her time and efforts in giving back to her community. She wants to serve as a beacon of hope for families going through similar experiences and shine light on birth inequities in our country.

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