Monday, October 14, 2024
5:30 p.m.
600 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Wyndham Grand Hotel PIttsburgh
EVENT DETAILS
Moms and babies need you now more than ever.
Join our chefs, volunteers, and partners at the 30th Anniversary Pittsburgh Signature Chefs Auction With your help, we can make a real difference for moms and babies at a time when they need us most. As March of Dimes' premier culinary fundraiser, this event celebrates culinary excellence featuring top local chefs, wineries, breweries and other vendors along with a silent & live auction and a compelling appeal to support our mission. Join us on Monday, October 13, to raise critical funds for healthy moms and strong babies.
Data show that the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations in the world for childbirth. Over 700 women die each year from pregnancy-related causes, and the CDC reports that 60 percent are preventable. The preterm birth rate is on the rise. Two babies die every hour in the United States.
By joining our Signature Chefs Auction community you are making a big difference.
Learn more about how we are coming together in exciting ways in 2024. We hope you reach out directly! Contact Ashley McAfee at 412-506-8614 or
a[email protected] for more information.
EVENT LEADERSHIP
Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present this Signature Chefs event. We are grateful to have Stefanie Burt, Deputy General Counsel, EQT Corporation, as the 2024 Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood Chair. After months of hard work, these volunteers have taken the event to new heights. March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that made this evening possible.
Thank you to all of our Executive Leadership Team Members:
Vice Chair
Dr. Allan Klapper, AHN Wexford
Members
Ted Dengel, FedEx
Bill Gallager, HUB International
Kristi Anne Gedid, EY
Dr. Alan Lantzy, Community Volunteer
Michelle Mantine, Reed Smith
Neil Parham, Highmark
Gerri Poerio, Poerio Incorporated
Beth Ross, Highmark
Thomas Ryan, K&L Gates
2024 Ambassador Family TBA
Christian James Restaurant
Why we do what we do
Today the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth—and that’s during the best of times. Your gift helps March of Dimes fund research, education, advocacy and programs so that every mom and baby gets the best possible start.
Become a sponsor
For more than 86 years, we’ve worked with individuals, organizations and businesses to host thousands of national events in support of March of Dimes. Partner with us to grow your brand recognition, rally your employees around a shared purpose, and of course, to dine on some exquisite meals prepared by Signature Chefs.
Let’s talk about Feeding Motherhood sponsorship levels, event options and how you can make the most impact. Contact .
View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.