Signature Chefs

Feeding
Motherhood

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Signature Chefs Auction, Charleston

DATE: Thursday, November 16, 2023  |  TIME: 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Marriott Charleston
ADDRESS: 170 Lockwood Blvd, Charleston, SC 29403
 

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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 Charleston Signature Chefs Auction is a 24 year strong tradition. 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 fundraiser, this event celebrates culinary excellence featuring top local chefs along with a silent & live auction and a compelling appeal to support our mission. Join us Thursday, November 16, to raise critical funds for healthy moms and strong babies. Save the Date for the Charleston Signature Chefs Auction as we strive to reach our goal of $500,000. Thank you to our Signature Sponsors, Atlas Tech, the 2023 Chairman, Alan Lang, Scout Boat Director of Sales and Marketing, our Volunteer Leadership Team, and guests who make up the Signature Chefs Auction community for coming together in support of moms & babies. 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Much gratitude goes out to Atlas Tech for their unwavering dedication to advancing the mission of March of Dimes.

For a remarkable 16 years, Atlas Tech has partnered with March of Dimes as a steadfast supporter, and for the past six years, has assumed the esteemed role of Presenting Sponsor. This enduring commitment is a testament to their profound belief in fighting for the health of all moms and babies.

It is with immense pride that we recall the 2021 Signature Chefs Auction, where the Atlas Tech CEO, Brian Miller and the Vice President, David Diehl were honored with the prestigious Bill Hall Legacy Award. In their actions and spirit, both gentlemen embody the same unwavering dedication that Mr. Bill Hall himself epitomized.

Every member at Atlas Tech has seamlessly woven the mission of March of Dimes into their hearts. Thank you to Atlas Tech, and the Atlas Tech team, for making March of Dimes and our mission such an integral part of the charitable work you do.

ALAN LANG, 2023 CHAIRMAN

As this years Chairman, Alan Lang, Scout Boats Director of Sales and Marketing, has a key role in the sucess of the Charleston Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood Gala. Alan shares, " I am excited and honored to serve as the Chairman for this years' gala on Thursday, November 16 at Charleston Marriott. Scout Boats Inc. has been a supporter of March of Dimes for serveal years and I can truly attest that this is one of the most fun, well executed, and impactful events in the Lowcountry, not to mention the most meaningful. I look forward to making this the most sucessful year yet with your help!" 

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Our Executive Leadership Team helps us make a difference for all moms and all babies! The ELT shares, "we are humbled to be bringing awareness to the community for all that March of Dimes offers to moms and babies in our area." Thank you to our Chairman, Alan Lang and Executive Leadership Team for their time and dedication towards the March of Dimes mission.

We are honored to have:
Darren Scott as Auction Chairman
Caroline Bell as Logistics Chair
Mark Jerkins as Communications Chair

Thank you to our Executive Leadership Team:
Phillip Ousley, Blake Thornton, Jason Cockfield, Jamie O'Brien, Yakisha Bookard, Melissa Barfield, George Cooke, Kathy Zolman, Kerby Teller, Amy Riley, and Lawson Still. 

IRVIN AMBASSADOR FAMILY

2 women will die from pregnancy-related causes today. And every day. 2 babies die every hour in the U.S. 4,000,000 babies benefit from our research, vaccines, education, advocacy and breakthroughs. 

With your gift at Signature Chefs, you can help to fund the research, education, and support to ensure more babies like Gracie, celebrate their first birthday. The March of Dimes is dedicated to giving every baby the brightest possible start. Learn more about the Irvin Family or give a gift to their Ambassador Page!

OUR CHEFS

We are pleased to have Chef Derick Wade with, The Darling Oyster Bar, as this year's Lead Chef for our Signature Chefs Auction. He will bring great leadership and the recruitment of the finest chefs, Charleston has to offer. Thank you, Chef Wade!

We have an incredible lineup of some of Charleston's most well-known chefs who pour their time, heart, and resources into furthing March of Dimes mission. Nowhere else can you experience the best in Charleston cuisine all in one place! Our chefs are artists, innovators and philanthropists, and we look forward to sharing their talents with you.

ORLANDO PAGAN

Wild Common

JAKE STONE

Salthouse Catering

ANTHONY DIBERNARDO

Swig & Swine

DARIAN MERCER

Oak Steakhouse

MARCUS SHELL

39 Rue de Jean

MATTHEW NIESSNER

Halls Chophouse

SCOTT SEANOR

The Matador

MARC COLLINS

Circa 1886

GRAHAM CALABRIA

Calabria's Fine Foods

NIKKO CAGALANAN

Kultura

JUAN CASSALETT

Malagon

DERICK WADE

The Darling Oyster Bar

INVENTIVE EVENTS

Jacqueline Lawrence, event designer and owner of inventivENVIRONMENTS, creates the divine feeling of our Charleston Signature Chefs Auction each year. A huge thank you for transforming our gala over the last 15 years into an evening of elegance and celebration for moms and babies. 

BILL HALL LEGACY AWARD

As a memorial to the character and generosity of Bill Hall, March of Dimes has established the Bill Hall Legacy Award. It is to be presented to someone that carries the same spirit, not only towards March of Dimes but to our local community and businesses here in Charleston. The first ever recipients of this award were Brian Miller and David Diehl in 2021. It brings a great deal of pleasure to have presented the 2022 March of Dimes Bill Hall Legacy Award to Peggy Swails! Thank you to Peggy and Billy Swails, as we all know Peggy's husband, Billy, is her biggest supporter. Thank you both for your heart towards March of Dimes and our local community! 

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.
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Become a sponsor

For more than 80 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 Organizer at [email protected].

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