Signature Chefs

Feeding
Motherhood

Smith, Jenna
[email protected] | (614) 865-4521
[email protected] Smith, Jenna

An evening of culinary excellence
Signature Chefs Auction of Northwest Arkansas

DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024  |  TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Osage House
ADDRESS: 243 Pace Lane, Cave Springs, AR 72718
 

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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.

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

March of Dimes Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood adds a little flavor to fundraising by bringing guests together alongside the most talented chefs in Northwest Arkansas to support the health of moms and babies. Today the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for families of color. With your help, March of Dimes is ensuring all pregnant moms have access to care, addressing inequity in maternal health and strengthening families across America.

ARKANSAS'S MOMS & BABIES NEED OUR HELP

Your support through this event is critical! Arkansas received a Preterm Birth Grade of F on the 2023 March of Dimes Report Card, with nearly 12% of babies born preterm in our state. The funds raised from Signature Chefs Feeding Motherhood will support education, research and advocacy that will help change these alarming statistics for families across Arkansas.

EVENT LEADERSHIP

Thanks to the leadership of our volunteer chairs and committee members, we are honored to present this Signature Chefs event. After months of hard work, these volunteers have taken the event to new heights. The March of Dimes and the families we support are grateful for the generosity and effort of the team that made this evening possible.

NICK SCHEIDLER, Event Chair
Senior Director II, Private Brands & Sourcing, Foods Consumables & OTC, Sam's Club

SCOTT ANGLIN
Account Manager, Kerry Ingredients Group

LUKE BRIGGS
CEO & Founder, New Nexus Group

EMI CARDARELLI
VP Global Walmart, Kenvue

BROOKE FEENSTRA-SWENSEN
VP Direct to Retail, Chocolate Works

GREGG HOELDTKE
Division VP, Nestle Nutrition, Nestle Health Science

JACLYN HOUSE
Host/Producer Good Day NWA, KNWA

SHERRI KEETH
VP/DMM Healthcare, Sam's Club

ASHLEY KENNEMER
Director, Omni Performance Mass & Club, Kenvue

TOM McDONALD
VP of Consumer Health Walmart & Sam's Club, Bayer Healthcare

BECCA MONTESANO
Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Manager, Kenvue

ALEX PEOPLES
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Sustainability & Regeneration , Walmart International

TONYA SCHEIN
Senior Manager Human Resource Development, Impressions Online Boutique

JESSICA SLOAN
Radiology Director, Northwest Health

CHRISTA WILKINS
Event Planning Professional and Mission Connected Mom
 

2024 MISSION AMBASSADOR

Announcement coming soon!

CULINARY PARTNERS

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.

Our 2023 reigning champion, Austin Bond from The Sous Chef, is returning in 2024 to wow us with another delicious dish and defend his title!

AUSTIN BOND

The Sous Chef

CASEY HIGGINS

Sam's Club Private Brands

DANIEL CONCEPCION

Sam's Club Table 29

YVONNE STEWART & TEAM

Bohemian Geeks

STEPHANIE LONG

The Cake Occasion

DANA NEELY

Girls Gone BBQ

LUIS MAYORGA & SAID MAYORGA

Casa Alejo

ZACH JENNINGS

The Buttered Biscuit

BECOME A SPONSOR

Through partnerships with companies, organizations and individuals, 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 Feeding Motherhood, 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 March of Dimes.

Contact us for more information:
Jenna Smith
[email protected] | (614) 893-1288

Katie Garro
[email protected] | (904) 239-5822

Our Sponsors

Our Sponsor

View our updated event acknowledgements and waivers here.

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