Celebrity Chef’s Auction and fundraiser on September 21, 2010 Preview & Post Coverage

CELEBRITY CHEFS & WINE TASTING EVENT BENEFITS CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS OFFERED BY CHILDREN’S BUREAU

 

         (October 6, 2010 — Los Angeles , CA )    Eight of America ’s most respected chefs joined together at the first annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting Event held on September 21, 2010 at Target Terrace at L.A. LIVE to raise $115,000 for Children’s Bureau, a nonprofit leader in child abuse prevention and treatment.  Approximately 300 guests enjoyed a variety of culinary delights, world-class wines and a spectacular silent auction.  

“With child abuse 22 times more likely to occur in families living in poverty, which are most of the families served by Children’s Bureau, our help is needed now more than ever. The evening was a huge success thanks to the chefs and wineries — all of whom donated their valuable time and product — as well as the generosity of several corporate sponsors and guests,” said Event Chair and DineEquity, Inc. Chairman & CEO Julia Stewart. 

Celebrity chefs who participated included Jim Dodge, Clark Frasier and Mark Gaier, Suzanne Goin, Traci Des Jardins, Loretta G. Keller, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Wineries featured were Bergstrom Winery, Cossart Gordon, Dierberg Vineyards, Domaine Du Tariquet, Donelan Family Wines, Egelhoff Wines, Foxen Winery & Vineyard, JK Wine Co., Mas De Guiot, Ramey Wine Cellars and Smith Woodhouse & Co. 

Bon Appétit Management Company was Presenting Sponsor. Major sponsors included Bernard-Foster Family, Ernst & Young LLP, Lockton Insurance Brokers, Inc., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP and Wells Fargo along with Savory Faire Sponsors Bain & Company, BreitBurn Energy Partners, L.P., City National Bank and Nestlé USA .

“Children’s Bureau is honored to have partnered with such a distinguished group of chefs, wineries and corporate sponsors who joined together to help raise vital funds for thousands of at-risk children and their families struggling to survive. Their generosity will allow us to continue giving these fragile families the necessary resources, guidance and tools they need to raise productive, thriving children,” said Children’s Bureau President & CEO Alex Morales. 

Since 1904, Children’s Bureau ( www.all4kids.org ) has been a nonprofit leader in the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. More than 21,000 children and families are helped each year throughout Southern California with services that include school readiness, parenting classes, family resource centers, support groups, mental health counseling, foster care, adoption and more. 

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Children’s Bureau President & CEO Alex Morales, Event Chair and DineEquity, Inc. Chairman & CEO Julia Stewart and Bon Appétit Management Company CEO Fedele Bauccio

Photo Credit Stevens Ross Photography