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Annual event recognizes Valley’s finest in cooking while saving the lives of babies.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 10/6/09 -- The March of Dimes Arizona Chapter will team up with Valley chefs to showcase their culinary talents while promoting the March of Dimes’ mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality at the 2009 Signature Chefs & Celebrities event on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale.
Sabrina Gressett, 2009 “Hells Kitchen” contestant and Café Manager at Scottsdale’s DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa, will be one of many to participate as a Signature Chef. “I am honored to be a part of this worthy cause and contribute to the mission of saving the lives of babies,” said Gressett. “Hells Kitchen was a fun experience…it’s great to be back, and I am looking forward to working with the March of Dimes.”
Participating Valley chefs include:
Executive Chef Julia Baker, Julia Baker Confections
Executive Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza, Barrio Café
Café Manager Sabrina Gressett, DC Ranch Village Health Club & Spa
Executive Chef and March of Dimes Honorary Chef Vincent Guerithault, Vincent on Camelback
Executive Chef Marc Hennessy, BLT Steak Scottsdale
Executive Chef John Kreiman, Catering by St. Joseph’s
Executive Chef Beau MacMillan, Elements at the Sanctuary
Executive Chef Scott Tompkins, SKYE Restaurant
Executive Sous Chef Oscar Vides, Camelback Inn – A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
Executive Chef Chuck Wiley, Hotel Valley Ho
The Epicurean Experience and silent auction will begin 5:30 PM followed by a live auction at 7:00 PM. Tickets for the event are $200 per person and may be purchased by calling 602.287.9921 or by visiting www.marchofdimes.com/arizona.
About the March of Dimes:
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org.
About Village Health Clubs & Spas:
Village Health Clubs & Spas are locally owned and operated by DMB Sports Clubs and operate as high-end, family-oriented health clubs and spas in the Phoenix metropolitan areas. Beginning as Metro Sport and Health Club in 1976, The Village Health Clubs & Spas has grown to four clubs around the Phoenix area; Camelback Village, Arcadia; DC Ranch Village, North Scottsdale; Gainey Village, Scottsdale; & Verrado Village, Buckeye, and provide upscale fitness alternatives for a growing consumer demand.
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