Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation and The Melanoma Research Alliance presents “Taste for a Cure Chef’s Gala”
The Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation (PDMMF) and the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) will host the inaugural “Taste for a Cure Chef’s Gala” to benefit melanoma research and awareness on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Carlee Farm in Oxford, NC.
This sold out, farm‐to‐table event features courses from six, top Triangle‐area chefs and keynote speaker Joanne P. McCallie, head coach of the Duke Women’s Basketball Program – a three‐time survivor of melanoma.
Participating chefs include:
- Justin Anderson ‐‐ Sous Chef, Gocciolina
- James Dutra ‐‐ Head Chef, Harvest Restaurant
- Greg Gettles ‐‐ Executive Chef, Piedmont
- Serge Falcoz‐vigne ‐‐ Executive Chef and General Manager, Saint‐Jacques
- Christopher Prieto ‐‐ Champion Pitmaster and Owner, PRIME Barbecue
- Geoff Seelen ‐‐ Farmer and Chef, Piedmont Biofarm
- Evan Sheridan ‐‐ Pastry Chef, Herons
The event’s net proceeds will go to MRA, which has provided more than $67 million in research grants worldwide, which includes Duke University and University of North Carolina.
Facts about Melanoma
Each year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated for all skin cancers combined. Melanoma is responsible for the most deaths of all skin cancers, with nearly 9,000 people dying from it each year.
The event is sold out, how can I help?
You can donate to PDMMF, which is a non-profit organization that funds research, raises awareness and educates about melanoma. If you want to be active in the event, the silent auction is open to the public and you can bid on-line using the MobiAuction app. Items like vacation rentals, fine jewelry, sports memorabilia, and gift certificates will be available to bid on.
For more information on the inaugural event, check out the website.
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