March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

 

 10/13/2015

 

Chefs 'whip it up' for charity

DRACUT -- The March of Dimes held its annual Signature Chefs Auction on Oct. 8 at Lenzi's. The Signature Chefs Auction is a food sampling extravaganza, paying tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs, while raising money to support MOD and its efforts to give every baby a healthy start at life.

It was amazing to watch these talented chefs from Ricardo's, The Old Court, Athenian corner, Lenzi's, Two Chef's Catering, 110 Grill, Chowder Factory, UTEC, Catering by Erin McMahon, Cavaliero's, Grazie's at Four Oaks, Owen & Ollie's, Cobblestones, Moonstones and Frederick's Pastries, who displayed beautifully decorated cakes as centerpieces. They whipped up their signature dishes in such confined quarters to feed more than 300 whimsical quests who enjoyed every morsel!

The young and adorable singer/guitarist Johannah Zacharer and pianist/vocalist Leo Sheridan set the mood. Excitement rose as the dynamic duo, emcee Teddy Panos and auctioneer extraordinaire Tom Golden, took the stage.

                                                     From left, Bob Carurso of N. Hampton and daughter Patty McCarthy of Boston,
                                                     with Citizens of The Year honorees Kathleen and Terrance McCarthy of Lowell

                                                     and chairman Brian Chapman of Dracut.

This years' prestigious March of Dimes Award Citizens of the Year honorees were Terrance and Kathleen McCarthy who exude a wealth of kindness and generosity and have truly made a difference not only with their family and friends but throughout the community they love. The lovely chairwomen, Sue Zacharer said, " The McCarthys personal care of babies and children in the community make them a natural selection for this prestigious MOD Award. They have been instrumental in the Lowell Community."

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. This single event raised $65,000. For more information, visit wwww.signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/lowell.

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