February 26th, 2011

1st Annual Chef’s Challenge, Fundraising, Event, Paws for the Cause Foundation, Research for the Cure of Canine Cancer, Chef’s Challenge, Wine Tasting, Beer Tasting, Entertainment, Silent Auction, Live Auction, The Cordrey Center, March 27, 2011

“Each of our journeys with canine cancer are different, but together, we can help find a cure.”  bonnie benson

Bonnie’s story about losing her beloved dog, Checkers, probably hits home for anyone that has had a dog succumb to cancer.  They do get our diseases, don’t they?  Bonnie did not sit back; unlike most of us, she sprung into action.  After going through that painful experience, a non-profit corporation was formed.

Paws for the Cause, www.pawsforthecausefoundation.org.  Please visit this website to see what it is all about.

This charitable foundation has partnered with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s Chase Away Canine Cancer Program http://www.acvimfoundation.org.

Check your calendars and see if you can attend the 1st Annual Chef’s Challenge on March 27th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at The Cordrey Center in Millsboro, Delaware, near all the Delaware Beaches.

The Cordrey Center is one of the newest venues in Delaware to hold events like this one.  It sits on a historic property in a beautiful and secluded natural setting in Millsboro.  The address is East Coast Garden Center, 30366 Cordrey Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966.  Take Rt. 24 north, right on  Mt. Joy Rd. by the Royal Farm’s store, then left of Cordrey Rd., 3/4 of a mile on the left.  Website is http://www.thecordreycenter.com.

Now that you know date, time and place, then let me tell you how much fun you will have if you attend the Chef’s Challenge.

First of all, a Head to Head competition among the following Chefs:

Phil Mastrippolito of Fish On, Lewes

Ryan Cunningham of Abbott’s Grill, Milford

Drew Lopuski of Stingray, Rehoboth Beach

The price is $35 in Advance and $40 at the Door.   This will include:  Wine Tasting by Fenwick Wine Cellars, Beer Tasting by Twin Lakes Brewery, Entertainment and Silent and Live Auction.

The featured 3 chefs will compete for various awards.  There will be guest judges.  Atendees can vote for their favorite, a 50/50 raffle will take place. 

The live auction will have:  Chef’s packages, bed and breakfast-dinning package, golf packages, Cover of the 2011 Book of Dog Photography entitled “In Three Words”.

You will experience lite fare by Fish On from Lewes and, of course, live entertainment.

For more information, please call 302-644-7182, or visit www.pawsforthecausefoundation.org.

I have written about my dog, Addy, in the past.  She is a “rescued” dog and I have been thrilled to have given her a “forever” home.  But, years ago I had a Springer Spaniel named Koko and I loved her to death.  She developed diabetes and I went through the stages of helping her get through this devastating disease that also affects canines.  I know what Bonnie went through and I hope you help her raise funds for Paws for the Cause and the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine’s Chase Away Canine Cancer Program.

On her behalf, I thank you.

Talk to you later…..have a great week-end….