San Diego to Taste the Mission of Family Reach for a Second Year
Family Reach is honored to return to San Diego as one of the highlighted charities for the 2009 Flavors of the Gaslamp fundraising event hosted by Pro Player Foundation and current and former NFL stars. Funds raised for Family Reach will support its work with Rady Children's Hospital and the many families who are coping with the overwhelming challenges of cancer.
As a whole, Flavors of the Gaslamp raised over $40,000 in 2008 to help families fighting cancer. Many diverse and award winning restaurants from San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter came out in force to wine and dine the over 500 guests in attendance.
The event was hosted by three current and former NFL stars that have been touched by cancer: Eric Allen (six-time Pro Bowler and ESPN Analyst), Lorenzo Neal (four-time Pro Bowler and lead blocker for 1000 yard rushers for eleven straight seasons) and San Diego Chargers Defensive Player of the Year, All-Pro Antonio Cromartie. The crowd was also treated to a gridiron cooking demonstration by San Diego Charger Mike Goff who is known for his gourmet cooking skills, and he did not disappoint!
Family Reach Foundation was also proud to announce its new relationship with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego as part of the overall event and commitment to the San Diego community. Several staff of Rady Children's attended the event and expressed their deep gratitude for being included in the Family Reach network of hospitals.
A very special thank you to sponsors who made the event a financial success:
Edco, jetBlue, Tommy Bahama, San Diego Chargers, San Diego Padres, Davlyn Investments, Harrison Patterson & O'Connor LLP and Althea.
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Participating restaurants include Asti Ristorante, Candelas, de'Medici, Zen Café, Masala, and Morton's.
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