Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submissions should be sent to dailyjournal@scbiznews.com.
The Doctors with a Heart Foundation, the largest doctor-sponsored charity in the nation, is sponsoring the “Gift of Independence” to encourage health professionals across the nation to raise money for a charity of their choice in July.
Drew McPhail, a chiropractor in Summerville will participate in this nationwide campaign during the whole month of July 2009.
McPhail has chosen to support the Dorchester Children’s Center “Children in Crisis,” Dorchester County’s only Child Advocacy Center. The DCC provides a safe haven and treatment for abused and neglected children.
During this campaign, McPhail will be donating his services to help raise money for DCC. All new patient examinations will be complimentary with a donation of $37 or greater to the Dorchester Children’s Center, and existing patients will have the opportunity to receive a complimentary treatment with a $37 donation as well.
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Executive Chef and 2008-2009 James Beard Rising Star Chef Nominee Sean Brock of McCrady’s Restaurant is gathering four top chefs from Charleston and surrounding areas to create a six-course menu paired with exquisite wines for Share Our Strength’s A Tasteful Pursuit.
The national event sponsored by Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, and Leffe will take place on Tuesday July 14. Funds raised from this dinner and auction will support Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger in America.
Chef Brock will be accompanied by local chefs as well as some of the series’ touring chefs, including:
· Winner of the 2009 James Beard Award, Chef Mike Lata, FIG Restaurant, Charleston.
· Chef Tyler Brown, The Capitol Grille at the Hermitage Hotel, Nashville.
· Chef RJ Cooper, Vidalia Restaurant, Washington D.C.
· Chef Ken Vedrinski, Trattoria Lucca, Charleston.
"Events like this allow us raise funds to offer kids across the nation access to the food and nutrients they need and are unable to get on their own. It’s a vital issue and often goes unrecognized; we need to make this a priority and this event helps us do so,” Brock said.
McCrady’s is located at 2 Unity Alley, Charleston. Tickets for the dinner are $95 per person. Reservations can be made by clicking here or by calling Andrea at 888.273.6141.
