6th Annual Chef’s Helping Heroes Renewal Coalition Benefit
Dinner was a Huge Success
JUPITER, FL (May 12, 2017) – April 26th was a magical night along the banks of the Loxahatchee River. The Renewal Coalition held their 6th Annual Chefs Helping Heroes fundraising event at Sara Lankler’s private waterfront home with exquisite views, reminiscent of old Florida.
This year, seven of the area’s top chefs came together volunteering their time and talents to prepare their specialty dishes for the attendees. 135 guests and donors attended, along with the special guests, wounded service members and their wives, who are the reason the organization exists.
The evening kicked off with Jupiter High School ROTC color guard and the National Anthem. It was followed by the incredible dinner where food abounded! There was also dancing, tarot card readers, raffles and a lively live auction. Many thanks to the attendees who helped raise over $90,000 to provide fully paid retreats in Florida for post 9/11 injured and ill service members and their families.
Our amazing chefs were Chef Frank Eucalitto ( Café Chardonnay) Chef John Carlino (Chef Corp), Chef Dominick Laudia (American Culinary Federation), Chef Pascal Georget (Reef Grill), Chef Erik Pettersen( Evo), Chef Justin Knight (Dive Bar),Chef Laura Ashley(Laura Ashley Catering) donated the 5 star dinner for the evening. Brian Chamis from The Vine Post was the sommelier for the evening.
We could not have done it without the support of our sponsors: Better Party Rentals, Document Storage Systems, Worth Group, Bill and Becky Halm, Marcia G. Nappi Foundation, Southern Aviation Systems, Al and Maria Wilshire, Admirals Cove Foundation, Dive Bar Restaurant, Waste Management, General Wayne Jackson, Lee Machette, Titos Vodka, International Parking System, Jammin Jim, Paul Storm, Cassidy Ice.
Renewal Coalition provides fully paid retreats for combat injured or ill service members and their families. Many of our wounded service members and their families must spend weeks or months in military hospitals, VA hospitals or rehabilitation centers all over the country. These extended medical stays take a huge toll on the families. Renewal Coalition brings veterans and their families to Jupiter, Florida for a fully paid retreat in order to help them reconnect as a couple or family before returning to rehabilitation, active duty or civilian life. The coalition was founded by Sandy and Sara Lankler as a labor of love. Mr. Lankler passed away in 2013 but Sara continues to be the driving force behind the organization.
For more information, visit http://renewalcoalition.org/. There are many opportunities to volunteer and donate.