{"id":270966,"date":"2025-05-16T08:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-43rd-annual-march-of-dimes-gourmet-gala-raises-1-5-million-for-moms-and-babies\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T08:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T12:10:02","slug":"la-gala-gourmet-march-of-dimes-anual-numero-cuarenta-y-tres-recauda-1-5-millones-para-mamas-y-bebes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-gala-gourmet-march-of-dimes-anual-numero-cuarenta-y-tres-recauda-1-5-millones-para-mamas-y-bebes\/","title":{"rendered":"43rd Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala Raises $1.5 Million For Moms and Babies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Annual bipartisan event raises record-breaking funds, spotlighting the power of unity and culinary creativity in support of maternal and infant health<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">ARLINGTON, Va.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; On Wednesday, 52 Members of Congress participated in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=2608715748&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fsignaturechefs.marchofdimes.org%2FEvent_SignatureChefs.aspx%3FEventId%3D22930&amp;a=43rd+Annual+March+of+Dimes+Gourmet+Gala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">43<sup>rd<\/sup> Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala<\/a> at the National Building Museum in <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, DC<\/span>. This spirited, bipartisan cook-off brought lawmakers together to serve their signature dishes to more than 650 guests and esteemed local chefs\u2014raising over <span class=\"xn-money\">$1.5 million<\/span> to support healthy pregnancies and strong babies across the country.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg9230left\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg9230left\" title=\"March of Dimes Foundation Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/513643\/March_of_Dimes_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"March of Dimes Foundation Logo\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>In addition to the cook-off, the gala highlighted the inspiring story of the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=2217241008&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DbTSNXLPCvwQ&amp;a=Bernardo+family.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bernardo family.<\/a> Just 26 weeks pregnant, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jennifer Bernardo<\/span> was rushed to the hospital with complications, leading to the preterm birth of her twins by emergency Cesarean delivery. Her son weighed just two pounds, and her daughter one pound, eleven ounces. Both babies spent over four months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)\u2014a journey filled with daily challenges and small victories. Their story underscores the impact of March of Dimes&#8217; work, which includes supporting families with babies in intensive care, improving access to care, advancing research, and advocating for the health of all moms and babies.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The March of Dimes Gourmet Gala is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we come together, especially on behalf of moms and babies,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Cindy Rahman<\/span>, President and CEO of March of Dimes. &#8220;This event brings heart and purpose to every plate. We&#8217;re incredibly thankful to our Congressional Chefs, generous sponsors, and supporters who continue to advance our mission.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b>A panel of acclaimed chefs from the <span class=\"xn-location\">Washington, DC<\/span> area judged this year&#8217;s Congressional cook-off, including:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Robbie Meltzer<\/span> of Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s Group<\/li>\n<li>Chef Yuan Tang of Rooster &amp; Owl<\/li>\n<li>Chefs <span class=\"xn-person\">Gabe and Katherine Thompson<\/span> of Thompson Italian<\/li>\n<li>Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Massimo Vicidomini<\/span> of RPM Italian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Winning dishes and Representatives were honored in the following categories<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Easiest Preparation<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Bob Latta<\/span> and Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Marcia Latta<\/span> (R-<span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>), <i>Scrumptious Peach Crisp<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Hometown Hero<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Rick Allen<\/span> and Mrs. <span class=\"xn-person\">Robin Allen<\/span> (R-Ga.), <i>The Masters Pimento Cheese<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Healthiest Recipe<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Steven Horsford<\/span> (D-Nev.), <i>Trinidad Curry Chicken and Rice<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Judge&#8217;s Choice<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Adrian Smith<\/span> and Mrs. <span class=\"xn-person\">Andrea McDaniel Smith<\/span> (R-Neb.), <i>Pork Ribs<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>Best Presentation<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Bobby Scott<\/span> (D-Va.), <i>Cream of Crab Soup<\/i><\/li>\n<li><b>People&#8217;s Choice<\/b> \u2013 Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Laura Gillen<\/span> (D-N.Y.), <i>Gruyere Rounds Appetizer<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The 2025 Gourmet Gala finance co-chairs were <span class=\"xn-person\">Austin Burnes<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Danielle Burr<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Whitney VanMeter<\/span>. Honorary co-chairs included:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><b>Sen. <span class=\"xn-person\">Katie Britt<\/span> and Mr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Wesley Britt<\/span><\/b> (R-Ala.)<\/li>\n<li><b>Sen. <span class=\"xn-person\">Chris Coons<\/span> and Mrs. <span class=\"xn-person\">Annie Coons<\/span><\/b> (D-Del.)<\/li>\n<li><b>Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Madeleine Dean<\/span> and Mr. PJ Cunnane<\/b> (D-Pa.)<\/li>\n<li><b>Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">August Pfluger<\/span> and Mrs. <span class=\"xn-person\">Camille Pfluger<\/span><\/b> (R-<span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>March of Dimes is deeply grateful to the more than 100 sponsors who made this year&#8217;s event possible, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, Chevron, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, NACDS Foundation, and P&amp;G\/Pampers.<\/p>\n<p>The success of this year&#8217;s event underscores the continued dedication of March of Dimes and its partners to improving the health of all moms and babies. To learn more about the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=1493081763&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmarchofdimes.org%2Fgourmetgala&amp;a=marchofdimes.org%2Fgourmetgala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">marchofdimes.org\/gourmetgala<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About March of Dimes<\/b><br \/>March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, education, and advocacy, and provide programs and services so that every family can get the best possible start. Since 1938, we&#8217;ve built a successful legacy to support every pregnant person and every family. Visit <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=3013492669&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4427706-1%26h%3D8913678%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.marchofdimes.org%252F%26a%3Dmarchofdimes.org&amp;a=marchofdimes.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">marchofdimes.org<\/a><\/b>\u00a0or <b><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=27391843&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4427706-1%26h%3D3226948647%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.nacersano.org%252F%26a%3Dnacersano.org&amp;a=nacersano.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">nacersano.org<\/a><\/b>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4428476-1&amp;h=273077258&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F513643%2FMarch_of_Dimes_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F513643%2FMarch_of_Dimes_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/513643\/March_of_Dimes_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  March of Dimes Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><i>Annual bipartisan event raises record-breaking funds, spotlighting the power of unity and culinary creativity in support of maternal and infant health<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">ARLINGTON, Va.<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">May 15, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; On Wednesday, 52 Members of Congress participated in the\u00a0&lt;a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":270967,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-270966","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interes-humano"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270966","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=270966"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270966\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":270984,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/270966\/revisions\/270984"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/270967"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=270966"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=270966"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=270966"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}