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National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming Hosts 28th Annual Great Chefs of the West

(DENVER, CO) January 12, 2010—The National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming announces the 28th Annual Great Chefs of the West on Tuesday, February 8. The foundation’s largest fundraiser, Great Chefs of the West will be held at the EXDO Events Center (1399 35th Street, Denver). Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and a cocktail reception and silent auction at begin at 6:30 p.m.

“This year’s event already promises to exceed our expectations,” remarked Kathy Wegner, vice president of the division. “We thank event chairs Sue Shaffer, Lissy Garrison, and Michaelle Seeman for their dynamic leadership and exciting vision for our signature event.”

Denver’s finest restaurants and catering companies will provide hors d’oeuvres, entrees, and desserts in a dine-around atmosphere for the expected crowd of over 500. Confirmed restaurants and caterers thus far are the following: The Corner Office, Denver ChopHouse, Second Home, The Food Guy, Rialto Café, Oceanaire Seafood Room, The Lobby, The Palm, Biscuits and Berries, and Lovely Confections. Judges from Metromix, TasteCasting, Denver Magazine, and Out Front Colorado will determine the best appetizer, entrée, dessert, and overall restaurant.

Individual tickets are $150. Sponsorship opportunities and corporate tables are also available. To learn more and buy tickets, visit www.kidneycmw.org.

Musical entertainment will be provided by Six Feet Under the Starz. Media sponsors for the event are Metromix, 9News, Denver Magazine, Out Front Colorado, Mix100, and Kool 105.

“The funds raised from Great Chefs of the West go directly back into our community through programs such as early kidney disease detection and education for underserved communities,” said Wegner.
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming is dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract disease, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation. For more information, visit www.kidneycmw.org.