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Sun, Oct 29 2006 at 06:50 PM

Autism Fundraiser Dinner

Posted by Jason, Oct 29, 2006

On Monday November 6th, the Washington Chef Club About Nothing supports one of their own, Jim Swenson, Executive Chef  of The National Press Club by throwing a fundraiser dinner. Jim’s four year old son Phillip has been diagnosed with autism and these Washington Area Chefs who care so much are helping Jim raise funds for ongoing Educational Needs.

Participating Chefs:
Jeff Buben -- Vidalia, Bistro Bis
Roberto Donna - Bebo Trattoria, Galileo
Katsuya Fukushima - Café Atlantico
Todd Gray - Equinox, Market Salamander
Ris Lacoste
Enzo Livia - Spezie, Il Pizzico
Kaz Okochi - Kaz Sushi Bistro
Brian McBride - Blue Duck Tavern at the Park Hyatt
Francesco Ricchi - Cesco
Jim Swenson - National Press Club
Jason Tepper - La Miche
Bryan Voltaggio - Charlie Palmer Steak
Robert Wiedmaier - Marcel's
Bart Vandaele - Belga Café
Santi Zabaleta - La Taberna del Alabardero

The dinner costs $175 per person (proceeds from this event will go to the Phillip Nathaniel Swenson Foundation to provide educational therapy for Phillip Swenson) and will be held at the National Press Club at 429 14th St. NW. For reservations call 202-213-9913
or Email swensonfoundation@verizon.net.

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Sounds like a lovely line-up.

Thank you for doing this. I wish Phillip and his family the best of luck. Therapy and assistance definitely don't come cheap, but friendship, support, and understanding go a long way.

Bravo to those participating!

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