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There are billions of dollars already set aside for charitable giving. 😎

The question is: where will those dollars make their impact?

This Thursday, October 8, is DAF Day — the national giving day dedicated to Donor-Advised Funds.

If you have a DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, a community foundation, or another provider, you have already made the decision to give. 💫

Now you get to decide where your giving goes. 🤍

At Chefs Against Cancer, your support helps us bring together chefs, businesses, donors and our community to raise critical funds and awareness for smaller nonprofit organizations doing meaningful work for people and families affected by cancer. 💯

And after the incredible support we experienced at our Taste of Life Dinner Gala this past weekend, we are reminded once again what can happen when a community comes together around one mission.

Your DAF can help us do even more. 🌱

❤️ Support our nonprofit partners
🍽️ Create new culinary fundraising opportunities
🤝 Bring more chefs, businesses and community partners into our mission
🎗️ Reach more people and families affected by cancer

Already have a Donor-Advised Fund?

➡️ Give directly to Chefs Against Cancer through the link in our bio and select Donor-Advised Fund as your giving method.

Chefs Against Cancer Inc.
EIN: 39-4293961

Don’t have a DAF? You can still help us by sharing this post with someone who does.

This DAF Day, let’s put charitable dollars to work where they can make a difference.

A Taste of Life. A Community of Impact. 🤍🙏🏻

This Labor Day, Chefs Against Cancer celebrates the people who show up, work hard, give generously, and help make our community stronger. 💙

From our incredible chefs and volunteers to our sponsors, donors, nonprofit partners, and supporters, every person who gives their time, talent, and heart helps us continue our mission of supporting those impacted by cancer.

Today, we’re grateful for all of you.

Wishing our entire Chefs Against Cancer family a safe, relaxing, and very happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Meet Rocco! 🐶🐾💙

This adorable Cavapoo from Charlotte Dog Club is getting ready to make a very special appearance at our Chefs Against Cancer Dinner Gala on October 3 and he is sure to steal the show the moment he walks into the room!

Thanks to our wonderful friends at Xander’s Acts Of Kindness Foundation , Rocco will be part of our live auction, and one very lucky winner will be taking home their new forever best friend. 🐾

Could it be you? 💙

A huge thank you to Xander’s Acts of Kindness Foundation and Charlotte Dog Club for making this possible and for helping us support our four nonprofit organizations as they continue their incredible work serving people and families affected by cancer.

October 3 can’t come soon enough. Rocco, I have a feeling you’re going to be quite the showstopper! 🐶💙🤩

Charlotte is full of people doing extraordinary things, and lately we’ve been grateful to see some of that work getting the spotlight it deserves on WBTV News QC Life . ❤️

Our Chefs Against Cancer beneficiary partners have been sharing their stories, raising awareness and reminding viewers why supporting local nonprofits matters so much.

Denise Dwyer Kuchinski founder of Xander’s Acts of Kindness Foundation did an incredible job sharing the heart behind their foundation while also shining a light on Chefs Against Cancer.

Christine Delfalco for Susan Stoller Udelson Sarcoma Research has helped bring much-needed attention to sarcoma, the families affected by it and the importance of continuing to fund research and awareness. Thank you for sharing your story so that you may help others. 🤍✨

And Mark Allison has had several opportunities to represent Chefs Against Cancer on WBTV, sharing our mission and the reason so many chefs, sponsors, donors and volunteers continue to come together each year. ✨

This is what community looks like.💯🫶🏻

Amazing people doing amazing things, right here in Charlotte, North Carolina. We’re incredibly proud to stand alongside them and grateful to WBTV and QC Life for giving these stories a platform.🙏🏻

Together, we’re making a difference. One story, one meal and one act of kindness at a time. ❤️

Want to join in on the fun?! 🤩 Then check out our LINK IN BIO ⬆️ for info on tickets and tables or visit our website at www.chefsagainstcancer.org 🎉🤍

We can’t wait to celebrate life with you 🫶🏻

✨These chefs are the heart behind Chefs Against Cancer incredible dinner gala.

🫶🏻Not only do they give their time but most importantly they pour their love into every dish that goes to each attendee. They know they are creating an exceptional four course dinner for an equally exceptional cause. To further the missions of our four local non profits.
🤍Xander’s Acts of Kindness Foundation
🤍The Meggs Foundation
🤍Susan Stoller Udelson
🤍BarrelAgedCharities.org

This evening could not happen without the help and support from these wonderful humans. Thank you for all you do to help make Chefs Against Cancer a culinary success! 🤍🙏🏻💯

The Chef A Team ⬇️

Chefs Against Cancer
Chef Jay Ziobrowski
Sam Diminich
Mark Allison
Jonathan Fortes
Amy Kumpf Fortes
Andres Prüssing
Sam Ward
ChefRoshni Gurnani
Raffaele Patrizi
Mason Martinez
Chris Aquilino

We love you and appreciate you more than you’ll ever know! 🤍🫶🏻🥰

Last week, President John Ragland of The The Meggs Foundation joined QC Life to share the heart behind the Foundation’s mission and the impact it’s making in our community. 💜

We’re honored that Chefs Against Cancer was part of the conversation, highlighting how our Annual Dinner Gala helps raise critical funds to support The Meggs Foundation and our other nonprofit partners.

This is what collaboration looks like. Local organizations coming together to make a real difference for individuals and families navigating cancer. 💜💯

Thank you to QC Life for helping shine a light on these important missions, and thank you to everyone who supports our Annual Dinner Gala. Every ticket, table, sponsorship, and donation helps create hope where it’s needed most.

🎟️ Join us on October 3, 2026 at the Charlotte Marriott City Center.
LINK IN BIO ⬆️ or copy and paste ⬇️
https://givebutter.com/chefs-against-cancer-dinner-gala-2026-mz47hc

Together, we’re proving that great food can fuel an even greater purpose. 🤍✨

A huge thank you to Chef Raffaele Patrizi, Raffaele Patrizi owner of Mano Bella Artisan Foods , for joining WBTV News QC Life to help spread the word about the 2026 Chefs Against Cancer dinner gala!

A special shout-out as well to Mason Martinez for sharing the excitement about this year’s event on QC Life This year’s gala is held at the Charlotte Marriott City Center. Your support helps us reach more people and make an even bigger impact in our community. 🤍🫶🏻💯

Join us for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds for four incredible local nonprofits:
💛 Xander’s Acts of Kindness Foundation
💛 Susan Stoller Udelson
💛 The Meggs Foundation
💛 BarrelAgedCharities.org

Together, we’re proving that great food, generous hearts, and a passionate community can make a real difference.✨🎉

🎟️ Tickets are available through the LINK IN BIO ⬆️ or by visiting www.ChefsAgainstCancer.org