For me, Thursday started with meeting up with Felipe Rose, of the Village People, who has been our social media ambassador for the last few months. Felipe and his partner, Michael, were delightful, and I had so much fun going to lunch with them and walking around the city to visit a few participating restaurants. Every restaurant was packed with people, even at lunch time!
That night, we went to a dinner at Butcher & Singer, where Ted Allen joined us, along with representatives from Action AIDS and Subaru, and Philadelphia's Mayor, Michael Nutter. Dining Out for Life started in Philadelphia twenty years ago, and it was such a privilege meeting everyone who made this organization possible. It was quite a celebration with good food, good service and good company.
Below is an article about Felipe Rose, Ted Allen and Pam Grier, our celebrity sponsors. They have been so incredible to us and I want to thank them all for believing in our cause. While I unfortunately did not get a chance to meet the divine Pam Grier, Ted Allen and Felipe Rose made the night incredibly special.
We have not yet received word on how much money has been raised altogether, however it seems that the Denver area raised an incredible amount for their non-profit, Project Angel Heart. Read more here. Thank you Denver!
In the next few days we will have more pictures from the event. Right now, I just want to thank all the amazing restaurants who participated this year and extend that thanks to the amazing staff working there. Also, a big thanks and congratulations to the non-profits across the country who were able to raise money from this event. Finally, thank you to all of you out there who Dined Out for Life! It is inspiring to know so many went out and supported an amazing cause. Keep reading the blog for more pictures and updates, and remember to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS!
