In case you're wondering what I will be doing this weekend:
Making a buttload of pecan pie! But its for a good cause though. Not because I have an odd fascination with pie. Not because my mom says that I will have to have a tiered series of pies on my wedding day in lieu of a cake. For charity, guys, come on. Let's be serious.
My lovely pal Jill is holding a fundraiser Saturday on behalf of her friend Sam:
Sam was biking home from work in Charleston earlier this year and hit by a drunk driver. Sam was badly injured and had to have almost immediate surgery on his knee. The driver didn’t have insurance, and neither did Sam. He now faces over $30,000 in medical bills, and his recovery has been slowed because he simply hasn’t been able to afford the cost of rehab.
I’ve known Sam for over 5 years, having worked together first at Press Here Publicity and then at 7-10 Music, but will always think of him first and foremost as one of the most compassionate, kind, cheerful, and clever people to grace this earth. He’s the kind of friend who calls to check in on you if he hasn’t heard from you in a couple weeks, and tells the dirty jokes you always wish you could have thought of.
In honor of this special Southerner, I’m putting together a Southern-themed cook-off/fundraiser the first weekend of October.
Come sample some of Brooklyn’s best cooks’ offerings, drink some beer, and then cast your vote for your favorite to win! Ticket price includes entry and food, and you’re welcome to bring your own drinks.
Southern Twang Cook-Off & Fundraiser
Saturday, October 1st
4-7PM (Judging at 5:30PM)
684 Leonard Street (Greenpoint, Brooklyn)
Tickets: $25 At Door (It’s BYOB!)
** 100% of proceeds go to Sam **
All are welcome, so please spread the word! Thanks for your love and support!
Cheers, Jill
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So, if you're in the NYC area this Saturday, October 1 and want to chow down for a good cause, let me know! You can also check out Jill's site for the event .
If you can't make it, you can still donate here.
Busting out my pie plates as we speak....
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