8/29/14 - A beloved community icon is teaming up with LACASA to take part in a fundraising challenge next month that could help them earn a $50,000 grant. The domestic violence prevention agency and shelter is once again hosting Denim & Diamonds, an annual western-themed fundraising event which is set for Saturday, September 13th on the private ranch of Gwen Haggerty-Bearden and Stephen Bearden in Marion Township. But this year, the services of Renee Chodkowski, perhaps better known as The Great Foodini, will be utilized as the eveningâs emcee. The self-described âfoodieâ is known on the national and local food-show scenes and will bring her authentic wit to the event and make surprise announcements in the effort to earn $50,000 in challenge grants. The Wheeler Family Foundation and the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation have challenged the community to help LACASA exceed its fundraising goal for this event. Tickets for Denim and Diamonds are $100 each and include parking, valet wagon rides to event central, dinner, beer and wine, a gambling loot starter kit and an evening of entertainment. All of the proceeds from the event will be used by LACASA in Livingston County to benefit abused children and victims of interpersonal violence. To learn more about the event, visit lacasacenter.org through the link below. (JK)
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