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2011 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Serves up Hope for Mid-Michigan Babies

November 8, 2011

Lansing ----- More than 20 chefs from local restaurants, catering companies and country clubs served up some of Lansing's finest fare on Monday, Nov. 7 at the 2011 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. The event raised more than $65,000 for mid-Michigan babies in need.

Community members, dignitaries and business owners were able to sample the cuisine while learning more about the March of Dimes. Also on hand was the 2011 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Ambassador Family, The Bones and honorary chair, Michigan State Senator Gretchen Whitmer, who spoke at the event.

"The evening was a huge success," said Tiffany Dowling, committee co-chair for the Signature Chefs Auction and chief conversation starter and president of Motion Marketing & Media in downtown Lansing. "It's extremely rewarding to see so many people in the community coming together to raise money for mid-Michigan babies."

In addition to samples of area cuisine, guests also participated in silent and live auctions, and enjoyed live entertainment, beverages and more. All proceeds from the event benefitted March of Dimes research and advocacy programs to help babies get a healthy head-start.

"I am honored to have been part of such an entertaining and inspiring event," said Tobi Lyon, committee co-chair for the Signature Chefs Auction and business development director at c2ae. "The entire committee should truly be proud of the hard work and effort they put into making this event one of the best events of the year in the greater Lansing area."

The 2011 Signature Chefs Auction was made possible in part by Jackson National Life Insurance Company, Flagstar Bank, Motion Marketing & Media, WLNS, the Kellogg Center and Mercantile Bank of Michigan.
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. With chapters nationwide and its premier event, March for Babies, the March of Dimes works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. For more information, visit www.marchofdimes.com or www.nacersano.org, or call Sheri Eldred, division director of the March of Dimes, at 517.699.4863.

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