Nov. 4 A Black Bib Affair: Benefits March of Dimes

Karla and David from Artisan Kitchen

The March of Dimes 7th Annual Signature Chefs Auction is A Black Bib Affair! Don’t miss the delicious fun Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Convention & Expo Center! The action begins at 6 p.m., with silent and live auctions, an open bar and sumptuous gourmet creations prepared by Paducah’s finest chefs.

Tickets are $50 — cocktail attire recommended. RSVP by calling 270.443.8603 and/or download the invitation.

Participants include:

Paul Signa from Doe’s Eat Place

Artisan Kitchen
El Chico
Panera Bread
Starbucks
Doe’s Eat Place
WKCTC College of Culinary Arts
Whaler’s Catch
Sassy Sophisticate
Cabot Creamery
Jasmine Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Chick-fil-A
Occasions Unlimited

Jasmine staff

The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The organization carries out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies’ lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects and low birthweight.

It’s also a big job — one that more than 1,400 employees and 3 million volunteers in 51 chapters, two regional offices and the national office contribute to every day. These statistics to prove the group’s importance:

• One in eight babies is born premature.
• Premature babies are born too soon, some so small that they must struggle just to survive.
• Many premature babies face life-long medical problems such as blindness, cerebral palsy and learning problems.
• Since 2000, the percentage of all babies born preterm increased more than 7% nationally and 14% in Kentucky.
• The average lifelong medical cost of a premature baby is $500,000.
• Every hour three babies die.
• Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality.
• More babies in the U.S. die before their first birthday than in 25 other nations.

So plan to attend the event and help save babies!