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Father's
Day. Sunday, June 15, 2008
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First
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Market Street 3-6pm |
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To register now to be a volunteer cook for
REAL MEN COOK, please click here |
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View
an Executive Summary of the recent Real Men Cook
and related activities in
Philadelphia |
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Executive
Summary – Philadelphia 2007
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SAVE THE DATE...Real Men Cook® for Charity, the nation's premier urban Father's Day charity event, will be celebrating its 19th anniversary in 2008. The Philadelphia Organizing Committee is now seeking men from Philadelphia and the entire Delaware Valley to participate in this year's event. Philadelphia has been one of 10 or more event cities since 2000. The 2008 event will be held from 3:00-6:00 PM on Sunday, June 15 at the First District Plaza, located at 3801 Market Street in Philadelphia. |
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Every year, this "party with a purpose" is a fun filled food tasting celebration of families, fathers and REAL MEN not to be missed! Between the food, entertainment, children's activities, health screenings, cooking demonstrations and door prizes, this event has something to offer everyone. |
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The next in a series of recruitment info receptions for prospective cooks and volunteers will be hosted by event sponsor Cancer Treatment Centers of America on Wednesday, April 30. The time and place are 7:00-9:00 PM at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, located at 1331 E. Wyoming Avenue in the Frankford section of Philly. |
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This reception will provide the perfect opportunity for all interested parties to find out what a commitment to participate in the Real Men Cook event entails. As a cook registration incentive, any first time event cook who registers at the reception will receive a complimentary copy of "Real Men Cook: 100 Recipes for Family Celebrations" by event co-founder K. Kofi Moyo. Registration for the purpose of qualifying for this incentive gift will require submission of the cook registration form and the $35 registration fee. A light repast will be served during the information reception to set the tone. |
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With a mission to build families and provide the opportunity for non-profits to raise money from event ticket sales, Real Men Cook® for Charity mobilizes and spotlights hundreds of men in urban communities across the country who are willing to donate their time and resources to cook and serve samples of their favorite dishes on Father's Day. To date, more than $1 million has been raised for various charities through ticket sale proceeds and donations. Real Men Charities, Inc., whose mission is to create and sustain healthy families, is the national charity partner in each event city. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the Philly event will benefit Communities in Schools of Philadelphia (CISP). Communities in Schools' calling card is they've been recognized as one of America's Top 100 charities that will save the world by Worth Magazine. |
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Among the "real men" who will be flexing their culinary muscles at Real Men Cook in Philadelphia are "Big George" Wake, a legendary local soul food restaurateur; Joel Austin, the organizer of the Fatherhood Festival who has participated for many years with his brother, sons and nephews; renowned local caterer Chef Smiley of Happy Face Catering; John Walker, a business executive and President of the Philly chapter of 100 Black Men who has participated every year in Philly, and many more. Professional chefs and men from all walks of life are being sought to participate in this year's event. |
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While
the reception on Wednesday, April 30 is open to
the public, those planning to attend must RSVP
to (215) 913-2212 or RMCPhila@aol.com
by Monday, April 28 to confirm their attendance.
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Tickets
to this year's Real Men Cook event are now on
sale for $20 (adults) and $10 (children 12
and under) at the following locations: |
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Ticket Annex
(www.ticketannex.com or 866-388-4TIX)
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Cheyney University Graduate Center/701 Market St. (Center City)
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Tea Country Cafe at Avenue North/1601 N. 15th St. (North Philly)
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Tea Country Tea Shop/6722 Old York Rd. (Oak Lane)
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Exit Realty-The Waterfront Group/1080 N. Delaware Ave. (Northern Liberties)
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Mackdaddy's/5003 Wayne Ave. (Germantown)
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Koinonia Kafe @ Palmer Seminary/6 E. Lancaster Ave. (Wynnewood)
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Rodeo
Kidz/721 S. 4th Street (South Philly)
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The Kulture Shop/4501 Baltimore Ave. (SW Philly)
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Perfect Touch Graphics & Framing/50th & City Line Ave. (West Philly)
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A Green Thing/University Square-3901 Market St. (West Philly)
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Soles, A Shoe Experience/6817 Germantown Ave. (Mt. Airy)
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The Legendary Blue Horizon/1314 N. Broad St. (North Philly)
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Communities in Schools/2000 Hamilton Street (Art Museum Area)
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
IHQ/2322-24 N. Broad St. (North Philly)
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Point of Destination
Cafe/Upsal Train Station-R8 (Mt. Airy)
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WE Copy 4 U /510 Williamstown Rd. (Winslow Center-Sicklerville, NJ)
The Real Men Cook® for Charity event and crusade continue to prove that they have established themselves in the psyche of the Delaware Valley, particularly in the African American community. Additionally, the involvement of Real Men Charities in health & wellness initiatives throughout the year helps to raise awareness about the importance of good nutrition as a key component in creating and sustaining a healthy lifestyle.
For more info about the upcoming Real Men Cook® event or other events and activities with which we have some connection, call (215) 924-6263 or e-mail
RMCPhila@aol.com.
INFO:
www.realmencook.com
(215) 924-6263
EVENT MANAGEMENT:
Bruce B. Rush--Event Manager
c/o The Marketing Store, Inc.
(215) 924-6263 or RMCPhila@aol.com |
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