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JoshProvides cooks up entertaining and educational evening

The 2nd annual Interactive Dinner and Auction was hosted March 14 at Michael's On East.


  • By Kayleigh Omang
  • | 7:45 p.m. March 14, 2019
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JoshProvides cooked up its second Interactive Dinner & Auction March 14 at Michael's On East. 

The organization was started in 2008, shortly after co-founders Bruce and Sandi Chapnick lost their son, Josh, to a fatal head blow during an epileptic seizure. Josh was a chef, Sandi told guests, making the dinner a perfect fundraiser for the organization. JoshProvides helped 59 families with an individual who lives with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Helping other families helped Sandi and her late husband, Bruce, heal after the loss of their son. 

After a cocktail hour in the atrium, guests put on their aprons to cook. The menu featured international cuisine, including Asian, Italian. Moroccan and a Californian dessert. 

In attendance were many guests who were at the first annual Interactive Dinner and Auction last year, and also families who have benefitted from the programs. 

Co-Chairwomen Traci Smullen and Anne Weintraub, CEO Andria Bilan, Co-Chairman Dan Vigne and Co-Founder Sandi Chapnick
Co-Chairwomen Traci Smullen and Anne Weintraub, CEO Andria Bilan, Co-Chairman Dan Vigne and Co-Founder Sandi Chapnick
Pete, Peter and Mary Fischer
Pete, Peter and Mary Fischer
This is the second year JoshProvides has hosted the dinner.
This is the second year JoshProvides has hosted the dinner.
Guests put on their aprons before cooking.
Guests put on their aprons before cooking.
Silent auction items were placed around the atrium for bidding.
Silent auction items were placed around the atrium for bidding.
Pamela Baron, Robyn Faucy-Washington and Johnette Cappadona
Pamela Baron, Robyn Faucy-Washington and Johnette Cappadona
Nicole and Skylar Chapnick
Nicole and Skylar Chapnick
Glenn and Danita Dickman with Michael Smullen
Glenn and Danita Dickman with Michael Smullen
Tig and Rob Winsler
Tig and Rob Winsler
Julie Swan, Pamela Hughes and Christine Thomas
Julie Swan, Pamela Hughes and Christine Thomas
Soni and Raju Lakhwani
Soni and Raju Lakhwani
An amethyst jewelry set was one of the auction items.
An amethyst jewelry set was one of the auction items.
Julie Bauer and Ashley Ziecina
Julie Bauer and Ashley Ziecina
Katie Mulholland and Kayla Smullen
Katie Mulholland and Kayla Smullen
Kelley Jamieson made pompom earrings to sell to guests, with all proceeds going to JoshProvides.
Kelley Jamieson made pompom earrings to sell to guests, with all proceeds going to JoshProvides.
Judit and Kevin Kinahan
Judit and Kevin Kinahan
Jordan and Kiley Riccardi with Lily and Steve Rees
Jordan and Kiley Riccardi with Lily and Steve Rees
Amanda, Charlotte, Amelia and Ambarlee Twigg
Amanda, Charlotte, Amelia and Ambarlee Twigg
Pam Kelly and Chelsea Rodman
Pam Kelly and Chelsea Rodman
Gayle Guynup and Peggy Abt
Gayle Guynup and Peggy Abt
Cyndi Edwards welcomes guests to the dinner.
Cyndi Edwards welcomes guests to the dinner.
Ken Abt takes a photo of his table.
Ken Abt takes a photo of his table.
Renee Hamad cooks mahi mahi.
Renee Hamad cooks mahi mahi.
Chef Jamil shows guests how to cook the dish.
Chef Jamil shows guests how to cook the dish.
Angie Reichheld and Kyle Doan laugh as they cook their dishes.
Angie Reichheld and Kyle Doan laugh as they cook their dishes.

 

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