The 26th annual OSF HealthCare Foundation “Heart of Gold” dinner will be held Thursday, October 23, at the Island Resort & Casino Convention Center in their newly expanded ball room.
The event features a seven-course dinner prepared and presented by chefs from across the Upper Peninsula – all members of the Upper Michigan Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. The menu for each year’s dinner remains a surprise and is unveiled at the start of the evening.
“The Heart of Gold Dinner is one of the events our Chapter looks forward to every year. Every one of us volunteers our time from our own places of employment to help. Over the years it has also become a highlight for the Hospitality Management students from NMU. They get to see how a large, course meal is plated and served. This is a fun event for all of us,” shared Eric Juchemich, Board Chair of the Upper Michigan Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.
“The dinner is a culinary experience unlike any other in our community,” said Jean Arvan, Director of Philanthropy at OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group. “Chefs present each course and share with guests how the course was prepared and why it was chosen. The dinner also features a selection of fine wines chosen specifically to complement the courses.”
Proceeds from the dinner benefit OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group and support areas of greatest need. In past years, this has supported the purchase of new medical equipment, renovations for patient comfort, and the recently opened Daniel J. Kobasic Cancer Clinic. More than $14 million has been donated to date. This year’s proceeds will be used to benefit the area of greatest need.
Reservations are required for the Heart of Gold dinner. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the OSF HealthCare Foundation office at 786-5707, ext. 5516 or visit www.osfhealthcarefoundation.org/heart-of-gold.