Chicago philanthropists arrive for an evening out to benefit children battling pediatric cancer.
Philanthropy plays a big role in our lives here at FIJI Water, and the coming of September heralds the flagship event of one our favorite charities, Children’s Oncology Services, Inc.(COSI). Set in the magnificent Harold Washington Library Winter Garden, Toque: An Evening With Chicago’s Culinary Masters, is fast becoming a Chicago tradition and is proof that philanthropy can be not only rewarding, but delicious as well.
Toque, named after the traditional tall, pleated, white hat worn by chefs, has selected some of the finest Chicago restaurants to contribute artful dishes to its split five-course meal. Local greats such as Art Smith of Table 52 and Tony Galzin of MK Restaurant dazzled the foodie contingent with masterful creations, all adding to a perfect meal for a truly worthy cause. Additionally, Bill Kurtis, television journalist and founder of Tall Grass Beef, served as master of ceremonies and donated a fantastic dinner trip to his Mettawa estate to the live auction.
Ticket sales and donations for the evening all benefit the One Step Camp, a summer camp attended by children battling pediatric cancer. Made possible by COSI, the One Step Camp is set on Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva, and serves as a place where children with cancer can go to have fun and just be kids. A team of world-class doctors is kept on staff at the camp to ensure health problems don’t get in the way of boat rides, swim races, and campfires — something no child should live without.
FIJI Water is a proud partner of COSI, donating water and silent-auction items to each of itsthree annual fundraisers. To make a donation to Children’s Oncology Services, please visit www.onestepcamp.org, and be sure to check in this January to COSI’s annual Chicago poker tournament.
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