catering for a cause

Food is our middle name here at A Fare Extraordinaire.  We eat, sleep and breathe great food and creative ideas.  Since food is such a staple in most celebrations, people look for a reason to entertain and build memories together, and we are ready to help make it unforgettable.  We recently were invited to cater a reception party for Sprint for Life, a fun run that benefits the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

The 13th annual Sprint for Life 5K Run/Walk and Sprint for Sprouts Kids’ Run took place on Saturday, May 1, 2010 on the campus of MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Hosted by MD Anderson’s Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Sprint for Life is the event fundraiser for ovarian cancer research. To date, the event has raised over $2.3 million for the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at MD Anderson.

Held every May, the event celebrates ovarian cancer survivors who come together with their families and friends, local businesses, corporations and MD Anderson employees to help raise funds and increase awareness about ovarian cancer. (http://www.mdanderson.org/how-you-can-help/community-events/sprint-for-life/index.html)

This cause became an unforgettable memory to our team.  With so many women affected by ovarian cancer, we all need to research the preventative methods to keep ourselves and our loved-ones safe.

Everyone needs to get involved in making a difference, even on a small scale.  Any help to raise awareness for the many foundations within our Houston community will be the most satisfying contribution one could make.  You might just save a life.