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Culinary benefit raises over $80,000 for Talbert House camp, as supporters Step Up to the Plate


Covington's 'The Turkeys' provided the music for Talbert House fundraiser.

Covington’s ‘The Turkeys’ provided the music for Talbert House fundraiser.

Over 150 local foodies attended Talbert House’s annual culinary fundraiser, Step Up to the Plate, held at The Phoenix in Downtown Cincinnati recently.

The event raised over $80,000 to support Camp Possible, a therapeutic-based summer program for children ages 6-12 who struggle with behavioral health issues.
 
Guests enjoyed samples of fine cuisines from local restaurants including Golden Lamb, House Café & Catering, Jeff Ruby’s Precinct, Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State, The National Exemplar, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and The Phoenix. Music was provided by The Turkeys.
 
Step Up to the Plate was co-chaired by Peter Hiltz of Hyde Park and Kim Kline of Mt. Lookout and led by committee members: PJ Boland, Sara Celi, Theresa Gastright, Carol Goodman, Greg Hoernschemeyer, Valerie Jacobs, Gina Kyte, Bill Mees, Adam Morton, Alan Piker, Jamie Smith, Josh Warren, and Gwen Wilder. Event sponsors included Fifth Third Bank, Harold C. Schott Foundation, Mercy Health, Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing, Mrs. Robert D. Stern, The Williams Foundation, and many others.

Mike and Theresa Gastright of Fort Mitchell and their guests. (Photo provided)

Mike and Theresa Gastright of Fort Mitchell and their guests. (Photo provided)


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