Chefs' Celebrity Gala

2021 Gala Clark Province Watkins Uiberall

Gala with a Twist | October 28 – 31, 2021

Our 32nd annual Chefs’ Celebrity Gala raised over $200,000 for the children at the Memphis CAC. Instead of our traditional in-person fundraiser, guests showed their support for kids by going online to our “Gala with a Twist,” held October 28 – 31, 2021.

Over 60 businesses and individuals donated hundreds of items for our auction and Teddy Bear Surprises. Despite being online, our Teddy Bear Surprises sold out quickly (as usual!) and we had one of our most active auctions ever. Guests were delighted with the generous prizes included with their purchase of a cuddly teddy bear and the one-of-a-kind special auction offerings.

Gala with a Twist was made possible by Platinum sponsors The Prentiss Foundation, Carol W. Prentiss, Caesars Entertainment, Sysco, and M. Palazola Produce. And we couldn’t do it without our 45 Event and Heart of Gold sponsors, volunteers, and guests. We were grateful for the donated charcuterie boxes, desserts, and wine that helped us thank our sponsors in style. Thanks, as always, to our dedicated gala committee and Almida Smith for her leadership.

Plans are underway to bring back our traditional gala in 2022. We hope you’ll join us! When you support our gala, you help a hurting child find safety and healing. Watch our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn pages for the latest information.

Teddy Bear Surprises

Teddy Bear Surprises are a unique and popular part of the Chefs’ Celebrity Gala. Part of the fun is not knowing what items will be in your gift package. Thirty-nine lucky guests bought a Teddy Bear Surprise before they sold out on Gala with a Twist!

Contact Tiffany Hoggan at thoggan [at] MemphisCAC [dot] org to learn how you can donate items for Teddy Bear Surprises in 2022.

Other Ways to Help Kids

Your financial gift to the gala helps traumatized kids find hope and healing. Visit our donation page to make a financial gift. Please write “gala” in the comments section.