WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
TAMPA RIVER CENTER
JOIN US!
The Denard Span Foundation is delighted to invite the Tampa Bay community to our 4th Annual Dinner Gala
Fundraiser on Wednesday, November 6th at 6:30 PM. This year, we’re hosting the event at the Tampa Bay
River Center, where a memorable and picturesque evening awaits. The River Center’s distinctive charm and
ambiance promise an unforgettable experience.
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GUEST EXPERIENCE
Savor a gourmet multi-course dinner combo crafted by Tampa’s local Celebrity Chef Rosana Rivera & Chef
Ricardo Castro of The Chef & The Baker, alongside Tampa River Center’s preffered Catering Team, CBK
Catering and Chef Eric. The Tampa Bay River Center provides an elegant and unique setting with stunning
backdrops of downtown Tampa on the Riverfront. Guests will enjoy creative photo opportunities, participate
and shop in an elevated silent auction and live auction, and be inspired by impactful mission stories within
our Tampa Community.
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DINNER THEME & IMPACT
Our theme for the evening is “Grow Together.” This event embodies our commitment to creating meaningful
and lasting change for families in need through collective effort. We believe we “Grow Better Together!”
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Deadline to buy dinner tickets is Wednesday, October 30th, 2024.
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Event attire is business casual or cocktail.
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All attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
If you have any questions contact us at Denardspanfoundation@gmail.com.
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See you for Dinner on the River!
WATCH & LISTEN TO A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE SPANS!
EVENT GOAL
All proceeds from the Dinner Gala will directly support the Denard Span Foundation's mission to assist single-parent families via the DSF Transportation Program.
$25,000
Car Payments
+
4 Single Parent Families
(1 Family/Quarter)
=
$100,000
Dinner Gala Fundraiser Goal
Our goal from the Dinner Gala is to amplify our positive impact in the Tampa Bay community and provide essential support to those whoe need it most.
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MEET THE CHEFS
Celebrity Chef Rosana Rivera & Ricardo Castro, The Chef & The Baker
Rosana Rivera has been a successful entrepreneur and Chef in the Tampa Bay area for over 16 years, co-creating the culinary vision behind some of the area's favorite eateries including Piquant, Xilo Mexican, and Chef & the Baker, among others.
She is a rare breed of both culinary artisan and successful entrepreneur. Born at the hem of three generations of Puerto Rican cooks, their love of food and country made an early impression.
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Chef Rosana was featured in People en Espanol, the TODAY show and competed in Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay, advancing to face Bobby Flay and beating him with her signature beef empanadas. The winning recipe for Beef Empanadas is one of the featured recipes in the Bobby Flay cookbook - Beat Bobby Flay, Conquer the Kitchen with 100+ Battle Tested Recipes. Currently, she is working on her lifestyle brand - Chef Rosana, crafted for Home and Kitchen, an e-commerce retailer of hand crafted gourmet foods and custom kitchenware for the discerning epicurean, as well as luxury catering, private fine dining & cooking classes.
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