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Giving Back
 
I support several charitable organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, The American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House (NYC), Leake & Watts, Greenwich House, Share our Strength (Taste of the Nation) and The Special Olympics. He also currently serves on the board of Let it Flow.
 
Previous charitable events/participation include:
 
Granted wish for Make-A-Wish Foundation (December 2010)
 
Guest Chef and Silent Auction Dinner Donor at Greenwich House Fundraiser (2010 and 2011)
 
Guest Chef at VIP Dinner Gala for American Heart Association (2010 and 2011)
 
Guest Chef & Host of Annual “Wine & Wishes” event for Make-A-Wish Foundation (2010 and 2011)
 
Guest Chef and Silent Auction Dinner Donor at “Hedge Funds Care” Fundraiser (2010)
 
Launch and Host of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” series for Ronald McDonald House with Andrea Beaman (2010)
 
Guest Chef for “Cookies for the Kids” Valentine’s Day baking and decorating event with Haitian children at Ss. Joachim & Anne School (2010)
Chef Dave and some of the Children of Haiti in Queens
Chef Dave and Children of Haiti
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chef Dave with some of the kids from S.S. Joachim-The two girls on the left just arrived from Haiti and are safe here in NY and one of the younger girls that was a 'Top Chef' fan.
 
Guest Chef, Silent Auction Dinner Donor and Book Signing at "Share our Strength: Taste of the Nation" (2010)
 
Guest Chef for “Leake & Watts” Fundraiser (2010)
 
Guest Chef & Host 7th Annual Wine & Wishes Event, Make-A-Wish Foundation, New York (2010)
***Special thanks to Gianna Cerbone/ Chef Owner of Manducati's Rustica in LIC for sponsorship
 
Guest Chef and Donor at "Queens Help Haiti: Doctors Without Borders" Charity Fundraiser (2010)