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Friday, November 19, 2010 Cancer Counseling, Inc. will celebrate the eighth Annual Vintner Dinner at Hotel ZaZa. As Chairman, I am inviting and requesting that you participate in this great evening. Through the magic of the Executive Chef of Hotel ZaZa, a fabulous four course dinner will be paired with premium wines. The superb dinner will be preceded by a reception with music provided by Kristine Mills. In addition you will be able to bid on choice travel packages and luxury items in a live auction.
I am pleased to have Memorial Hermann Memorial City Cancer Center serve as our Honoree this year. From routine cancer screenings to complex treatment, the Cancer Center at Memorial Hermann Memorial City brings together world-class skill, leading-edge technology and the most modern care available. MHMC Cancer Center offers a continuum of diagnostic, treatment and support services designed with the needs of cancer patients in mind.
Naureen Ismail
2010 Vintner Dinner Chair
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On Tuesday, June 15, 2010 Cancer Counseling, Inc. held its 14th Annual Let the “Guys” Cook event at the Hilton Post Oak. This event has been a standing tradition of local restaurants and “celebrity” or novice chefs participating in competition for awards. The guests are wined and dined by each of the chefs to compete for their coins and be voted ‘People’s Choice’.
In addition 6 judges: Beverly Denver, Houston Woman Magazine;
Weli Jabur, Houstonian Golf & Country Club
Steven Kaufman, Zeus Mortgage
Laura La Rue, Bristol Stone Events
Dennis Rethwisch, Nationwide Insurance
Lisa Wagenfuehr, Amegy Bank
David deRoode served as chair of this years event along with vice chairs: John Andell, John McAleer, and Barrett Webster in this fun and very worthwhile evening. Proceeds from this event continue to provide free professional therapy to individuals and their families in Houston struggling with the emotional affects of cancer. Cancer Counseling, Inc. annually offers therapy to over 4,000 people, offering six personal sessions and unlimited group sessions to each patient, their family members, or their caregiver. The boys raised over $15,000 for CCI.
The following walked away with awards for the evening:
Celebrity Chefs:
Most Outrageous – James Gietz, Jon Paul Hull & Dennis Patillo with “Bloody Mary Shrimp”
Most Delicious – John Andell, Jay Cliburn & Davd de Roode with Pooky’s Soul in a Bowl Seafood Gumbo
Most Creative – Mark Freeze, Kent Richter, & Lou Wilson with Habanero Infused Mini Beef Kabobs & Phoenix Bread Pudding
Executive Celebrity Chef (raising most $$$ $1,000 on auction) - John Andell, Jay Cliburn & Davd de Roode
People’s Choice Award - John Andell, Jay Cliburn & Davd de Roode
Professional Chefs:
Most Outrageous – Memorial Hermann Catering, City Café – Chefs Roy Mauricio & Virginia Zajac
Most Delicious – Merlion on 4th – Chef Andrew Lobeck
Most Creative – Olivette Chef Catherine Rodriguez & Jeffrey Everts
Executive Professional Chef (raising most $$$ $400 on auction) Mockingbird Bistro, Chef John Sheely
People’s Choice Award – Arturo’s Italiano, Chef Arturo Boada
PROFESSIONAL CHEFS
Arturo’s Uptown Italiano, Arturo Boada
Veal Ravioli with Truffle Walnut Sauce
Auction: Dinner for Two
Buffalo Grille, Jose Araniva
Pecan Crusted Chicken
Auction: Coffee Basket
Café Chino, May Chan & Randall Chan
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings & Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings
Auction: Gift Certificate to Café Chino
Canopy, Claire Smith
Goat Cheese Crostini
Auction: Brunch for 4
Elegant Edibles, Diane D’Agostino & Enrique Pereira
Cheddar Corn Chowder
Auction: 12 x 15 Framed Oil Painting of Chocolate Cake
Memorial Hermann Catering,
Roy Mauricio & Virginia Zajac
Smoke Pork Sashimi Roll, Grilled Shrimp Cucumber Roll & Tropical Fruit Shortcake
Auction: Nutrition Counseling
Merlion on 4th, Andrew Lobeck
Dragon Fire Dumplings
Auction: Chef’s Table for 4—5 Course Dinner
Mockingbird Bistro, John Sheely
Slow Braised Veal Short Ribs w/Truffled Celery Root Puree
Auction: Chef’s Tasting for 4
Olivette @ the Houstonian, Jeffrey Everts
Ahi Tuna with Niçoise Salad, Valrhona Chocolate Apricot
Lollipops & Macaroons
Auction: Dinner at Olivette’s
P.F. Chang’s Bistro, Scott Boyd & Allen Johnson
Lettuce Wraps & Calamari Summer Salad
Auction: Dinner for 4 with bottle of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
Ray’s Grill, Soren Pedersen
Hors O’Dourves
Auction: 5 Course Wine Dinner
CELEBRITY CHEFS
Jonathan Ahearn
Ahearn’s Zestyness
Auction: Round of Golf for 4 at Moody Gardens &
4—$10 Gift Cards for Golf Smith
John Andell, Jay Cliburn & David de Roode
Pooky’s Soul in a Bowl – Seafood Gumbo
Auction: Guided weekend duck hunt for 2 people with David de Roode and Jay Cliburn at the private Welder Flats Club (www.welderflats.com) located at the historic Cliburn Ranch in Seadrift, Texas. This is a first class coastal duck hunting trip. All accommodations are provided except hunting licenses, guns, shells and or any other hunting or personal items. Guests would arrive on a Friday evening, eat dinner, hunt Saturday morning, have breakfast and lunch provided, fish Saturday, hunt Saturday evening, eat breakfast Sunday morning and return home.
Weather and availability permitting.
Scott Elwood, John Stevens & Barrett Webster
Texas Shuffle Truffle
Auction: Wine Basket
Buddy Elmore, Travis Lee & Mary Ann Parson
Buddy’s Amoré
Auction: Wine Basket
Mark Freeze, Kent Richter & Lou Wilson
Habanero Infused Mini Kabobs & Phoenix Bread Pudding
Auction: Hand Painted Cow Chair, Jersey Meadows Golf,
4—$10 Gift Cards for Golf Smith, 2 Bottles of Wine with Glasses & Cow Bouquet
Preston Luster & John McAleer
Tender Lovin’ Fajitas
Auction: Buffalo Grille Gift Certificate
James Gietz, John Paul Hull, & Dennis Patillo
Bloody Mary Shrimp
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Cancer Counseling will hold its 21st Annual Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Tour 18 Golf Course, on 1960 in Humble.
The tournament will begin at noon with lunch provided by Texadelphia and followed by a shotgun start at 1:30 pm. After 18 holes of golf there will be a dinner, silent auction, and awards ceremony. Contact CCI for more information: 713-520-9873 or ewilson@cancercounseling.info
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CHERISHED NOTE PROGRAM
Patients and their families may request that a memorial or tribute card be sent in memory of a loved one or in honor of an occasion, with a donation. This card will be sent to the loved one’s family or to the individual celebrating the occasion. Please call or send us an email to have your card mailed today. 1-877-CCI-8447 or cci@cancercounseling.info
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