HopeSpoke Congratulates Winner of Gourmet Comfort Classic, Recognizes Sponsors

HopeSpoke (hopespoke.org) would like to thank and congratulate Mary Ellen’s owner and executive chef, Charles Phillips, for sharing “The Best Comfort Food Since 1949!” with HopeSpoke supporters, and then going on to win the Gourmet Comfort Classic. The event was held on April 26 at the Scottish Rite Ballroom.

Additional thanks goes to all participating chefs: Owner and Executive Chef Nader Farahbod of Billy’s, Executive Chef Sergio Segovia of Cactus, Owner and Executive Chef Sean Carmichael of Chez Hay and Chez So Do, Executive Chef Will Herres of the Nebraska Club, Owner and Executive Chef Charles and Jamie Brewer of Stur 22, and Executive Chef Trever Fangmeier of Venue Catering & Events. Every chef provided a mouth-watering favorite!

The 70th Anniversary event raised more than $60,000 to support HopeSpoke’s mission of inspiring healthy futures for children and families through comprehensive behavioral and mental health services. This event was made possible by everyone in attendance and the amazing support from the following sponsors: Benefactor Sponsor—Chateau Development, LLC; Visionary Sponsors—ABC Electric, Union Bank and Trust, and Walmart; and Advocate Sponsors—Ameritas, Regan Anson, Nicki Behmer RE/MAX CONCEPTS, Bryan Health, Jennifer Carter and Andy Barry, Cline Williams Law Firm, Korby Gilbertson, Junior League of Lincoln, Lincoln Public Schools, McLeese Family, Nebraska Total Care, Pinnacle Bank, Curt and Megan Ruwe, UNICO Group, and United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County.

For more information about HopeSpoke, call (402) 475-7666 or go to www.hopespoke.org.