Sponsors needed for Will Co. Men Who Cook competition

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Updated: February 19, 2012 8:02AM

JOLIET — The Will County Children’s Advocacy Center is seeking sponsors for what is expected to be the biggest and the best Men Who Cook culinary competition.

Men Who Cook will be from 6 to 9 p.m. March 24 at the Pipefitters Local 597 Training Center, 10850 187th St. in Mokena.

“Men Who Cook is truly the most exciting local fundraiser with cooks coming from throughout Will County to give hungry guests a taste of their favorite home-cooked dishes,” said State’s Attorney James Glasgow, who chairs the center’s board. “This marks our fourth year, and we’re expecting the biggest crowds and the toughest competition yet.”

The center’s trained staff has been working to protect abused children for the past 17 years.

Sponsorships range from $250 to $3,000 and offer escalating levels of recognition for a business or organization, both in advance promotional materials as well as during the event.

Proceeds benefit the center, which was established by Glasgow in 1995 to improve the way child abuse cases are investigated.

The state’s attorney founded the center as a non-profit organization so it would not impact Will County taxpayers. As a result, the center has relied on grants, foundations and fundraisers.

The cost to taste bite-sized samples of fine cuisine from local chefs is $35 per person; $60 per couple.

For details on how to be a sponsor, call the center at 815-774-4565, or visit www.willcountychildrensadvocacy.org or www.menwhocook.info.