WOW!!!!
That is all any one can say about this year's event. It was unbelievable!!!
When Stef and I moved here, we attended the 2008 Chili Cook-Off - there were about 30 of us in attendance, 5 chili teams and they made $300 - Now, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that and everyone had a great time. I just want to use that as a comparison as to how things can grow in a short period of time.
Last year, at the 2012 event, there were over 1,000 attendees and they were able to raise $5000 to give to the Hogar de Vida.
This year - Check it out
1,700+ ATTENDEES
$20,000 RAISED FOR THE KIDS!!!!
Absolutely Unbelievable...
The CCO committee worked many months to put this event together, and got a lot more sponsors involved this year who were instrumental in helping to make it a success. I can probably state that this is probably the largest annual event in Atenas, and is getting close to being the largest expat event in Costa Rica. It was started by Kay & Tom Costello of "Kay's Gringo Postres" and is for a very worthy cause.
This is a home for abandoned, abused, or orphaned children located here in Atenas. They are supported to a certain extent by the Government, but no where near enough needed to make it work. So Kay & Tom decided to help, and the tradition has been carried on. The theme of the entire event has become to be known as "It is for the Kids"
To see a Great Video on this Wonderful Event, please click the link below:
To see a Great Video on this Wonderful Event, please click the link below:
Their newly revised website contains a lot of information and more pictures of the event - Please check it out by clicking the link below:
Now, one more thing that I need to very proudly mention is - that the chairperson of the 2013 committee just happened to be my lovely wife Stef who has now been asked to be the chairperson for the 2014 Event. After what she and her fellow committee members did this year, it is going to be a big one to beat. However, I have all the confidence in the world with this team.
Just to give you some advance notice, the
2014 Atenas Chili Cook Off
is Scheduled for
February 9, 2014
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