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Published: February 22 2012

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (February 22, 2012) – We hope you’re hungry…because “Delish 2012” presented by The Wasie Foundation is sure to satisfy your palate on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of  the Sunrise Civic Center in Sunrise, FL.  Chaired by Jen Klaassens, Vice President of Programs for The Wasie Foundation, and Gale Butler, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for AutoNation, and benefiting ARC Broward, “Delish 2012” presented by The Wasie Foundation will celebrate the incredible success that the ARC Broward Culinary Institute program has proven to be.  One hundred percent of the proceeds will support critically-needed services for children and adults with autism and intellectual disabilities and people with other challenges.
 
In keeping with the evening’s theme, “Delish 2012” will honor community members who have supported ARC Broward and students who have excelled in the ARC Broward Culinary Institute’s program. Delish 2012 honorees include Individual ARC Angels – Fran and John Flynn, Corporate ARC Angel - Bank of America and Culinary ARC Angel - Kyle Merrick.  The Culinary Angel is a graduate of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute who has demonstrated incredible skill while in the program and is now a culinary professional. He will work one of the food stations at the event.
 
“Delish 2012” will feature a fabulous cocktail reception, specialty food stations, dancing and a silent auction.  Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy culinary delights created by the star chefs, students and graduates of the ARC Broward Culinary Institute.  The ARC Broward Culinary Institute uses food as a tool to transform lives and build stronger communities. The non-profit catering program creates outstanding culinary experiences in an ambiance of style and taste while providing real-world employment opportunities for the graduates of the Entry Level Culinary Arts Certificate Program.
 
Individual tickets to attend “Delish 2012” are $125.00.   ARC Broward also invites local businesses and individuals to support “Delish 2012” through sponsorships, in-kind donations and program journal advertising.   Sponsorship opportunities start at $1000 and go up to $7,500.  For more information on sponsorships and to purchase tickets, please email Jessica Kersey at jkersey@arcbroward.com or visit www.arcbroward.com, or call 954-746-9400.
 
ARC Broward is a nationally accredited, private, not-for-profit organization serving children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and people with other challenges. Incorporated in 1956, ARC Broward provides a full continuum of services and operates several mission based enterprises with a caring team of more than 450 health-care, educational, and other professionals.