Cookin’ Men

Cookin’ Men event raises $63,237 for Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health
Evangelical Community Hospital held its annual breast cancer awareness event, Cookin’ Men, on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at the Rusty Rail Brewing Company in Mifflinburg, Pa from 6:30-8:30 pm. The event brought together local men and women who create culinary delights for people to enjoy while raising funds to support the Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health.
This year's Cookin' Men event set a fundraising record by raising $63,237* for The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health. The chefs also set a fundraising record by raising $32,952 in chef votes. Thank you to all who participated in making this event a success.
This year’s Cookin' Men event was graciously sponsored by Weis Markets.
The Thyra M. Humphreys Center for Breast Health utilizes funds raised to ensure that all patients in the region have access to the most advanced screening and diagnostic breast imaging studies.
To make a donation, call 570-522-4850.
A VIP Experience was available for an additional $25. This Hospitality VIP Reception was held in the Rusty Rail Brewing Company Game Room from 5:30-6:30 pm and 8-9:30 pm and included a pairing menu prepared by the Rusty Rail Executive Chef with tasting.
* Amount raised after expenses.
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Participating chefs:
- Kendy Alvarez and Nikki Krize – Borough of Lewisburg/WNEP
- Adam Bowersox and Angela Hess – Rusty Rail Brewing Company
- Paul Burkholder – Furmano Foods
- Jim Carpenter and Jared Frank – MoJo Active, Inc.
- Rob Dacko – Weis Markets
- Robert Garrett – Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Dr. Katie Giorgini and Kathy Sosnoski – Evangelical Community Hospital
- Eric John and Paul John Jr. – Rusty Rail Brewing Company
- Dr. Ken Jusko – Quantum Imaging & Therapeutic Services
- Drew Kauffman, Ryan McNally, and Jordan Russell – The Miller Center / Kitch it to the Curb
- Braden Klinger – Bull Run Tap House
- Mark Lyons – Asbury RiverWoods
- Domenico Napoli – Isabella Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
- Dr. James Patterson and Joseph Haber – Evangelical Community Hospital and Tomahawks Tacos
- Fred Scheller – The Daily Item
- Rick Schuck – Bot’s Tavern
- Dr. Todd Stefan – Evangelical Community Hospital
- Mike Trudnak – Bucknell Sports Properties
- Dr. John Turner – Evangelical Community Hospital
- Dr. Kaitlyn Tyrie and Dr. Allison McOwen – Evangelical Community Hospital
- Matt Walsh and Matt van Leeuwe – Geisinger
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Declared Top Chef was Eric John and Paul John Jr. representing Rusty Rail Brewing Company, who raised the most funds by the deadline. The brothers served the crowd a vegetarian chili.
Kenneth Jusko, DO representing Quantum Imaging & Therapeutic Services was given the Favorite Dish award for his Apple Strudel and Salted Caramel Ice Cream. He also won the Pink Flair honor for his station decorated in pink, from which he served his dish.