Step into a night of sights, sounds and tastes by local artists.

In our third year, Joe and Misty Fridkin and Lindsey and Joe Serrano have joined forces and stepped things up to a new venue downtown! We have been overwhelmed by the response on the part of Kansas City’s premier chefs and restaurant community in coming together to help us raise money for this great cause. We’re delighted to bring a culinary “twist” to this year’s party, so save room on your plate for this year’s party. We hope you will join our families and friends and “Step Up To The Plate” in honor of a great cause – ALS.

Four top chefs will indulge you with live presentations:

Jasper Mirabile, Jr.
Marshall Roth
Charles d’Ablaing
Josh Eans

Feast on tasty tidbits created by Kansas City executive chefs:

Jasper Mirabile, Jr., Jasper’s
Charles d’Ablaing, Webster House
Marshall Roth, Ophelia’s
Josh Eans, Blanc Burgers + Bottles
Nick Jonjevic, Fresh: A Garden Cafe
Todd Walline, Blue Hills Country Club
Jeff Triola, Carriage Club
Cosentino’s, Catering Chefs

Polish off your palate with confectionery creations by Christopher Elbow

Paired Wines | Local Brews | Cigars

Acoustic sounds of Jason Stencil

Fresh menu of sizzling raffle items up for grabs

Step Up Honoree

Robert C. Willson, ‘Big Bob’ as his rugby mates nicknamed him, was diagnosed with ALS two years ago. This disease has taken many things away from him, but his determination to make a difference in finding a cure for ALS is having a ‘Big’ impact. He devotes his time advocating awareness to needed therapies and drugs that can help save patients’ lives. His wife Linda and three children, Robbie, Maddie and Jacob; are by his side. “I am a fighter and look for the best in people. I think charity and giving are the best in human behavior. I love my family and enjoy every second with them. I am fighting ALS and have learned to live every day without regrets.“

www.puttingthebootstoals.org

What is ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's Disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually lead to their death. When the motor neurons die, the ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement is lost. With voluntary muscle action progressively affected, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed.