Thank you!
The 10th Annual
Farm to Fork
App-Off raised over $260,000!
The magical evening at Tanaka Farms was made so special our incredible guests, the 8 culinary stations, fabulous wineries and distilleries, and of course the incredible impact shared by our dear MaxLove Project families.
We are a community of hope!
Believe in MaxLove.
MaxLove Project is the only nonprofit organization that supports families facing childhood cancer, rare diseases, chronic hospitalizations, and medical trauma with evidence-based culinary medicine & quality of life care.
Meet the Teams!
We're thrilled to announce the inspiring SuperKid Chefs who are competing in our 10th Annual Farm to Fork App-Off on September 14th at Tanaka Farms!
Each SuperKid Chef will be supported by a Chef Mentor, culinary team, and lead donor. SuperKid Chefs will play an integral role in the creation and presentation of the team's appetizer submission for judging.
This is a huge leadership role and we're so proud of this incredible group of childhood cancer thrivers for stepping up to support other kids and families on the arduous journey of thriving with cancer and rare diseases.
TEAM LOVE: Nico Balkhi - Rhabdomyosarcoma
TEAM GREEN: Jordyn Green - Neuroblastoma
TEAM THRIVE: Aditi Bhuman - JPA brain tumor
TEAM HOPE: Max Wilford - High-Risk LGG brain tumor
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TEAM GREEN
SuperKid Jordyn
Chef Cathy McKnight
Kitchen 415 -
TEAM HOPE
SuperKid Max
Chef Winnie Yee
Kelly Laule
Hope Family Wines -
TEAM LOVE
SuperKid Nico
Sapphire Culinary Group
Stephanie Thair
Bella Union Estate Winery -
TEAM THRIVE
SuperKid Aditi
Chef Shachi Mehra
Sophy Singer
Rombauer Vineyard
MEET OUR 2024 HONOREE
MEET OUR 2024 HONOREE
Bonni Goldstein, MD
We’re grateful to have the opportunity to honor the world-renown expert in medicinal cannabis for pediatrics, Bonni Goldstein, MD, Medical Director of Canna-Centers Wellness & Education. Dr. Goldstein has been an incredible advocate and resource for our families and a true champion of quality of life care.
Meet the Judges
🏆️ Danika Brysha - Founder of Model Meals, Wellness Entrepreneur, Model and Confidence Coach
🏆️ Chef Azmin Ghahreman - Founder, Sapphire Culinary Group and Sapphire Catering
🏆️ Ed Lee - Co-Founder of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and Author
🏆️ Chef Michael Puglisi - Butcher and Chef with Herd & Grace
🏆️ William “Bill” Traverso - Professional Wine Judge, wine consultant, professor, and Board member
Each judge will be responsible for assessing a specific facet of every team's dish, beverage pairing and live presentation.
Be the Light.
We are passionately dedicated to providing childhood cancer families with the tools they need to thrive wherever they are, under any circumstance. With your support we can continue to ensure that all families facing childhood cancer & rare diseases have full access to MaxLove Project, no matter what.
Celebrate with us on September 14th at Tanaka Farms!
Chefs Jet Tila and Shachi Mehra promote our Fierce Foods Kitchen cookbook on Good Day LA!
Chef Winnie Yee and SuperKid Chef Nico Balkhi on Good Day LA!
2024 Event Partners
What Our Families Are Saying About MaxLove Project
“MaxLove Project has been our saving grace! Being recently diagnosed, they helped bring us out of our DARK place.”
— Mother, 32, child with brain tumor
“Every family that has a child battling cancer should experience the Ohana Project. The intimate community support is so important.”
— Mother, 35, child with brain tumor
“I love being part of the MaxLove Project community where everyone understands what we are going through.”
— Mother, 27, child with brain tumor
