Together, The St. Regis Atlanta, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation, and 20 notable chefs from around the US and beyond to curate an experience of a lifetime
ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 18, 2022 – Last night, Nov. 17, 2022, The St. Regis Atlanta hosted their fourth annual ‘Out of the Kitchen’ charity gala, this year, benefitting the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation (JAJF). The prominent event raised $474K and showcased some of the best-known chefs from Atlanta, across the United States and internationally, including Bermyson Dorvil of The St. Regis Atlanta, Phillippe Haddad of PGH Hospitality, Pano Karatassos of Kyma, Ian Winslade of Misson + Market, Xavier Salomon of Montage Los Cabos, Okan Kizilbayir of SALT at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island and more.
“The St. Regis is thrilled to partner with the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation and bring awareness to their remarkable mission,” said Guntram Merl, General Manager, The St. Regis Atlanta. “The event was a great success and brought together top-tier chefs throughout Atlanta and the country to support the JAJF – we can’t thank them and the Atlanta community enough for their compassionate and proactive support.”
The unforgettable, sold-out evening was hosted in the Astor Ballroom at The St. Regis Atlanta and welcomed over 240 guests. Each table of 12 enjoyed a curated meal prepared tableside by a celebrated guest chef, as well as live entertainment, and fine wines and champagne. The evening was capped off by an extravagant dessert reception by The St. Regis Atlanta Executive Pastry Chef Abhishek Pillai.
Throughout the night several unique experiences were auctioned off with proceeds going to JAJF, including a one-night festive getaway from The St. Regis Atlanta, with a Santa Tuck In and Tea with Santa, a four-day, three-night trip for seven to Albany Bahamas, a Nexus Luxury Collection property, an at-home five-course dinner with pairing wines led by Chef Philippe Haddad and more.
“We couldn’t be happier to collaborate with The St. Regis and be their beneficiary for this year’s ‘Out of the Kitchen’ event,” said Jon Albert, Founder and President, Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation. “It was a perfect match for us to work with a team who believes in the importance of JAJF and in the importance of creating cherished family memories. The St. Regis Atlanta has been a tremendous partner since day one.”
The creation of JAJF was inspired by Jill and Jon Albert’s real-life story. Jill lost her battle on Nov 15. 2006, leaving behind Jon and their two young children. Oncologists and JAJF Donors (Benefactors/Investors) alike appreciate that cancer does not just strike parents but that it strikes their children as well. These children and families deserve a timeout to experience, feel, and capture positive times together and create lasting memories while they can. JAJF ensures that life does not end with a diagnosis.
Images from the event can be found HERE (credit: Eric Bern’s Headshot Studio Atlanta) and for further detail on The St. Regis Atlanta and Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation please visit https://atstregisatlanta.com and https://www.jajf.org.
About The St. Regis Atlanta
Combining timeless sophistication with an unrivaled luxury, The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel & Residences debuted April 14, 2009. The 26-floor development features 151 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites, 53 St. Regis Residences, more than 24,000 square feet of contemporary meeting and event space, two exclusive bars, world-class culinary options, a newly reimagined The St. Regis Atlanta Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness facility that overlooks an exquisite 40,000-square-foot Pool Piazza and poolside Bar and Astor Court, the resort’s distinctive upper lobby restaurant offering compelling cuisine and an unparalleled ambiance. Each guest room and suite are attended by the signature St. Regis Butler Service, an ever present yet unobtrusive service dedicated to meeting the needs of discerning global travelers. The St. Regis Atlanta Hotel & Residences is located at 88 West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead. For more information, please call 404.563.7900 or visit www.stregisatlanta.com.
About the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation (JAJF)
JAJF, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, treats children facing the looming loss of their Mom or Dad to cancer through an extraordinary family trip called WOW! Experiences®. These trips are an oncologist-prescribed timeout as part of treatment protocol so that the family can take a timeout from late-stage cancer to create positive, cherished memories while they can. JAJF is the only organization of its kind in the country addressing this overlooked, underserved population.
JAJF’s impact has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, TODAY SHOW, NBC's Sunday Night Football, and CNN by Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Since its inception in 2006, the organization has become important nationally for its life-changing work for young families facing late-stage cancer. Charity Navigator recognizes JAJF as a top distinction for being fiscally and operationally responsible. In addition, Jon Albert, Founder of JAJF, was honored as a 2018 CNN HERO. For more information, go to JAJF.org and follow on social media.
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