Sushi for Santa

Last year Tara and I were invited to an event called Sushi for Santa through Facebook. The name was so weird that we decided it was just another one of those goofy Facebook things, so we brushed it off. Little did we know the scope of the event and the great causes that were helped through this benefit. When we were invited again this year, it was on the calendar.

In case you haven't hear of it Sushi for Santa is just that - an open sushi bar benefit. Last night the Energy Solutions Arena was filled with sushi lovers and people like me, just wanting to be part of a good cause. For $50 you could get all the sushi you could eat, from the best sushi chefs in town. Rather than hob knob with the local socialites, Tara and I decided to volunteer so we spent the night working. I was a runner to and from the tempura station and Tara was in the kitchen, frying up the good stuff.


It was a great event with all the proceeds going to benefit Angel Hands - a group that provides for kids suffering from rare diseases. There were all kinds of items in the silent auction, most of the items were really cool. Actually, Jess' boyfriend MIke was the big winner of the night. A trip for 2 to NY, complete with airfare, hotel, and tickets to the Giants/Panthers game. Wow, not bad for $20 worth of raffle tickets.

The props for Sushi for Santa have to go to our nephew Wille. He, and a few friends from college, decided three years ago they wanted to help others and provide a benefit. All these guys were still in their 20's, but they made it happen. Cold calling for donations, organizing the chefs, finding a venue - these guys did it all. That is pretty impressive and it definitely inspired me to get more involved and look for ways we can help. I'm glad we went last night, and the sushi was pretty good too!