Last week I had the honor and privilege to take part in the Noyes Brain Tumor Foundation's 6th Annual Cooking for a Cure to help raise money for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The Cooking for a Cure event consisted of many local Maine restaurants donating their delicious food for guests to indulge in. Being my first year I was very excited to be involved and created a magnificent dessert buffet for all to enjoy. I baked many delicious treats including chocolate fleur del sel, coconut cream, strawberry dream, and mocha buttercream cupcakes, chocolate chip and macadamia nut cookies, toffee, brownie pops drizzled with white chocolate, hand made swirled orange lollipops, orange spiced carrot cake, and many more treats. I added a personalized touch with the colors from the Foundations logo.
The Noyes Brain Tumor Foundation started in 2002 when Matthew Noyes, son of William and Nancy Noyes, was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. Matt was my husband Jason's friend growing up and they had played on their first hockey team together. I had always head amazing childhood stories of Matt and stories as he fought a brave battle with cancer. I had met him once a year before he died at his wedding in June of 2007 and he seemed like such an amazing and carefree person - it was an absolute inspiration. After Matt had lost his battle with cancer in April of 2008 I went to his funeral with my husband and sister-in-law, I listen to Matt's parents, friends, and family talk about Matt's life and he seemed like such an unbelievable person and I was heavyhearted that I never was able to get to know him.
The night of Cooking for a Cure was an absolute celebration of Matt's life. There was a live band, The Calypso Cowboys and they were followed by the St. Jude's Dance Team. The whole night was a blast and I cannot wait till next year to be involved again!
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