Cancer Survivor Kendall Bello of Bucks County to Serve as Guest Speaker for the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation Annual Dinner

Press Release (ePRNews.com) - Yardley, PA - Mar 10, 2017 - ​​​Kendall Bello is a wife, mother, daughter, avid equestrian, and colon cancer survivor.  

 In June of 2015, Kendall was diagnosed with colon cancer, and for the next 20 months she underwent various surgeries, chemotherapy, and rehabilitation that has changed her perspective on life forever. With her most recent clean bill of health, including the green light to get back on her horse Cherry and train as hard as she would like, she understands just how lucky one can be even in such a trying situation.

“Kendall is passionate about giving back to those who have also been affected by cancer in order to provide as much comfort and support as possible. She is uniquely aware just how much that means to someone when they are in such an overwhelming time of need. We are honored to have her as guest speaker this year.”

Robert Agentis, Founder and Chairman of JAACF org.

On Thursday, March 16, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Blue Event Center, Kendall will serve as guest speaker at the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation annual “Global Dinner Gala” at Blue Event Center, Bethlehem, PA. The evening’s festivities will benefit the Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation (JAACF), a Lehigh Valley–based nonprofit that has delivered more than 9,000 meals to families holding vigil at St. Luke’s Hospice House. 

An international menu created exclusively for JAACF by Blue Grillhouse Chef Patrick Barber will feature Asian-, Brazilian-, Indian-, Moroccan- and Portuguese-styled grazing stations.

Ashely Russo, of Emmy Award–winning The Peak TV, will serve as emcee. Entertainment and fashion from around the globe will also be part of the fun.

St. Luke’s Health Network, and Dr. & Sir Historic Bethlehem Properties LLC are presenting sponsors.  Bennett Automotive, Randy and Cathy Biggs, Embassy Bank, Linda Moeller, Morris Black & Sons, Northstar Construction, and Saucon Valley Auto Spa, are supporting sponsors. 

Tickets are $90 per person, and are available online by clicking Global Dinner Gala  or http://bit.ly/2js1RQR.

Guests will be treated to musical selections from 3AM — Three Acoustic Musicians Plus 1, during happy hour and dinner.  From 8 p.m. until 10 p.m., Not Quite Right (formerly Uproar) with Billy Murnin, Dave Braun, Jim Keeler, Bruce Clauser and Dave Eisenhauer.  Cabaret song-and-dance stylings of classic American tunes by Broadway Rhythms will add to the fun. 

Adding to the international feel will be Columbian-inspired contemporary fashion by senior fashion design student Monica Bates. 

An auction of highly unique items, including memorabilia, fashion accessories, adventure trips and once-in-a-lifetime experience will be part of the revelry. 

Specialty beverages made with Tito’s Vodka will be available, as will wine tastings and a cash bar.Funds raised from the annual benefit will support and ensure continued weekly hospice meal deliveries. Meals donated and delivered by JAACF volunteers help comfort and nourish family members holding vigil at St. Luke’s Hospice House. A portion of the monies raised will be earmarked for early cancer detection, education and screenings for high-risk and underinsured patients.

Through yearly outreach to the press and social media and through presentations by cancer survivor speakers, JAACF is committed to educating the public and individuals about early pancreatic, colon and liver cancer detection.

The Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation is a Lehigh Valley–based 5013c nonprofit. For more information, email ba.jaacf@gmail.com, visit www.jaacf.org, or call 610-392-5460. Follow on Facebook at JAACF org, or Twitter at @Jaacforg.

Menu:

Passed Hors d’oeuvres:

Moroccan-Style Meatballs

Vegetable Pot stickers w/Japanese Chili-Soy Dipping Sauce

Fried Tofu w/Peanut-Cilantro Sauce

 Serving Stations:

Carrasco de Flank Steak – Brazilian-Style Barbecue with Chimichurri Rojas Sauce and Garlic Sauce

Tikka Masala – Indian Curry Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Naan

Carne de Porco a Alentejana – Portuguese surf and turf: Clams, Smoked Pork w/Tomatoes and Market Salad.

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