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Filipino chefs come together to support Project Wheelchair's initiative

For over 10 years, Project Wheelchair has helping Filipinos with health conditions, one wheelchair at a time

Published Nov 17, 2023 09:11 am

For over a decade, Project Wheelchair has been helping Filipinos with special health needs live their best lives through its initiative. Its mission continues to this day as it gathers noted Filipino chefs to support its goals through a charity dinner to be held on Nov. 19 at the Champagne Room of the Manila Hotel.

Project Wheelchair was established by sisters Liyora and Lileya, celebrating the legacy of their sister Lauren who passed away at age 13 due to cerebral palsy. Their mother is Dedet de la Fuente, the creator and owner of Pepita's Kitchen.

“Project Wheelchair goes anywhere wheelchairs are needed... A simple wheelchair can change the life of the recipient and those who care for them,” Dedet wrote in a caption.

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 Dedet de la Fuente, Margarita Forés, Sau del Rosario, and Myke Tatung

In the past, Project Wheelchair was able to raise fund to buy 200 wheelchair for the people of Marawi. Recenlty, it has sent 15 wheelchairs to a hospital in Tacloban, which is led by Benedictine sisters. It aims to continue to help others in need of wheelchairs with its 2023 fundraising dinner.

This year’s charity dinner will feature an eight-course menu featuring the culinary works of chefs Margarita Forés, Glenda Barretto, Sau del Rosario, Myke Tatung, Datu Shariff Pendatun, Roselyn M. Tiangco, Tanya Dizon, and Dedet. 

According to Dedet, each chef will be serving their favorite dish from their respective home province. Also part of the fundraising dinner are the cocktail creations of Destileria Limtuaco, coffee by Nespresso, tea by Gold Lead, and special treats courtesy of Karabella Gelato, Auro Chocolate, Memz Chicaron, and Baby Pat Bread and Pastries.

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Glenda Barretto, Tanya Dizon,  Roselyn M. Tiangco, and  Datu Shariff Pendatun

As per Dedet's recent post, Project Wheelchair’s charity dinner is already fully booked, but it is still open to anyone who would like to send in their donations. For anyone who would like to support its initiative, they can send an email to [email protected].

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