4th Annual Chefs Who Care to Support Pediatric Cancer in New Jersey

The Ashley Lauren Foundation is proud to announce its highly anticipated 4th Annual Chefs Who Care event, set to take place on April 14, 2026 at the amazing Addison Park in Aberdeen, N.J from 5:30 to 9:00 pm. Guests will enjoy this exclusive evening of curated tastings with top New York City, NJ and Tri-State Chefs, premium wines and cocktails, live entertainment and a spectacular live auction by celebrated auctioneer Patrick Tully. It promises to be an exquisite dining experience crafted by some of the finest Chefs in the industry. Early bird tickets are $200 up to March 14. After that, tickets are $250.

Additional top chef participants and special guests will be revealed, so stay tuned for more exciting announcements.

The Ashley Lauren Foundation, the beneficiary of this remarkable event, has been providing vital assistance to children with cancer and their families in New Jersey for just over 20 years. “I founded the organization in 2005 based on my own experience when my daughter, Ashley Lauren, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of three,” shared Vermeulen. Through various programs and initiatives, the Foundation offers financial, emotional, and material support, ensuring that families have the resources they need to navigate the challenges of pediatric cancer. “We help with Direct Financial Assistance (all household bills, traveling expenses to and from hospitals, funeral expenses and much more); Material Assistance (food, clothing, household items); Emotional Support (for the entire family); 2 Major Parties for the Children and their families (Spring Party at the Boardwalk and Christmas Party); Advocacy; “Making Dreams Come True” Program; Birthday Brigade (each child is celebrated on their Birthday); Outings, Home Repairs and anything else that is needed to make their lives easier and bring smiles to their faces. This event will strengthen our ability to bring much-needed resources and assistance to the many children and their families who are facing the horrific disease of pediatric cancer,” continued Vermeulen.

Co-chairs of Chefs Who Care are famed photographer and son of Founder Monica Vermeulen --Eric Vitale of Eric Vitale Photography and Culinary Influencer Gennaro Pecchia. Proceeds will go directly towards supporting the programs and services provided by The Ashley Lauren Foundation.

Event Details:

Location: The Addison Park in Aberdeen, N.J.

Guest Admission - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Early Bird Tickets $200 up to March 14

After March 14, tickets are $250

For tickets and sponsorship information:

Tickets are now LIVE!

Text “CWC2026” to 76278 to get your tickets and sponsorships now and register.

Pay by check to: The Ashley Lauren Foundation, 617 Union Avenue, Bldg. 3 Suite 27, Brielle, NJ 08730.

The Ashley Lauren Foundation is dedicated to bringing hope and help to children with cancer and their families in New Jersey. The organization provides direct financial assistance, emotional support programs, special events, and more, ensuring that families never have to face cancer alone.

For more information call 732-414-1625. For updates, follow us at ashleylaurenfoundation.org