10-Year Anniversary Celebration
October 7, 2025
We are still floating from the incredible energy at the Palomar in Walnut Hills! Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 10th anniversary. It was a truly spectacular evening, highlighted by a masterfully executed multi-course dinner. Our professional chefs outdid themselves, serving 250 guests with a level of precision and culinary artistry that made the milestone feel even more special.
Video Credit: Panda Wedding Films
Because of your overwhelming generosity, we are thrilled to announce that we raised over $400,000 to support our mission. This impact was further amplified by a magnificent $50,000 matching gift from the Joe Burrow Foundation, bringing our total to new heights. We are deeply grateful for your presence and your partnership over the last decade—here is to many more years of making a difference together.
Thank You, Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
John & Julie Richardson
Amy & George Joseph Fund
The Kroger Co.
Western & Southern Financial Services Group
Jayne & Dr. William Gilligan
Sustainer Sponsor
Dyer Family Charitable Foundation
Ambassador Sponsor
Anonymous in honor of Suzanne DeYoung
Kadi and J.R. Anderson
Kelly and Guy Vanasse
Champion Sponsor
SSP Law Firm
BaconUp
Dr. Eric Williams and Dr. Lisa Pompeii
Shenan and Melissa Murphy Family Fund
Steve Riney and Family
Dee & Don Riney Family
Mary F. Orben
Stuhlreyer Family Foundation
Advocate Sponsor
Buckingham Foundation, Inc.
Frank and Ellen Grossi
The Roehr Agency
TQL Foundation
Support in Performance
First Financial Bank
Jack and Megan Joy
Soltes Family
Dr. Richard Falcone and Kelly Falcone
Bissmeyer Foundation
Rodney and Susanne Heiligmann
Robin and Mike Schwanekamp
Jim and Kim Dechert
Jim and Leanne Irvine
Kathy and Dave Schmitt
Bricker Graydon
Christ Church Cathedral
Alan & Monica Riney Family
PNC
Cr(eat)e Culinary Studio featuring the Kroger Food Lab at Cincinnati Museum Center
Scott and Melissa Kadish
10-Year Celebration Fundraising Committee
Julie Richardson, La Soupe Board Member
Mimi Dyer, La Soupe Board Member
Heidi Mechley-Felton, Development Advisory Committee
Jennifer Reilly, Development Advisory Committee
Jackie Bouvette, Chief Philanthropy Officer
Stephanie Eldred, Events & Outreach Manager
Melissa Marie, Manager of Donor Engagement