Seeds Of Love For Errol (created 9.25.09)

Some customers who we became quick friends with, and gave advice to when they needed to start a bakery, had a child named Errol who was born with a heart defect called pulmonary atresia. Well, it turns out, we weren't the only people they're friends with; as a community project supporting Errol Clifford and his family has been born from their need. It's called Seeds of Love for Errol, and the big event happened on September 19th at the Vintage Theatre. Local people loving grew food and donated it, which was then lovingly prepared by local chefs who donated their time. Approximately 400 people bought tickets, ate the amazing food, enjoyed the live music donated by the Darnell Woodies and the acapella group, drank the donated wine, bought the fig preserves and brought in more funds than the projected goal!

All the other chefs had to serve dinner at their respective restaurants, so Mary directed the entire affair from this makeshift tent-kitchen on a patio out back.

A swarm of volunteers helped Mary accomplish the task. Margaret Neff and souschef Riley were two of the hardest working, in a very dedicated staff.

Mary monitors the beginning of service, while Riley serves up tenderloin as fast as one man can.

Organizer Clare Fader shows her appreciation for a smooth running event.

The ladies watch as nearly 400 people descend on the smorgasbord provided by Sweet Potatoes, Meridian, La Botana, Mooneys, and Mary's Of Course!

Hungry fans of Errol await their turn at the buffet table.

Errol and his dad John enjoyed the entertainment, and everyone who participated in this event went home with new friends in mind, and a feeling that Winston Salem can be what we want it to be; when we put our hearts and minds to it.