I have the great honor of being a community leader for this year’s Top Chef of Polk County and helping raise money to give kids with developmental delays a chance at achieving their maximum potential. The funds raised go toward providing early intervention, education and therapies to more than 300 infants and children with special needs in Polk County through Achievement Academy. It’s a real place making a real impact on real families who live right here in Polk County. These services are provided to families at no cost to them, and that’s where Top Chef comes in! I have teamed up with the incomparable Chef Gene Gelb from Aprons Cooking School, and together we have a goal of raising $15,000. To do that, we need your help! I truly hope you'll consider making a donation and helping children achieve remarkable goals for a brighter future!