By Shelby Clark
Metro Detroiters can expect wine, food and more in Birmingham during the annual "Stomp Out Diabetes" - a benefit for the American Diabetes Association - at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham.
Presented by local businesses such as Meijer and the St. John Providence Center for Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine, the event is intended to raise both awareness and funds for the ADA's Southeast Michigan chapter.
Since 1940, the ADA has funded research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes. The charity works to deliver services and provided information to communities affected by the disease.
At the Birmingham event, all guests can anticipate sampling wines from various regions, all expertly paired with a menu prepared by the Townsend's executive chef. A silent auction, entertainment, and more round out the evening. Local 4's Meterologist, Brandon Roux, has Type 1 Diabetes and will be the evening's guest speaker.
A VIP reception that begins an hour before the main event will further the wine theme. Local wine vendors such as Paul Mann Selections, Woodberry Distributors, Great Lakes Wine & Spirits, Regal Kosher Wine Company, Veritas Distributors and Red Wagon Shoppe have provided the opportunity to taste rare, exclusive wines.
"Stomp Out Diabetes is a prestigious event that has raised more than $300,000 for local and national diabetes research and programs, including our kids camp, Camp Midicha," says Mary Riegle, special events director at the American Diabetes Association's Southeast Michigan office. "Beyond having a great time, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected with diabetes."
"Stomp Out Diabetes" begins at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham. The VIP event featuring rare wine begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range from $150-275 and can be purchased at http://www.diabetes.org/stompout.
