Fundraiser for The Italy Earthquake Relief Fund with Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and David Rocco

Published: 5/7/2018 10:31:00 AM

An amazing evening was enjoyed by 650 guests at Montecassino Woodbridge on Friday May 4, 2018 with Lidia Bastianich and David Rocco. Proceeds from the evening went to the Italy Earthquake Relief Fund.

Antonio Giorgi of TLN TV was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

In addition to a raffle with soccer and Blue Jays tickets, a lively auction for dinner for four at Lidia’s Manhattan restaurant Felidia’s; and dinner for eight at David Rocco’s Toronto restaurant Oretta, added to the funds raised for The Italy Earthquake Relief Fund.

The funds raised will continue to provide support to earthquake victims in Central Italy. Toni Varone, President of The Italy Earthquake Relief Fund and owner of Montecassino Woodbridge, generously donated the dinner.

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Lidia Bastianich in conversation with David Rocco about her new memoir: My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family and Food. She spoke about how she came to the United States and how she became a restaurateur, cook book author and Emmy award winner for her television shows.

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David Rocco with the Honourable Steven Del Duca, Lidia Bastianich and President of The Italy Earthquake Relief Fund and host of the event, Toni Varone.

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L to R Toni Varone, TIERF President , Sam Ciccolini event co-chair, making a presentation to David Rocco, and Lidia Bastianich, with co-chair Bob Sacco.

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