Andy’s 18th Annual Pasta Dinner – Benefits LifeNet4Families

ANDY’S 18^TH ANNUAL FAMILY PASTA DINNER RAISES NEARLY $265,000 FOR LIFENET4FAMILIES

Andy’s 18^th Annual Family Pasta Dinner, hosted by Andy Cagnetta, CEO of Transworld Business Advisors raised nearly $265,000 for LifeNet4Families, an organization dedicated to providing necessary food, ancillary services, and referrals to those in need in Broward County.  Over 1000 guests attended the dinner on Sunday, February 16^th at the Signature Grand in Davie; a record attendance since the first pasta dinner began 18 years ago. In 2003, Andy Cagnetta started with a simple idea to invite his friends and family to the LifeNet4Families center to share what great things they were doing for the community. His goal, to raise a little bit of money and have a nice dinner, turned into 18 years of bringing families together for a great cause, supporting LifeNet4Families.

During the event, guests were treated to an Italian-style pasta dinner. LifeNet4Families President/CEO Dr. Melanie Geddes spoke about LifeNet4Families vital services and the necessity of a system of care for individuals and families in Broward County. The passion and dedication began in 1985 and continues as LifeNet4Families works to reduce hunger, help clients regain or maintain stability through counseling, referrals, emergency financial assistance and more.

Each year, Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner recognizes Honorary Chefs for their efforts to better the South Florida community. The 2020 Honorary Chefs were Elliot Borkson, Leo Goodwin Foundation; Les Campbell, HJ Sims; Deborah Carmen, Carmen Law Firm; Lori Chevy, Bank of America; Al Evans, Downtown Photo; Marko Evans, Now Hiring You; Cory Hibbard, UFG/Transworld; Joel Kampeas, KM Wealth; Matt Katz, Katz Barron; Pam Moskowitz, Allied Kitchen & Bath; Yvette Roulette, OK Generators; Barry Sloane, Newtek; Julia Steiner, Write About Now; Robyn Vegas, BBX Capital and Business for the Arts of Broward; and Tammy Youst, Centennial Bank.

In addition to recognizing the Honorary Chefs, the dinner also recognized Junior Chefs, South Florida youths who have achieved accomplishments in fundraising, community service, and leadership. The Junior Chef component aims to promote family bonding by providing substantive activities for kids teaching them the importance of giving back to the community.  The Junior Chefs were sponsored this year by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The dinner also featured both silent and live auctions that contributed to the event’s impressive fundraising total.

Event sponsors included The Signature Grand, United Franchise Group, South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine, Hudson Family Foundation, Transworld Business Advisors, Andy & Marcelle Rosen, BBX Capital, Hoffman’s Chocolates, Leo Goodwin Foundation, First Horizon, Morgan Stanley, Newtek, Allied Kitchen & Bath, Castle Group, Downtown Photo, Flying Chimp Media, Goldman Sachs, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Kip Hunter Marketing, OK Generators, Lifestyle Media Group, Shutts, Centennial Bank, La Croix, Now Hiring You, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Bank of America, Innovative Insurance Consultants, Inc, PNC Bank, BankUnited, Katz Barron Attorneys at Law, Wolfer & Company, GPP Enterprises, Knight Insurance, Horowitz & Company, Hartzell, Carman Law Firm, P.A., Marty & Anne Basson, Andy’s Awning Cleaning, Les & Robin Campbell, Chestnut Hill Technologies, Keefe McCullough, Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies, Insight Institute, Ascendo Resources, AYCO, BizBuySell, BFL Solutions, Buchanan Ingersoll Rooney, Exponential Media, Florida Forensic Accounting, MBAF Certified Public Accountants and Advisors, Pinnacle Healthcare System, Recovery Unplugged Treatment Center, Steven Douglas, The Door Factory, The William & Anna Louise Young Foundation Inc., Stirling Operations, Kimberly Ball, Focus Foundation, Broward College, Dr. Joel & Susan Martin, Action Coach Buisness Coaching, Herman Moskowitz CPA, P.A., Kaufman Rossin, Live Oak Bank, United Way of Broward County, Joseph Nicolini, Transworld M&A Advisors, Travel Host FTL, Palm Title Services, Inc., Robert Packer, Anthony Marino Jr. CPA, Burns Law Offices, P.A., Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, Janney Montgomery Scott, Company Counsel LLC, Donna & Gary Lerner, Murphy Business Brokers, Joan Gabriele Realtor with Century 21 Keystone Realty, Randy Bring, Transworld Business Advisors, Transworld London Southwest, Thomas Milana, Joseph Hamza, Ken Gormon, Robert’s Restaurant, Smith & Knibbs, Agile Payments, Peter Woolf, Kim & David Hawthorne, Agile Payments, Scott & Karen Rassler, Mitch & Jen Burnstein, The Lowery Family, Veszi & Einhorn Family, American Creative, Joshua D. Sagman P.A. and Gran Forno.  

About Andy’s Pasta Dinner:

Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner has raised more than $1,500,000 for LifeNet4Families for the past 18 years equating to more than 1,500,000 meals to feed homeless and needy families in Broward County. In 2019, over 900 individuals and families attended raising over $235,000. For more information, please visit www.andy’s Famispastadinner.com. 

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