ATLANTA, June 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the past 14 years, Real Men Cook® For Charity Atlanta (RMC Atlanta) continues to raise the bar, producing a stellar Father's Day event that pays homage to Black men. This year is no different. In addition to over 100 men sharing exquisite cuisine with thousands of guests, RMC will feature the uplifting sounds of singer, minister, and radio personality, Darlene McCoy; and, national radio personality and best selling author, Michael Baisden will share hosting duties with writer, director and producer of The Bobby Jones Gospel Countdown, Rick Joyner. The event will take place Sunday, June 17, 2012 from 3-6 P.M. at the Georgia World Congress Center Thomas Murphy Ballroom in Atlanta. For more information call (404) 344-8496.
In addition to his hosting duties, Baisden will be signing copies of his newly released political/action thriller, "Maintenance Man II." Other highlights include a performance by Wanda Trent Phillips and America's Got Talent singer, Xavier Lewis, and the give-away of a Jamaican vacation courtesy of The Jewel Dunn's River Beach Resort & Spa among other prizes. There will be a book signing of "The Way I Sea It", a seafood recipe book by Chef Desmond Fannin, and a health fair sponsored by Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority and Visions Inc.
"Once again, the Real Men Cook team has planned an exceptional event. We have unique entertainment like caricature and face painters, and an instant photo booth," says Diane Larche, RMC Atlanta event manager.
RMC 2012 charity partners are Real Men Charities and Hearts of Steel (heartsofsteel.org), a nonprofit formed to assist Ian Weeks, 32, of Cartel Catering raise over $400,000 for a desperately needed heart transplant. Weeks must accumulate the finances in order to be placed on the transplant list. Founded in 1989 by Karega Kofi Moyo and Yvette Moyo Gillard, Real Men Charities, is the national not-for-profit organization that presents the Real Men Cook events to honor fathers and father figures to empower families. The organization's focus includes year round prostate cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular health awareness.
Honorary chairmen for RMC Atlanta include: Congressman John Lewis; Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed; Donnie Cochran, The Coca Cola Company; Council President Ceasar Mitchell; Councilmen Michael Bond and C. T. Martin; Roger Bobb, Bobbcat Films; Shannon A. Brown, FedEx Express; Carlton Williamson, Waffle House; John Eaves, Fulton County Commission Chair; Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks and Marvin Williams Sr.; Rev. Gregory Eason, Big Bethel AME Church; Larry Johnson, Dekalb County Commissioner; Eric Jackson, Dekalb County Fire Captain; Dr. John Maupin, Morehouse School of Medicine; Dr. Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker; Ian Weeks, Cartel Catering; and Brandon Miltsch, Miltsch Ventures.
RMC Atlanta 2012 sponsors include: FedEx, WSB TV 2 Family2 Family Project , Waffle House, Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, Federal Home Loan Bank, Atlanta Parent Magazine, Intown Atlanta Newspaper, Dove Mailing, Atlanta Daily World, Atlanta Inquirer, Atlanta Voice, and Rolling Out.
Recognized nationally by the popular "Trumpet Awards," and featured in Southern Living Magazine and on the Food Network's "Emeril Live", Paula Deen and "Roker On The Road," RMC is held simultaneously in cities including Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Dallas. For more information call (404) 344-8496, or visit www.realmencook.com.
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