The American Cancer Society is excited to launch “Taste of Hope Detroit,” an extraordinary culinary event that unites award-winning chefs and Detroit food enthusiasts in a shared mission to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
Scheduled to take place on Monday, September 29, 2025 at the Icon Building in Detroit, Taste of Hope will bring together top Detroit-area chefs sharing their finest “bites” of food, creative drinks from noteworthy mixologists, and fun entertainment. The strolling supper-style event will provide guests with ample opportunities to network, dance, and have fun while savoring the best of Detroit’s culinary scene and making an impact in the fight against cancer.
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Leadership
Chef Shawn Kohlhaas, a seasoned 30 plus year veteran of the food service industry, has been leading the way in new and fresh approaches in the food service industry. His passions have been in farm-to-table initiatives with an emphasis on local, organic and sustainable practices. Currently, Shawn is the acting lead consultant and CEO of Culinary Cultivations.
Shawn has been a steady advocate for the American Cancer Society, winning the West Michigan Volunteer of the Year award in 2023. Shawn’s work on Taste of Hope in West Michigan has led the way to raising over a half million dollars for our mission in the last two years.
Chef Kara Terreault-Triplett joins us with robust culinary experience serving as Director of Culinary Services at Waltonwood Senior Living and the Second Vice President leading the Michigan Chefs de Cuisine. Kara is a strong believer that food is medicine, and is thrilled to bring together culinary leaders from both the local restaurant and health industries through Taste of Hope Detroit.
As the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, discovery, and patient support, the American Cancer Society has made significant contributions to the fight against cancer over the last 110 years. We advocate for lifesaving policy changes, promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent cancer, and provide information, answers, and support to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. We also research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatment.
Yet, there is still work to be done – which is why we are so glad you have joined us tonight! The American Cancer Society continues to work tirelessly to fund research and provide support for all types of cancer. And thanks to your generous support, we work to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Every cancer. Every life.
For more than 10 decades, the American Cancer Society has been dedicated to pursuing better outcomes for every cancer, every life. Today, more people are surviving cancer than ever before, but there is still work to be done. Join us, support us, and help us end cancer as we know it, for everyone.
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