Art & Community Raise Money to Help Local Bakers Fighting Cancer

When it comes to supporting people, the Comox Valley community is second to none in the heart department. We have always deeply loved and admired the soul of this place and the willingness of people to step up and lend a hand or make moments truly memorable.

So, when Shelley and Kevin at Mad Chef Cafe told me that Comox Valley Bakehouse owners Sonya and David Thomson had some very bad news, we knew that our community would rally around them and hold them tight in their time of need.

This past February at the age of 24, David was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and their world changed forever. He and Sonya have spent the last six months in and out of hospital for treatment all while working harder than ever to keep their growing business going.

David is starting back on treatment soon and before he does Mad Chef wants to show that community love by hosting the first Mad Chef Masterpieces showcase event and fundraiser as part of the Comox Valley 30-Day Local Food Challenge this Sunday, July 24.

Mad Chef owners Kevin and Shelley are set to show off their mad skills in the food department with appetizers and drink specials all day while folks can drop in and create an artistic masterpiece made from food dyes. Proceeds from the day will go to support David and Sonya.

“David was diagnosed with brain cancer earlier this year and is undergoing extensive treatments, all while he and Sonya continue to run their business,” said Mad Chef’s Shelley Bouchard. “As fellow business owners, we understand the challenges of keeping a shop running and deeply admire their spirit as they go through such a difficult time in their lives.”

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 24 and tickets are a minimum $15 donation. Many folks have already jumped in to help, with servers and other staff donating their time, local businesses donating items to help the Thompsons out and more.

You can reserve a spot for the day here at www.eatlocalcomoxvalley.com or purchase tickets directly from Mad Chef Café.

The heart of the community is so great. Let’s show David and Sonya how much they mean to us.

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