Taste of Hope West Michigan

10/07/2026

Tune in to FOX 17 Morning Mix this morning to catch Chef Zac from Trinity Health Grand Rapids as he talks all things Taste of Hope West Michigan 2026 with our Culinary Chair Shawn Kohlhaas! 📺🍽️

Chef Zac will share more about what he’s bringing to this year’s event and give viewers a taste of what’s ahead when some of West Michigan’s talented chefs come together for an incredible evening of food and community in support of the American Cancer Society.

Join us for Taste of Hope West Michigan on October 21st at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

🎟️ For event details and tickets, visit tohwestmi.acsgala.org or reach out to Caralee Waswick at [email protected]
We can’t wait to see you there!

09/25/2026

What a way to kick off the countdown to Taste of Hope! ❤️🍽️

A tremendous thank you to Gun Lake Casino Resort for graciously hosting the Taste of Hope Preview Party and treating our guests to an incredible spread showcasing flavors from across your restaurants.

We also want to give a special thank you to the chefs who took the stage and gave everyone a preview of what’s to come on October 21st:

👨‍🍳 Chef Nick — Gun Lake Casino Resort
👨‍🍳 Chef Lucian — Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant
👨‍🍳 Chef Andy — Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
👨‍🍳 Chef Phong — Kpochami
👨‍🍳 Chef Zac — Trinity Health Grand Rapids

And to those who joined us for the Preview Party — thank you for coming out to help us build the excitement for an incredible night ahead in support of the American Cancer Society.

We can’t wait to see you October 21st at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park!

🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets: www.tohwestmi.acsgala.org

09/22/2026

Tune in to FOX 17 Morning Mix tomorrow morning to meet one of our newest Taste of Hope competitors, Chef Barbara of Honeybee's Kitchen and Catering!

Chef Barbara joins Caralee Waswick, Senior Manager of Events with the American Cancer Society, as they share more about what’s ahead for Taste of Hope West Michigan 2026.

Get to know Chef Barbara, hear what she’s bringing to this year’s competition at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on October 21st, and get excited for an incredible evening of food and community in support of the American Cancer Society.

For info and tickets, visit tohwestmi.acsgala.org or reach out to Caralee Waswick at [email protected].

08/25/2026

Check out returning competitor Chef Mike Saladino with Saladino Smoke on FOX 17 Morning Mix tomorrow morning! He joins Taste of Hope Co-founder and Culinary Chair Chef Shawn Kohlhaas as they ramp up for our 2026 event at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park on October 21st.

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02/16/2026

Our Taste of Hope West Michigan event funds cancer research right here in Michigan, including Dr. Dominik Awad at Rogel & Blondy Center for Pancreatic Cancer. Thank you for supporting breakthroughs and making a difference in the fight against cancer!

Life-changing breakthroughs happen when curious minds meet a community that believes in them! 🤝

Thanks to an American Cancer Society research grant, Dr. Dominik Awad, PhD, at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, is studying the connection between our gut microbiomes and pancreatic cancer, a largely uncharted but promising area of research.

🧫🔬 By supporting brilliant scientists like Dr. Awad, we're investing in brighter futures for patients, caregivers, and families who are counting on what comes next.

01/28/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨
We're Back West Michigan!💙

📅 October 21, 2026
📍 Frederik Meijer

Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, great people, and even greater impact as we come together to support the American Cancer Society. Every moment—and every bite—helps fuel the fight against cancer.

Mark your calendars now. We can’t wait to share what we’re cooking up for this year!