Men of Boston Cook for Women’s Health!

The parking lot in front of the Codman Square Health Center was transformed into a gala tent and lit up pink last Thursday night for the 21st annual Men of Boston Cook for Women’s Health event. Local celebrity chefs including Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, Congressman Joe Kennedy III, NHL Hall of Famer Johnny Bucyk, Red Sox alum Jim Corsi, Rep. Russell Holmes, HHS Chief Marty Martinez, and many others donned aprons and served over 800 guests from 30 restaurants.

The annual event, which occurs every October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raises money for women’s health and integrated social service programming at Codman Square Health Center, and has raised millions since its inception 21 years ago.

“This is a night that I look forward to every year because it is such a fun community event for a great cause,” says Codman Square Health Center CEO Sandra Cotterell. “We are so grateful to everyone who supported the event including our sponsors – Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Appleton Partners, Bob’s Discount Furniture and many others, celebrity chefs, restaurants, Board, staff, and the Dorchester community. Thank you!”

Next year’s Men of Boston Cook for Women’s Health will take place on Thursday, October 3, 2019. Anyone who would like more information about the event can contact Christine Leccese at [email protected].

1. Men of Boston guests

2. Haley House Chef, Michael Curry of the Mass League of Community Health Centers, Boston Health & Human Services Chief Marty Martinez

3. Codman Square Health Center Board member Sandra Warren, Attorney Dave Wilson, Codman Square Health Center CEO Sandra Cotterell

4. BPD Deputy Superintendent Marcus Eddings.

5. Men of Boston guest

6. Congressman Joseph Kennedy III (celebrating his birthday)

7. Codman Chief of Staff Tony Stankiewicz and Congresswoman-elect Ayanna Pressley

8. Bruins great Johnny Bucyk and Mayor Marty Walsh

9. Rep. Russell Holmes, Natalia Urtubey Otelara, Chris Douglass of Ashmont Grill and Tavolo.