Real Men Cook For Charity Father's Day Celebration Today 3-6 PM Georgia World Congress Center

Continuing what has become a  Father’s Day tradition for many families, thousands of people will come together  to celebrate men and their families for the 24th annual  Real Men Cook for Charity Atlanta (RMC Atlanta) celebration, 3 – 6 PM Sunday, June 16, at the Georgia  World Congress Center, Georgia Ballroom Building C (265 Andrew Young  Blvd NW.). Tickets can be purchased at ticket outlets throughout Atlanta or  online at www.ticketannex.com

 In addition to an opportunity to sample an  assortment of dishes prepared by over 100 professional and self-proclaimed  master chefs, RMC Atlanta attendees will be treated to performances by singer  and co-star of TV One’s R&B Divas, KeKe Wyatt,  and singer and songwriter, Tony Tatum.  Popular V-103 mid-day radio personality,  Egypt Sherrod , Mo Ivory of V103's the Ryan Cameron Morning Show and WAOK’s Sidney Wood, Demetria McKinney, singer and actress (Rickey Smiley TV  Show) and Tom Jones of WSB TV  2, will serve as  guest hosts. Honorary chairs include Judge Glenda  Hatchett and Shannon A.  Brown, Sr. VP/Chief HR Diversity Officer of of Fed Ex Express, Valerie Jackson,  Chairman of Jackmont Hospitality Inc., Rev. Marvin Moss, Cascade United  Methodist Church and Judge Glenda Hatchett. Cooks will include: Atlanta City Council president Ceasar Mitchell; Roger Bobb, CEO, Bobbcat Films,and  Chef Ed Harris, season four winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped.”  This year the charity event will benefit  Share Our Strength's  Cooking Matters, The Apex Museum, Real Men Charities and the Maynard  Jackson Youth Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching  students the skills and principles of leadership, critical thinking, entrepreneurship,  community service, and career preparation. 

“Real Men Cook allows us to uplift Black  men while we raise money for our charity partners to continue their good work,”  said RMC Atlanta event manager, Diane Larche´.  “We all know that what we cook matters,  so teaching healthy eating to at-risk families strengthens our  community.” Larche´  continues, “The Apex Museum is  the keeper of our precious history, and we all know the impact that Maynard  Jackson’s leadership had on Atlanta and the Black community  internationally. 

It is so fitting  for RMC Atlanta to give a portion of the proceeds of our event to a foundation preparing youth today to become leaders of  tomorrow,” Larche´adds. 

The RMC  Health Pavilion, sponsored in part by Humana, will feature blood pressure screenings, health information on diabetes,heart diseaes and prostate cancer.

 RMC Atlanta 2013 sponsors are: FedEx, WSB TV  Family 2 Family Project, Humana, Delta Air Lines, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International  Airport, American Family  Insurance, Georgia Power Foundation, Arby's Foundation, Jackmont Hospitality/T. G. I. Friday’s,  Waffle House,American Signature Furniture, GFI, Michael Ross and Media partners are the Atlanta Journal and Constitution,  Rolling Out, V103 FM and WAOK  AM, Atlanta Inquirer, Atlanta Voice, Atlanta Daily World, Urban Lux  Magazine and On Common Ground and Where Magazine.

“Real Men Cook for Charity presents this  event in several cities to lift up strong fathers and other real men who care  for the community, while also raising money for local charities,” said Kevin  Ashford, spokesman for Real Men Cook Atlanta. “We’re convinced that Atlanta  is the best because of our loyal following year after year.” 

Tickets can still  be purchased from, Apex Museum, Nancy's Pizza (Midtown and Buckhead), Medu Bookstore  (Greenbriar Mall), and  online at www.ticketannex.com.  Visit our website at www.realmencook.com for additional information.

Advance  Tickets are $20 and Adults $10  for  Children 12 and under ($5 more at the door). For working media credentials for June 16 please contact: Edrea Davis edmedia@dogonvillage.com or 770  961-6200. 

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