Chefs of award-winning stature have recently unleashed and released their latest cocoa and couture at the recently concluded Charity in Chocolate benefit event featuring District of Columbia’s only Chocolate Fashion Show.

It was hosted by the Heart of America Foundation (HOA), a DC based nonprofit organization that boasts volunteer services as well as literacy.  They advocate for the needs of marginalized children in the DC area as well as nationwide. Income and proceeds from this event provide funds to children living in poverty who are not able to buy their own books and school supplies.

This event was held at the magnificent National Building Museum, and featured more than 60 local world class chefs who offered not only sweet and savory tastings but very well conceived gravity-defying chocolate sculptures.

Attendees were able to enjoy lots of sample delicacies as well as an auction, open bar and, yep you guessed it right, the much awaited prestigious Chocolate Fashion Show!  A total of 15 models graced the runway in couture boasting a chocolate and sugar motif which was designed by local chefs.

The fashion winner of the night was aptly called the Queen of Hearts created by the well-known Shaun McCarty and his colleagues.

Among the many exciting events of the evening, some time was spent recognizing people who have gone the extra mile to make a difference both in the nation's capital as well as nationwide. The founder of Charity Works, Leah Gansler, was awarded the prestigious Hero of the Heart Award for her very excellent leadership and philanthropic works including raising money in communities, gathering and motivating new volunteers, and working with many non-profit units.

The creators of this event have hinted that future events such as this one will be made possible as long as lots of dedicated people are willing to create a difference in their communities and for the country as a whole.  It seems that when chocolate is involved, it makes any event better!

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Joanna Maligaya

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Ever since she can remember, Joanna has always considered chocolate as the ultimate food for her soul. She believes in the saying, “9 out of 10 people love chocolate, and the 10th always lies.”

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