TrueChild Hosts Celebrity Cook-Off in New York City

NEW YORK, March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueChild, a national organization that helps children break through stereotypes so they can be true to themselves and reach their full potential, will host the annual TrueFlavors Celebrity Cook-Off at The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT.

Tony Award winning actors David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish from the Broadway musical, Billy Elliot, will join Season Five's Top Chef finalists, Carla Hall and Fabio Viviani. Ryan Scott from Top Chef's Season Four will emcee. Teams will have 35 minutes to prepare a three course meal with secret ingredients revealed only moments before the contest. In addition to the celebrity cooking competition, the event will include raffles, a live auction, and VIP reception.

"We are proud to support this event and TrueChild's work as a sign of ING's commitment to promoting cutting edge programs that empower children to succeed in school and in life," says ING President, Rhonda Mims.

To order tickets, visit www.truechild.org/flavors.

About TrueChild

TrueChild is the leading national organization helping all children—boys and girls—break through stereotypes so they can be true to themselves and reach their full potential. To learn more, call us at 202-462-6610 or visit our website at www.TrueChild.org.

About Billy Elliot

Winner of ten 2009 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot is the joyous celebration of one boy's journey to make his dreams come true.

SOURCE TrueChild