Andrea Allard presents first-prize in the chowder category to the Shortstop Bar & Grill’s chef Monica Hannoush.
WESTFIELD (WWLP) – Hundreds attended Saturday’s 6th annual “cook-off” at the Greater Westfield YMCA. They came to assist the YMCA’s range of programs for families.
They had also come to help KEVS foundation, named in honor of Kevin Major, the young athlete who died from a heart problem at the age of 19 almost five years ago while he was swimming.
Many who came Saturday were there to raise money for research into heart problems that claim young lives.
“I was actually very close to Kevin,” Monica Hannoush said. “It’s in his memory. He passed away. It was very hard on us, and I know he’s looking down on us today.”
Several Westfield restaurants got together to help benefit KEVS foundation, along with helping provide money for various YMCA programs.
