Taste at the Cove will return Aug. 31 for its 10th annual fundraising event to benefit San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation (SDSMF), a nonprofit healthcare organization dedicated to providing medical care and treatment to injured youth with limited financial means. SDSMF’s signature fundraiser is one of La Jolla’s most highly-anticipated events of the year. The five-star event features more than 30 of La Jolla’s and San Diego’s top-rated restaurants, delivering scrumptious cuisine and exquisite drinks. In addition to the fine fare, guests can also enjoy a New York-style fashion show and take part in live and silent auctions, and opportunity drawings giving away prized, one-of-a-kind items like tickets, trips and catered dinners. “Guests can look forward to a great time at a premiere event showcasing the best of La Jolla and San Diego,” said Dr. Dave Chao, founder and president of SDSMF. “Taste of the Cove is a first-class, oceanfront and sunset event with high-end food, fashion, celebrities and priceless auction experiences.” A-list sports guests like this year’s “Community Legend” honoree Trevor Hoffman — former star relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres — will be in attendance, in addition to special appearances by San Diego Chargers and Padres players. SDSMF will also honor Carolyn Greer, University of San Diego’s head athletic trainer and associate director of athletics for sports medicine, as this year’s “Medical Champion” for her dedication to sports medicine in the community — from chefs to community leaders to fashion designers — and all for a noble cause. “All proceeds from Taste at the Cove go directly to the SDSMF to support our many sports medicine programs,” said Chao. “Our mission is to help kids return to sports, health and life. They should not be penalized for our healthcare crisis.” Local physicians and community leaders established SDSMF in 2002 with a goal to provide San Diego youth with medical care like orthopedic surgeries, MRIs, preoperative treatment, postoperative care and bracing. SDSMF offers free Saturday morning injury clinics and pre-participation sports examinations for high school athletes. Taste at the Cove will take place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ellen Browning Scripps Park, located at 1133 Coast Blvd. Tickets for tables of 10 are $3,000 and VIP runway lounge tables for 10, featuring exclusive, plush seating and in-seat beverage service, are $5,000. For more information or to purchase tables, call (858) 492-1116, or visit www.tasteatthe- cove.com.
