Navarre, Florida (April 20, 2017) — The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce and Samurai Japanese Steak House and Sushi teamed up for the first ever “Lunch for a Cause” to raise money for member organization, Weekend Food Program Navarre. The event featured four local celebrity Chef’s; Santa Rosa County Commissioner Rob Williamson, Sgt. Rich Aloy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Paramedic/EMT Dana Thrower with Lifeguard Ambulance, and Chamber President/CEO Tony Alexander, along with celebrity Cocktail Server, Navarre Area Board of Realtors Executive Director Angela Campbell, who assisted Samurai’s trained staff in preparing food for the 80 ticket holders in attendance.

Lunch selections included steak, chicken, and shrimp hibachi as well as a wide assortment of appetizers, all donated by Samurai Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi. Raffle tickets were sold for the more than 40 door prizes provided by local businesses, organizations, and individuals to raise additional monies for the Weekend Food Program Navarre.

The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Samurai Japanese Steak House and Sushi, set out to raise at least $2000 for the Weekend Food Program Navarre. The final tally, including ticket sales and tips, exceed the goal at $2057.00. The Greater Navarre Area Chamber of Commerce will host a formal check presentation at Samurai Japanese Steak House and Sushi in the next week.

This event would not have been possible without the work of countless volunteers, the many businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated raffle prizes and the generosity of Roxanne Lee and Samurai Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi.

Here are some highlights from this amazing event!