Signature event to support Pediatric Feeding Disorder mission and advocacy
(September 16, 2024…Phoenix, AZ) Premier Southwest law firm Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A. is pleased to announce they will be the “Champion” sponsors of the Feeding Matters signature event “Feed the Cause.” The 3rd annual fundraising event will be held at Papago Golf Club on Thursday November 7th commencing at 5:30pm.
Founded in 2006 in Scottsdale by Shannon Goldwater, Feeding Matters is the first organization in the world devoted to accelerating identification, igniting research, promoting collaborative care, and encouraging awareness and understanding for pediatric feeding disorder. Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) impacts 1 in 37 children. It is more prevalent than autism and cerebral palsy.
Burch & Cracchiolo partner and Feeding Matters executive board member Bucky Slomski has been involved with the organization since 2020. “I have been inspired by the dedication and commitment of everyone involved with Feeding Matters,” comments Slomski. “Until I became involved I had no idea of the prevalence and depth of the health issues and family disruption caused by Pediatric Feeding Disorder. Our mission is to educate parents, advocate for funding and inform the public at large of the issues and resources available for families.”
The event will include hearing real stories from families and children with PFD, voluntary taste tests where attendees will be invited to take part in a voluntary blind taste test to understand firsthand what children with PFD experience when it comes to trying different foods, live mixology demos learning how to make a signature drink using favorite ingredients from one of our families, food from the renowned team at Papago Golf Club and a full open bar, a silent auction to bid on exclusive items and experiences, and an opportunity to network and connect with like-minded individuals and community leaders.
For more information and tickets go to: https://www.feedingmatters.org/feed-the-cause/
About Feeding Matters:
Since 2006, Feeding Matters has successfully advocated to create and improve the system of care for children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD) in Arizona, throughout the United States, and even impacting the world.
Feeding Matters has earned the reputation of being a respected industry leader with a qualified team of experts that connects families and the healthcare community to further advances in PFD by accelerating identification, igniting research, and promoting collaborative care for children and families. The organization’s standing as the driving force behind notable improvements to the system of care for PFD include: Advocating and securing a code for PFD to be included in the US-ICD-10 medical handbook; Inception of the Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire by bringing together international feeding experts to form the original Medical Professional Council, now the PFD Alliance; Creating the vision for PFD and facilitating the consensus meeting that led to the January 2019 publication of the groundbreaking consensus paper “Pediatric Feeding Disorder: Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework” in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition; The creation of a nationwide online platform for family advice, resources, support, and a virtual learning center for the healthcare community. https://www.feedingmatters.org
About Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.
Now with 40 attorneys in its Phoenix office, Burch & Cracchiolo is one of the Southwest's premier law firms. The firm was founded 54 years ago and today the firm’s lawyers are among the most highly regarded and recognized leaders in the areas of business and corporate law, commercial bankruptcy, construction, criminal defense, estate and wealth preservation planning, family law, finance, labor and employment, liquor licensing, litigation, personal injury and insurance defense, real estate, receiverships, zoning and land use.