Simon Sharp Eagle Fund

About the Fund
The Simon Sharp Eagle Fund was established to honor a remarkable life while raising money for worthy causes.

Created in 2008, the fund's inaugural event—Chefs and the City—benefits the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Boy Scouts of America—Andrew Jackson Council.

These two organizations based in Jackson, Mississippi played meaningful roles in the life of Simon Sharp, a 15-year-old Boy Scout whose courageous 15-month battle against leukemia ended the day after he became an Eagle Scout.

On this site you will learn of Simon’s commitment and dedication to Scouting, the inspiration both patients and staff at the Batson Hospital drew from his fight against cancer and his campaign to build a veterans memorial in his hometown—Celebration, Florida.

You will also learn about the special events and fundraising efforts undertaken in his name to support these causes.

Your support of the Simon Sharp Eagle Fund will have a lasting impact on the lives of children and young adults throughout Mississippi.

Chefs and the City Presents
'A Taste of New York' at the Historic Fairview Inn | Nov. 20

OUR CHEFS

GARY HAWKINS
Sophia's

LUIS BRUNO
Hilton Jackson

JON LANSDALE
Crazy Cat Bakers

NICK APOSTLE
Nick's

ERIC BACH
The Strawberry Cafe

DAN BLUMENTHAL
Mangia Bene Catering

TAKAHIRO HIGUCHI
Sakura Bana

OUR ENTERTAINMENT

Knight Bruce

The Capital City Stage Band

Performance Artists

Carriage Rides

Champagne and Martini Bars

OUR HOSTS

KAREN MILLER
US 96.3 | The Radio People

SCOTT STEELE
US 96.3 | The Radio People

Chefs and the City Features
'A Taste of New York'
Seven Chefs, Two Great Causes, One Fantastic Evening

Seven of Jackson's finest chefs join together to present "Chefs and the City: A Taste of New York" at the historic Fairview Inn in Jackson on  Nov. 20. The second annual event features a five-course meal and the music of Knight Bruce and a "Tavern on the Green" reception that will recreate the look, feel and taste of the Big Apple complete with performance artists, carriage rides, Martini and Champagne bars and the big band sound of the 18-piece Capital City Stage Band.

The chefs include Gary Hawkins of Sophia's, Luis Bruno of the Hilton Jackson, Jon Lansdale of Crazy Cat Bakers, Nick Apostle of Nick's, Eric Bach of The Strawberry Café, Dan Blumenthal of Mangia Bene Catering and Takahiro Higuchi  of Sakura Bana. The five-course meal will include a popular dish from each of the top five restaurants in New York with each chef's own take on the recipe. Wine will be provided by Kats Wine.

"Last year's inaugural event was so successful that we are greatly expanding this year's Chefs and the City," said Peter Sharp, owner and proprietor of the Fairview Inn. "Participants can choose to attend both the Tavern reception and the five-course meal for $125 or attend just the reception for $60. Either way they will have a wonderful time, enjoying incredible food, cocktails and beautiful music while raising money for two great causes."

Chefs and the City is a benefit for the  Simon Sharp Eagle Fund. Proceeds from the event go to the  Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children and the Andrew Jackson Council of the Boy Scouts of America--two causes that meant so much to Simon Sharp, a 15-year-old who courageously fought Leukemia while raising money to build a veteran's memorial, his Eagle Scout project.  

During this year's dinner, the Simon Sharp Eagle Fund will recognize two inspirational people who symbolize Simon's courage with the Simon sharp Humanitarian Award and Eagle Award.

Chefs and the City, hosted by US 96.3's Karen Miller and Scott Steele, will also feature "remote broadcasts" from various areas of a beautifully recreated New York and live and silent auctions that include several packaged trips to New York themed destinations.

FOR TICKETS
To buy tickets or for sponsor Information,
call 601-948-3429 (extension 316).

Photos from last year's Chefs and the City.

Chefs and the City Wins Maggie Award

Chefs and the City, the inaugural fundraiser for the Simon Sharp Eagle Fund, received the Maggie Award at the Mississippi Hospital Association's annual meeting. The event raises money for the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Boy Scouts of America, Andrew Jackson Chapter. The Maggie Awards recognize excellence in health care marketing and promotion.