Iron Chef Competition Raises Over $190,000 for Children’s Relief Nurseries

Portland, OR. In its 17th year, the Portland’s Original Iron Chef event raised nearly $200,000 to help keep children safe and build strong families. Chef Christian Russell of The Steakhouse at 9900 was named the 2018 Portland’s Original Iron Chef by a popular vote. He was one of many top local chefs who participated in the culinary benefit. The funds raised will be directed toward the work of three LifeWorks NW‘s Children’s Relief Nurseries that serve children and their caregivers to intervene in situations of child abuse and neglect. Through therapeutic classrooms, parenting classes, home visits and more, the Nurseries see proven positive outcomes in family relationships and children’s development. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)

Portland’s Original Iron Chef 2018 competitors included:

Greg Staerkel — Altabira City Tavern 
Bryant Kryck — Alto Bajo
Steve Cain — El Gaucho
Julius Baliola — Huber’s Restaurant
Matthew Howard — Raven & Rose
Beau Carr — Ringside Steakhouse
Tony Meyers — Serratto
Christian Russell — Steakhouse at 9900

From LifeWorks NW:

Every eight minutes in Oregon there is a report of child abuse or neglect. At LifeWorks NW we are fighting to keep children safe and families strong through the proven programs at our Children’s Relief Nurseries.