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Since 1991, Project Angel Heart has prepared and delivered nutritious meals to Coloradans coping with life-threatening illnesses like cancer, HIV/AIDS, and kidney/heart/lung disease. Our meals are made from scratch by a team of chefs and volunteers and are specially modified to meet the unique dietary needs of each client. In 2013, we expect to deliver nearly 500,000 nutritious meals to 2,200 men, women and children. There are no age or income restrictions to qualify for this service, and meals are delivered free of charge. We also provide meals for dependents of eligible clients to minimize the impact of life-threatening illness on families.  

About the Mask Artist: Brandon Foster began his life in the kitchen at The Best Western in Frisco, Colorado, almost 18 years ago. While the Best Western was a great place to learn the fundamentals, Brandon identified early on a passion for ingredients and a drive to learn technique. This passion and drive lead him down the mountain to Denver, where he landed a line cook position with mentor and friend, Chef Tyler Wiard. Brandon was fortunate enough to work with Tyler in two of Denver’s most fondly remembered restaurants, The Fourth Story, and Mel’s. After learning Tyler’s approach to food, and philosophies on cooking, Foster joined the crew at Denver’s Vesta Dipping Grill in 2005 as a line cook.  Brandon was quickly promoted to Sous Chef, and after 5 years working under Chefs Matt Selby and Wade Kirwan, he was promoted to Executive Chef.  As Executive Chef, he has had the opportunity to focus his food interests back to the roots of cooking, through charcuterie and seasonal produce such as morel mushrooms, ramps, and root vegetables. Ultimately, Chef Foster’s career highlights are centered on the many community driven events both locally and nationally that his position at Vesta allowed him to take an active role in. From local events like Plates for the Peak and Invest in Kids, to national events for the James Beard Foundation, it has become a passion of his to help others in need. That passion has brought him to Project Angel Heart, where he is excited to be taking a more active role in his community and continuing to build upon the organizations’ already stellar reputation. Outside of the kitchen, Chef Foster enjoys spending time with his wife Larissa and daughters Amelia and Ella. His hobbies include skiing, camping, golf and eating.