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Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY

Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY aims to create a brighter, compassionate world through engaging events like Smash & Crash Out, where community members come together to support their mission and foster positive change.

Every bid placed in the Phoebe&#39;s Bridge Foundation, KY&nbsp;Online Auction helps us build a bridge of hope for families caring for children with Cerebral Palsy throughout Kentucky. Funds raised will provide financial assistance for expenses such as travel to medical appointments, lodging during extended hospital stays, meals away from home, adaptive equipment needs, and support for families who experience lost wages while caring for their child.Your generosity allows us to walk beside these families during some of their most challenging moments, reminding them that they are not alone in their journey. Every item won and every dollar raised helps us continue our mission of bringing hope, compassion, and practical support to children with Cerebral Palsy and the families who love them. Winning bidders can pick up their paid-for items on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Northgate Shopping Center (Greensburg) from 12:00-1:00 pm EST or can make alternate pick-up arrangements.

Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY's Silent Auction

SCROLL DOWN FOR COMPETITION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS&nbsp;You do not need to print forms, we &nbsp;will have all forms day of to be signed. The Iron Kettle Invitational Chili Cook-Off isn&rsquo;t just about incredible chili&mdash;it&rsquo;s about coming together as a community to support families facing extraordinary challenges.This event benefits the Phoebe&rsquo;s Bridge Foundation, a charitable initiative created to support families caring for children with severe disabilities such as cerebral palsy. When a child has complex medical needs, the costs go far beyond medical bills. Families often face expenses for travel to specialist appointments, lodging during hospital stays, lost wages from missed work, and everyday necessities while caring for their child.Our foundation exists to help bridge those gaps.Inspired by our granddaughter Phoebe, who lives with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and deafness caused by a rare genetic condition, this foundation was created from firsthand experience. We know the emotional and financial strain these families face, and we believe no family should have to face it alone.The Iron Kettle Invitational brings together competitors, community leaders, local businesses, and neighbors for a day of great food, friendly competition, and meaningful impact.Competition HighlightsCompetitors will battle for several coveted titles:Iron Kettle Champion &ndash; The grand champion chosen by our judgesPeople&rsquo;s Choice &ndash; Voted on by the publicLord of the Ladle &ndash; Best trash talker and team spiritThe Smoke Show &ndash; The most entertaining, chaotic, and unforgettable teamBut the real winner is the mission.How Your Support HelpsFunds raised from this event help provide support to families such as:Gas money for long trips to medical specialistsLodging during hospital staysHelp covering lost wages from missed workFood and travel costs during medical appointmentsOther essential support not typically covered by insuranceJoin UsWhether you donate, compete, sponsor, or simply come enjoy the event, you are helping us build a bridge of support for families navigating some of the hardest journeys imaginable.Together, we can turn a pot of chili into real help for families who need it most. COMPETITION RULES AND REQUIREMENTS CHEFS MAY START SIGNING IN AT 7AM WITH EVENT COORDINATORS WITH PHOEBE&#39;S BRIDGE FOUNDATION.EVENT SCHEDULE:7-9AM: CHEF SIGN IN, CHOOSE YOUR SPOT AND SET UP!7AM (AFTER SIGN IN)-12PM: PREP AND COOK TIME&nbsp; 9AM: WELCOME CHEFS MEETING WITH EVENT COORDINATORS12-1PM: JUDGES SAMPLE, SAVOR AND SCORE1-3:35PM: EVENT OPENS TO THE PUBLIC FOR TASTING AND VOTING3:45-4PM: BALLOT BOXES ARE COUNTED, VOTES ARE TALLIED 4PM: AWARD CEREMONY COOK STATION REQUIREMENTS Food Temperature Control Hot foods .must be kept at 135 degrees F or higher. Cooks may use: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Crockpot for pre-cooked chili - We have updated the parameters and you may pre-cook your chili and bring it to the event.Propane burners&nbsp; Instant pots &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Cast iron over flame (open flame must be a contained, controlled cookfire)Cold holding: cold items must be kept at 41 degrees F or below. This includes but is not limited to:Raw meat Dairy products Some garnishes Cooks may use coolers with ice or ice bathsFOOD THERMOMETER Each competitor/team should have a probe thermometer to check temperatures.GLOVE/UTENSIL HANDLING Competitors should avoid bare-hand contact with ready to eat food. Cooks may use:&nbsp;Gloves Ladles Tongs Service SpoonsGloves must be changed if contaminated, utensils must be sanitizedHAIR RESTRAINTS Cooks should have some form of hair restraint, such as:Hat Bandana Hair Tie Chef CapNO HOME-PREPARED FOOD All food must be:Prepared on site, OR From approved commercial sources (No chili pre-cooked at home)INGREDIENT PROTECTION Food must be protected from contamination. Ingredients should be kept covered. Food must be kept off the ground. Use tables (not coolers on the ground)THREE BUCKET WASH STATION Each station must have three buckets for dishwashing:Bucket 1: Soap/warm water&nbsp; Bucket 2: Rince water&nbsp; Bucket 3: SanitizerFIRE SAFETY Each station must: Have a fire extinguisher. Make sure propane tanks are secure. NO open flames/fire pits under any type of covering without ventilation (tents, trailers, pop-ups).UTENSIL STORAGE Clean utensils must be stored in clean containers, handle up, not directly on tablesNO BARE GROUND FOOD STORAGE Food cannot be stored:On the ground In open/uncovered containers In unprotected coolersLABELING INGREDIENTS Each station must display a list of all allergens (nuts, beans, dairy, alcohol)I agree to follow local health department and food safety guidelines for temporary food eventsThe foundation will supply tasting cups, spoons and napkins.ENTRY FEES: $25 per entry (Cook/Teams may enter more than one chili recipe, each entry is an additional $25)

The Iron Kettle Invitational Chili Cook-Off

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary with 💚Phoebes Bridge Foundation&#39;s Smash &amp; Crash Out /Smash &amp; Splash fundraising event. It&#39;s an event like no other, and we want you to be there! 🎉Get ready to smash some things and throw some paint!Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

PBF presents Smash & Crash Out, Chaos on Canvas, Best of Both Smash & Splash

PBF Dollar Drive - We are asking as many people as we can reach to donate just ONE DOLLAR to Phoebe&#39;s Bridge Foundation!💵. Every $1.00 contribution helps PBF offer key resources to families of children with Cerebral Palsy! Your support strengthens real bridges in our Kentucky communities&mdash;opening doors to connection and a little stability when life gets really overwhelming and tough to navigate bc the ends just aren&#39;t meeting 🤝. Our goal here at PBF is to help as many families who need it!&nbsp;Every dollar counts and 100% of every dollar donated goes into helping these families make end meet, so that they can focus on what really matters; caring for their child.

PBF Dollar Drive - We are asking as many people as we can reach to donate just ONE DOLLAR to Phoebe's Bridge Foundation!💵. Every $1.00 contribution helps PBF offer key resources to families of children with Cerebral Palsy!Your support strengthens real bridges in our Kentucky communities—opening doors to connection and a little stability when life gets really overwhelming and tough to navigate bc the ends just aren't meeting 🤝. Our goal here at PBF is to help as many families who need it! Every dollar counts and 100% of every dollar donated goes into helping these families make end meet, so that they can focus on what really matters; caring for their child.

PBF Dollar Drive

Become an Event Sponsor for Phoebe&#39;s Bridge Foundation! Phoebe&#39;s Bridge Foundation is currently seeking event sponsors to help us make a lasting difference for Kentucky families caring for children with Cerebral Palsy. From today through the next 30 days, we&#39;re inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to partner with us by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships received during this campaign will be applied to our upcoming Green River Idol Karaoke Contest Fundraiser and, if any sponsorship funds remain after that event, they will be used to support future Phoebe&#39;s Bridge Foundation fundraising events until the donated funds are fully utilized. Your sponsorship helps us reduce event expenses, increase fundraising potential, and ultimately provide more support to the families we serve. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 to $1,000, with recognition benefits based on sponsorship level. Every contribution&mdash;large or small&mdash;helps us continue building hope, community, and support for children with Cerebral Palsy and their families. If you&#39;re interested in becoming a sponsor, we&#39;d love to partner with you! Thank you for investing in our mission and helping us make a meaningful impact, one event at a time. Friend Sponsor &ndash; $100Advocate Sponsor &ndash; $250Champion Sponsor &ndash; $500Legacy Partner &ndash; $1,000$

Become an Event Sponsor for Phoebe's Bridge Foundation!Phoebe's Bridge Foundation is currently seeking event sponsors to help us make a lasting difference for Kentucky families caring for children with Cerebral Palsy.From today through the next 30 days, we're inviting businesses, organizations, and individuals to partner with us by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorships received during this campaign will be applied to our upcoming Green River Idol Karaoke Contest Fundraiser and, if any sponsorship funds remain after that event, they will be used to support future Phoebe's Bridge Foundation fundraising events until the donated funds are fully utilized.Your sponsorship helps us reduce event expenses, increase fundraising potential, and ultimately provide more support to the families we serve.Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 to $1,000, with recognition benefits based on sponsorship level. Every contribution—large or small—helps us continue building hope, community, and support for children with Cerebral Palsy and their families.If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, we'd love to partner with you! Thank you for investing in our mission and helping us make a meaningful impact, one event at a time.Friend Sponsor – $100Advocate Sponsor – $250Champion Sponsor – $500Legacy Partner – $1,000$

Become an Event Sponsor to Change Lives

⭐ GREEN RIVER IDOL 2026 SPONSORS One button. One community. One big spotlight. Whether you&rsquo;re supporting the event itself, powering a competition round, or contributing prizes, every sponsor becomes a star of Green River Idol 2026. Your generosity helps Phoebe&rsquo;s Bridge Foundation KY bring families together, celebrate local talent, and create an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and community fun.🌟 All Sponsors Receive Top‑Tier RecognitionEvery sponsor &mdash; no matter the level &mdash; will be featured prominently:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Throughout the live event (stage shout‑outs &amp; DJ mentions)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Across all online promotions (social media, website, digital flyers)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">In radio promotions&nbsp;leading up to the event</li></ul>🎤 What Your Sponsorship Supports<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Event Sponsors: Help fund the full production, promotion, and experience of Green River Idol.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Round Sponsors: Power individual competition rounds and keep the energy high as contestants battle to stay in the game.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Prize Sponsors: Provide the rewards that make the competition exciting and memorable for performers and their families.</li></ul>❤️ One Contribution = Full ImpactNo matter how you choose to support, your sponsorship fuels the mission of Phoebe&rsquo;s Bridge Foundation KY and helps create a night where families, artists, and the entire community shine.

⭐ GREEN RIVER IDOL 2026 SPONSORSOne button. One community. One big spotlight.Whether you’re supporting the event itself, powering a competition round, or contributing prizes, every sponsor becomes a star of Green River Idol 2026. Your generosity helps Phoebe’s Bridge Foundation KY bring families together, celebrate local talent, and create an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and community fun.🌟 All Sponsors Receive Top‑Tier RecognitionEvery sponsor — no matter the level — will be featured prominently:Throughout the live event (stage shout‑outs & DJ mentions)Across all online promotions (social media, website, digital flyers)In radio promotions leading up to the event🎤 What Your Sponsorship SupportsEvent Sponsors: Help fund the full production, promotion, and experience of Green River Idol.Round Sponsors: Power individual competition rounds and keep the energy high as contestants battle to stay in the game.Prize Sponsors: Provide the rewards that make the competition exciting and memorable for performers and their families.❤️ One Contribution = Full ImpactNo matter how you choose to support, your sponsorship fuels the mission of Phoebe’s Bridge Foundation KY and helps create a night where families, artists, and the entire community shine.

Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY

Past events

Past events

Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY's Silent Auction

The Iron Kettle Invitational Chili Cook-Off

PBF presents Smash & Crash Out, Chaos on Canvas, Best of Both Smash & Splash

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PBF Dollar Drive

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Become an Event Sponsor to Change Lives

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Green River Idol 2026 Event Sponsorship

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Past events

Past events

Phoebes Bridge Foundation KY's Silent Auction

The Iron Kettle Invitational Chili Cook-Off

PBF presents Smash & Crash Out, Chaos on Canvas, Best of Both Smash & Splash

More ways to support us

PBF Dollar Drive

$100 of $1,000 goal

Donate today

Become an Event Sponsor to Change Lives

$0 of $5,000 goal

Donate today

Green River Idol 2026 Event Sponsorship

$0 of $2,500 goal

Donate today

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