The annual campaign “Eat Dessert First” is making its way into certain Tucson restaurants during the weekend of Friday, April 19 – Sunday, April 21.
Every year, during the third weekend in April, Tucsonans honor Dana Morgan, who was diagnosed at four years old with acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
After a second relapse at age 10, Morgan compiled a list of “fun family activities and adventures to celebrate ‘kicking cancer’s butt for the third time.'”
One of her choices was to eat her dessert first at one of her favorite restaurants. So, with that being said, you’re invited to do the same at any of this year’s participating restaurants.
The campaign raises funds for programs that research pediatric cancer and supports families dealing with the diagnosis. Proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish, which provides incredible experiences for children with critical illnesses.
The restaurants are only participating on certain days, so take a look at the full list before making your plans and make sure to eat dessert first when you visit for a meal.
To make a donation, visit secure2.wish.org. For more information, visit eatdessertfirstday.org.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
