SAN DIEGO–Cabrillo Credit Union’s team, Chili de Janeiro, was selected Best Booth at XDI’s 4th Annual Chili Challenge. In addition to “bragging rights,” the team won a $1,000 donation benefitting Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego.
The Cabrillo team selected an Olympic / Rio de Janeiro theme this year, incorporating flags from around the world, and a backdrop that looked like grandstands. In order to add a piece of Brazil, numerous Carnival and Tropical details were included.
When asked about their team’s booth design, Cabrillo employee and Chili de Janeiro Team Captain, Hilary Dene said, “Picture yourself in the grandstands in Brazil, intensely watching the Rio 2016 Olympics. Medals are being placed around the necks of Olympians. As they hold their medals in the air, searching proudly for their country’s flag, they smell Rio in the air. Carnival masques…feathered Rio girls…towering tropical fruits…the cheering and excitement. That was our vision, as we designed our booth.”
Cabrillo Credit Union’s other Chili Challenge team, Beans Marley and the Wailers, didn’t place this year, but had a lot of fun participating.
Cabrillo recently completed a record-breaking fundraising month for Rady Children’s Hospital.
“We feel fortunate to be able to help contribute even more through this event,” stated Cabrillo Credit Union’s Chief Executive, Robin Lentz.