Rachael Ray Leads a Coffee Run for Real-life Heroes
by Megan Cherkezian

Rachael Ray
She has mastered the 30-minute meal. She's published cookbooks, dined all over the country with only $40 in her wallet, and started an organization to help kids and families feel healthy no matter where they live or who's cooking for them. But it doesn't stop there. During possibly one of the hottest weeks of the summer,
Rachael Ray raised her iced coffee in the middle of a heat wave and sent a horde of helpers out to deliver free coffee throughout New York City as part of Dunkin' Donuts' "Running of the Cups" campaign to thank local heroes. Luckily, the perky chef sat down with TVGuide.com — in an air-conditioned room... phew! — to explain the reason behind this charitable event and why giving back is simply delish.
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