Jonathan Giovannoni discovered his love for cooking at an early age. Diagnosed with brain cancer when he was just five years old, he spent a significant amount of time at home and soon found himself in the kitchen learning recipes from his Italian heritage.

Last year Jonathan competed in the televised culinary competition show Chopped Junior Canada and emerged as the winner.

He then went on to compete in Taste of Edmonton and the World Food Championships, which is an invite-only event.

Jonathan, who is just 13-years-old, is well known in the community for his catering skills and he will often share his dishes with friends, teachers and at various fundraising events.

He donated his entire cash prize from Chopped Junior Canada to the Make A-Wish-Foundation and through a variety of fundraisers, he has raised thousands of dollars for charities including Ronald McDonald House and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.