Honoring Marti Liberman & Mac Mart

Maddy’s favorite food was mac-n-cheese. She loved it so much that her little feet would wiggle every time we made it for her; whether it was at the clinic heating it in a microwave, making a box of it at home, or ordering it from a favorite restaurant. While some of the mac would only make it into her cheeks (and not in her belly), she still savored every single bite!

So, when we were planning our first-ever launch party for Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation, we knew exactly what had to be on the menu: mac-n-cheese!

When we stumbled across a company called Mac Mart we thought…Maddy would love this SO much. We reached out, and immediately got a response from their founder, Marti, who said she was going to provide the food for FREE! And, we have been partners ever since, sharing Maddy’s story, uplifting our families at Madelyn James, and serving delicious mac-n-cheese at every Philly Bow Bash. 

That’s why we are so proud to honor Marti as this year’s Philly Bow Bash 2026 Community Honoree. She represents exactly what community means to us: showing up, giving back, and using what you’ve built to help others.

Marti is one of the most generous people we have ever met. She always says yes to supporting our work, and you will find her around Philadelphia proudly wearing her Madelyn James bracelet.

She has also built an incredible company from the ground up. Marti’s Mac Mart debuted in 2013, without much experience running her own business, let alone a food truck. She knew there were some kinks to work out, but she was determined to make it work. While her cheese sauce was always a hit, she knew there was something still missing. Making it a family affair by bringing on her sister Pamela and now husband Garrett, the team felt complete. Since then, Mac Mart has grown into a Philly favorite, catering for the likes of Forbes, Starr Events, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia 76ers and Wawa to name a few.

But for us, Marti’s impact goes far beyond the incredible business she has built. She is someone who shows up: for her community, for her friends and for families who are navigating something no parent should ever have to face. She gives generously, leads with heart, and has become such a genuine champion of the Madelyn James mission.

We love you, Marti!