CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Roastin’ for Research is bringing food, live music and a chance to give back together for a cause. Christian Conrad, Roastin’ for Research chair and co-founder and co-founder of Ken & Lee’s Crew Fundraising Team, and Jake Bock, program director at Divine Barrel Brewing, share more about the event and its mission.
The event has raised more than $600,000 over the past six years, and organizers hope this year’s gathering on Saturday, November 7th will be their biggest yet.
The event is at Divine Barrel Brewing and admission is free and includes performances by three bands. Food tickets are available for purchase, with a menu featuring all-you-can-eat steamed oysters, fried seafood and chicken.
Guests can also support the cause through an online auction and raffle. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit UNC Children’s Hospital through Reelin’ for Research, which has raised more than $9 million to help fight children’s cancer.
To learn more visit Roastinforresearch.org and follow @kenscrew.
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