In its inaugural year, Birds & Beer Lincoln invited the community to enjoy craft beer and chicken bites from local vendors to support Angels Among Us (myangelsamongus.org). Over 200 individuals, new faces and seasoned advocates alike, joined the event to raise $18,000 for the pediatric cancer families of Nebraska.
Thank you to the local restaurants who served creative chicken bites: Amigos, Buzzard Billy’s, Cappy’s Hotspot Bar & Grill, Cberrys Barbecue, Hacienda Real, The Garage, The Watering Hole – West, Venue Catering & Events, and Zipline Tap & Grill.
10 Nebraska breweries were also featured with their signature brews for tasting: Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Boiler Brewing Company, CODE Beer Co., First Street Brewing Company, Kros Strain Brewing Company, Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, Saro Cider, Site-1 Brewing, Stone Hollow Brewing Company, and Zipline Brewing Co.
Thanks to the generous sponsors who made this event possible: Google, Patriot Nation, Copple Insurance, Lutz, Mortenson, Northside Behavioral Health Group, and Hauptman O’Brien. Thanks also to Cerris Systems for hosting the event in their new warehouse space and to the Nebraska Craft Brewers Guild for their continued partnership.
Angels Among Us is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide financial and emotional support to any family whose child is battling pediatric cancer living in or being treated in Nebraska. Over the past 20 years, AAU has supported over 800 families with over $6 million in financial support. To learn more, visit myangelsamongus.org or contact Ashley McMurchie at ashley@myangelsamongus.org or by calling (402) 934-0999.