BBQ for breast cancer: Fall CahabaQue raises over $28,000 for breast cancer research in Alabama

Over 700 people spent the afternoon at Cahaba Brewing Company on Sunday, October 9, enjoying BBQ, beer, and music while raising money for breast cancer research at the CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off. In its 10^th year, the BBQ cook-off and fundraiser benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) raised over $28,000. In combination with the spring event, CahabaQue has raised over $65,000 for local, lifesaving breast cancer research in 2022 alone.

The event featured 14 cook teams who competed for best “CahabaButt,” People’s Choice, and Most Creative Team Name.

Fall CahabaQue Winners:

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• 1st Place: Chief Grilldaddy and the Hose Draggers
• 2nd Place: Notorious P.I.G.
• 3rd Place: Smokin’ Grill

Most Creative Team Name: Notorious P.I.G.
People’s Choice: Chief Grilldaddy and the Hose Draggers

The next CahabaQue is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, 2023. More information on the Spring 2023 event and all BCRFA events can be found here. All funds raised at CahabaQue stay in Alabama, but the impact on breast cancer research is worldwide.

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by promoting collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease. With community support, BCRFA has invested over $11 million in life-saving breast cancer research. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide. Learn more about our mission and breakthroughs at www.bcrfa.org.