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Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post however I did receive tickets to the event in return for the publication. As always, all opinions are my own. #SonnyandFriends #AutismSpeaks #FortWorthTX

Fort Worth may be a big city but it is more so a tight knit community with an enormous heart. On Friday, I attended the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. Held at Rahr & Sons Brewery where musicians, cooks and the community gathered to raise money to benefit the Hope Center for Autism.

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

The Hope Center for Autism supports families affected by autism. In 2007, Susan and Glenn Wood created the center to assist the lives of the children and families of those with autism to live more functional lives.

Facts:
It takes 24+ hours to teach a child with autism how to brush their teeth.
Autism affects 1:68 children.
Autism costs a family on average $60,000 a year.
There is no cure for Autism.

The event included a BBQ cookoff and dinner, delicious beer provided by Rahr & Sons Brewery, a live and silent auction and of course musical entertainment. Multiple Texas musicians were on hand including Sonny Burgess, Jesse Jennings and Aubrey Lynn England. We were also in good company to have other Texas talents come to support the event including Mark McKinney. Auctioned items included suite tickets to a Texas Rangers game, private hunting trips (including one with Jim Sundberg), jewelry and a signed guitar. 100% of the proceeds from the 1st Annual Sonny & Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff went directly to the Hope Center for Autism.

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

Please keep an eye and an ear out for next years 2nd Annual Sonny and Friends Rahr B’Que Cookoff. A chance to cook with friends (using your favorite Rahr brew) and supporting a great cause along the way in our own community.

Rahr, Hope Center for Autism, Fort Worth Fundraiser, Sonny & Friends Annual BBQ

For more information and to learn how to donate please visit, Hope Center for Autism.