Team Jack, Sparky's, Dorothy Lynch & Barrys fundraiser

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Here is the press release for the Team Jack Fundraiser on April 16th at Barry's. We will have 5 sauces to choose from. This is for a great cause. Hope to see a lot of you there & YES PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF.
And YES, I will keep bumping this till the 16th. :)


Three Nebraska Businesses Team Up
To Support Pediatric Brain Cancer Research



LINCOLN, Nebraska (April 4, 2016) – Three Nebraska-based businesses have joined forces to sponsor Wing It For A Cure, a special fundraising event for the Team Jack Foundation, on Saturday, April 16.


Hosted by Barry’s Bar & Grill, and co-sponsored by Dorothy Lynch and Sparky’s Wing & Dippin’ Sauce, the event will feature chicken wings cooked with Sparky’s and Dorothy Lynch sauce. All proceeds from wing sales will go to the Team Jack Foundation, which provides funding to pediatric brain cancer researchers around the globe.


The event coincides with the Nebraska Cornhuskers spring football game, where in 2013 Jack Hoffman, a 7-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient, became a national sensation after he scored on a 69-yard touchdown run. Now 10 years old, Hoffman continues to be a powerful voice in support of medical research funding.


“We’re very grateful for the generosity of companies like Barry’s, Dorothy Lynch, and Sparky’s,” said Team Jack Foundation Board Chair and Jack’s father, Andy Hoffman. “These companies are making a real difference in the fight against the leading childhood cancer cause of death. With no meaningful Federal dollars being invested in child brain cancer research, it’s the continued support of companies like these, and everyday Nebraskans, that are helping make a real difference in the lives of children.”


On Saturday:

· Barry’s Bar & Grill, located at 235 N. 9th Street in Lincoln, will serve wings from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. with all wing sales benefiting the Team Jack Foundation.

· Copies of Dorothy Lynch’s cookbook ‘Home Style Heroes: Recipes for a Cure,” will also be available for purchase with all proceeds benefiting Team Jack. The cookbook features nearly 200 Dorothy Lynch-themed recipes including entrees, dips, sauces, appetizers and desserts.

· Attendees can enter a raffle for a chance to win a Rex Burkhead autographed Team Jack football, Husker tickets, Barry’s gift cards and a Dorothy Lynch cookbook among other items from event sponsors.


“Jack continues to be an inspiration to a lot of families enduring the same struggle,” said Barry’s Bar & Grill co-owner, Kevin Duffy. “The annual spring game has become something bigger than football, it’s a yearly reminder of what we can accomplish when we work together. We’re honored to host the event at Barry’s and we’re very thankful for our co-sponsors. We look forward to an excellent turnout.”


More information about Wing It For A Cure is available at TeamJackFoundation.org/Wing-It-Cure


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About Team Jack

The Team Jack Foundation was founded by the family of Jack Hoffman, the 9-year old Nebraska boy who is best known for his friendship with Rex Burkhead and his 69-yard ESPY winning touchdown run in the 2013 Nebraska spring game. The Team Jack Foundation raises money to fund pediatric brain cancer research and works to create national awareness for the disease. To date, the Team Jack movement has raised over $2 million for pediatric brain cancer research. The Team Jack Foundation is working with world renowned researchers, directly, to develop relevant and impactful research initiatives. Learn more about Team Jack at teamjackfoundation.org.


About Barry’s Bar & Grill

Barry’s has been part of the Lincoln, Nebraska business community since 1959 when the first location opened in downtown Lincoln. Now co-owned by Kevin Fitzpatrick and Kevin Duffy, Barry’s Bar & Grill features four distinct sections including the original Barry’s Front Bar, the ‘Outback’ nightclub, the Ice Bar and Lincoln’s 1st rooftop bar.


About Dorothy Lynch

Headquartered in Columbus, Neb., Tasty-Toppings, Inc. purchased the rights and recipe for Dorothy Lynch in 1964 and currently manufactures it in its 64,000-square-foot production facility in Duncan, Neb. Tasty-Toppings, Inc. is Duncan’s largest employer and is a proud supporter of several charitable and religious organizations throughout Nebraska, including Columbus Community Hospital, Nebraska Independent Colleges Foundation and the Team Jack Foundation. Connect with Dorothy Lynch at DorothyLynch.com, on Twitter (@DorothyLynchSD) and on Facebook.



About Sparky’s Wing & Dippin’ Sauce

Sparky’s Wing & Dippin’ Sauce was created by Grand Island, Nebraska Fire Captain, Todd Morgan, and his wife, Fae, in March of 2011. Sparky’s can now be found at over 600 restaurants & grocery stores in over 30 states. In July of 2015, Sparky’s was awarded the World Championship Trophy as the best tasting wing sauce at “The World Hot Sauce Awards” in Louisiana. Find Sparky’s on the web at sparkyswingsauce.com, on Twitter (@sparkyssauce) and on Facebook.
 

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I will be there! Heard that there are prizes and Jack and his family are coming too. Sounds like a blast. First round on me!
 

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It will be a hoot. 5 for $5 on the wings, Rex Burkhead autographed Jerseys, HUSKER Keurig coffee machine, Dorothy Lynch cookbooks, Barry's Gift Cards to name a few..
 
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Glad to see you offering a helping hand!
It will be a great time for a great cause. I'll be mixing sauces next week. We'll have these 5 sauces to choose from.
Sparky's
Sparky,s Fire
Dorothy Lynch & Sparky's
Dorothy Lynch & Sparky's Fire
Dorothy Lynch.
 

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Got word that Jack, Andy and the family will be at Barry's 8 am to noon. They will be doing the drawings of prizes. A few of the TJ cancer families are also attending which makes it even more special. Good work Sparky! Can't wait to taste the wings.
 
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Got word that Jack, Andy and the family will be at Barry's 8 am to noon. They will be doing the drawings of prizes. A few of the TJ cancer families are also attending which makes it even more special. Good work Sparky! Can't wait to taste the wings.
I just got all the labels finished this afternoon & the sauces are mixed. Headed to Kearney tomorrow morning at 5am. NTV is giving me 2 spots to promote the event and the sauces. One at 6:30 and the other one at 9:20.

Thanks for the kind words and make sure you introduce yourself on Saturday.
 

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Wow that is great. You are becoming a celebrity. I've had your regular sauce on my own wings but yours will be better I am sure. I love hot wings so looking forward to trying the FIRE wings too.
 
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I just got all the labels finished this afternoon & the sauces are mixed. Headed to Kearney tomorrow morning at 5am. NTV is giving me 2 spots to promote the event and the sauces. One at 6:30 and the other one at 9:20.

Thanks for the kind words and make sure you introduce yourself on Saturday.
Looking forward to seeing you. Will probably come in the afternoon. Do a good job on TV!!!!
 
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