Record crowd enjoys Roastin' for Research GSO!
A record crowd came out Roastin' for Research GSO on April 18, enjoying great sets from Dillon Fence and The Walrus, amazing seafood, tons of auction, and raffle prices, all while helping to raise over $55,000 for children's cancer research! A huge thank you to those that came out, the bands, Bender's Tavern, all our sponsors, and the volunteers for making it an event for the ages!
· Volunteer - Selling tickets, merch, shucking oysters, ... It takes a village!
· Sponsor the Event – Several options available!
· Donate auction or raffle items – Services or goods, big or small.
· Monetary donations – 100% of your donation goes to the cause!
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Prior Roasts
Ken and Lee Conrad were known for their hospitality but it was their huge oyster roasts and fish fry's that really stood out to their friends and family. As the Crew looked for opportunities to support the cause, oyster roasts seemed like a natural fit.
The first oyster roast fundraiser was held in Feb 2016 in a Charlotte back yard. It raised about $1,500 for PANCAN through donations and t-shirt sales. The backyard events grew quickly, though, and were soon too big for the crew's houses. In April 2019, the team held the first Greensboro fundraiser at Libby Hill Seafood, which added live music and a fish fry to help support Reelin' for Research and UNC Children's Hospital.
The team coined the name "Roastin' for Research" in 2020, and joined forces with Charlotte's Divine Barrel Brewing and Greensboro's Bender's Tavern for two big events in November 2021 and April 2022 respectively. Featuring online auctions, raffles, and the first corporate sponsors, the two roasts grossed over $50,000 for childhood cancer research.
