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'Beer for Boobs' Supports Three-Day Cancer Walk

Stelvis and The Graceland Band will perform at Cajun Dave's fundraiser Saturday

Those visiting the and restaurant between 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday may be surprised to see pink “Beer for Boobs” posters on the walls as Stelvis and The Graceland Band rock out on the stage.

It’s not a parallel universe, but a charity benefit to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure breast-cancer awareness walk.

This is the second year that Brian Bower, Cajun Dave’s co-owner, has had a team in the three-day, 60-mile walk held in late July in the Cleveland area. Each team member is charged with raising $2,300. In Bower’s case, that translates to $4,600, as his wife, Nichole, is also on the team.

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Bower formed “Team Boobdacious Bowers” in memory of his mother and grandmother, both of whom were victims of breast cancer. Other teammates include Matt and Jessica Fosnaugh of Garfield Heights and Susan Minich of Mansfield.

A similar event held last year at the tavern and restaurant raised $2,000. Bower gave this year’s fundraiser the name “Beer for Boobs” knowing it would attract attention.

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“It’s kind of vague enough that we might get a better crowd. We just want to raise awareness for our cause,” he explained. “We’re not going to press people for donations. We just want them to come in and enjoy themselves, enjoy Stelvis and purchase the food and drinks they would normally purchase.”

Tavern owner Mike Beder, who co-owns Cajun Dave’s with Bower, is donating all beverage and food proceeds to the fundraiser.

Stelvis, whose real name is Steve Bahle, is a Kent-based Elvis tribute artist who is backed by the three-man Graceland Band. Bower said Bahle, a cancer survivor, is performing the show for free, as he often does for groups raising money for cancer research.

“He’s just the most entertaining guy in the area. He’s great for all ages – from people that remember Elvis right down to kids – they’ll enjoy watching him,” Bower said.

In addition to food and drink proceeds going to the fundraiser, there will also be a silent auction. Items include a handmade quilt, themed baskets and a six-course private dinner for six cooked at the winner’s home by Bower and fellow chef Matt Fosnaugh. The menu will be based on the winner’s tastes, and Bower will provide all ingredients.

A fundraiser that continues past Saturday is the sale of  humorous T-shirts in three designs created by Primal Screen in Kent. The shirts, whose themes are related to breast cancer awareness, sell for $15 to $18, depending on size.

Those who can’t attend Saturday’s event but would like to help Bower raise money for cancer research can visit his page on the Susan G. Komen Foundation website to contribute online.

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