NEWPORT — The biggest beer festival around is coming to Newport this Saturday, July 23, as Dr. Les Lockridge and the Northeast Kingdom Hematology Oncology (NEKHO) gear up for the Second Annual NEKHO Kingdom Brewfest, taking place at Kingdom Brewing in Newport.
The event will feature brew, food, live music and fun as NEKHO celebrate and work to replenish their Patient Caring Fund, which helps to fill in the healthcare gaps faced by their patients.
Last year the event raised $14,000, and this year the goal is to add $30,000 to the fund.
All money stays local to help local cancer patients with their living expenses during treatment. Proceeds go directly to patients who need it the most, whether that is a food card, a gas card, or medication and treatment co-pays.
The cost is $20 for one person, $35 for two people, which includes a full BBQ dinner, live music, beer tasting and a special event glass.
Festivities start at 1 p.m. and continue until 6 p.m.
Additional beer will be available for purchase from the event sponsors at Kingdom Brewing, which is located at 353 Coburn Hill Road, in Newport.
All are welcome, with plenty of fun scheduled for kids as well, so come on down.
Just curious, as a tax professional I am often curious as to whether funds are going to a non-profit organization or into the coffers of a for-profit entity. As a non-profit there is some level of accountability, and a tax deduction for donations. As a for-profit company, no one truly sees how funds are being spent. Can someone shed light on this for me?
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