T-Bock's to Host 'Cheers for a Cure' Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association

Good local journalism takes time. Your support helps make it possible. DECORAH — T-Bock's Sports Bar and Grill will host "Cheers for a Cure," a weeklong fundraiser benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, Sept. 14-20. T-Bock's will donate $1 for every pint of beer sold during the week. The restaurant also will donate a portion of food sales from 4-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14. Proceeds will benefit the Northeast Iowa/Decorah Walk to End Alzheimer's, which takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, in Decorah. The Northeast Iowa Walk to End Alzheimer's is coming to Decorah as part of the Alzheimer's Association's efforts to raise funds and awareness in the fight against the disease. More than 65,000 Iowans are living with Alzheimer's. Due to Luther College Family Weekend, T-Bock's staff will not be able to attend the walk in person, but the business is supporting the event through its "Cheers for a Cure" fundraiser. "My uncle passed away from early-onset Alzheimer's. He was the sweetest man, highly intelligent and a successful lawyer in Kansas City. He had a wonderful smile and the kindest demeanor," said Dominique Bockman, co-owner of T-Bock's. "Alzheimer's strikes home for me and for my family. My aunt is very involved in the organization where she lives in Kansas. Whatever we can do to support this cause, we are happy to do so." Community members who wish to participate in the walk are invited to join Team T-Bock's or start their own team. The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The Northeast Iowa/Decorah Walk will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Pulpit Rock Brewing Company. Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the ceremony and walk at 10 a.m. More information about the event is available at act.alz.org/walk. The T-Bock's team and local Alzheimer's Association volunteers hope the "Cheers for a Cure" fundraiser will raise money while bringing the community together. "Giving back the best we can is important, not only for us, but for how it brings people together," Bockman said. "Whether it be in times of trouble or for a significant cause, it brings us joy to know that we can provide a space and a means for people to connect, maybe to eat, drink or socialize, and to give that reward to an organization that can really use it for good." Don't miss what's happening around Decorah. Get the news in your inbox.