Pawtucket’s Foolproof Brewing Company, in collaboration with the American Legion Auxiliary Post 85 of Woonsocket, hosted a fundraiser in support of the Purple Up campaign on April 23. The public turned out in support of the local nonprofit, which provides support and extracurricular activities for children of military families with parents who are on active duty in Rhode Island. Guests enjoyed a number of Foolproof beers on tap, along with cornhole, games and food from local food trucks. The American Legion Auxiliary raised funds through the sale of merchandise and raffle tickets, with the grand prize of a signed team jersey from the Boston Bruins. Foolproof sponsored beer pours for guests who purchased Purple Up cups from the American Legion Auxiliary. Each year, the whole month of April is celebrated as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and support kids who are in military life. Purple Up Day, specifically, is celebrated on April 15 every year.
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- Jay Muraco, Sales Representative, Foolproof Brewing Company; Casey Wright, Bartender, Foolproof Brewing Company; Nicole Lefort, Auxiliary Unit President; Victoria Lefort, Auxiliary Unit Secretary; Amie Noakes, Bartender, Foolproof Brewing Company; Amy Gill, Auxiliary Unit Treasurer; John Windle, Taproom Manager, Foolproof Brewing Company; and Jamie Burnet, Bartender, Foolproof Brewing Company.
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- Bartender Amie Noakes pouring a Foolproof beer.
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- Board members and volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary Post 85 and Purple Up at Foolproof Brewing Company.
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- Guests supported the Purple Up initiative by buying merchandise and raffle tickets, with a grand prize being an autographed Boston Bruins jersey.
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- Volunteers sold merchandise in support of Purple Up, a nonprofit volunteer group who supports and celebrates the children of U.S. military members.
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- Funds raised through the sale of merchandise benefited Purple Up.
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- Foolproof sponsored free beer pours for guests who purchased Purple Up cups from the American Legion.
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- Volunteers and veterans from the American Legion Auxiliary Post 85 in Woonsocket turned out in support Purple Up.
Photos by Adam Haley.
