More Info On This Weekend's BBQ Showdown

OUR FRIENDS AT THE SC BBQ ASSOCIATION: have been gracious enough to invite me to judge some tasty BBQ this weekend in Lexington.  But even better, you get to sample a ton of BBQ too (all 4 styles native to SC) and some of the proceeds will be going for a good cause.  I'LL SEE Y'ALL SATURDAY.

HERE'S THE LOWDOWN FROM THE CHILDREN'S CHANCE

Zig the Pig Cheers on Kids battling Cancer as they Compete for Best Backyard BBQ!

Columbia

,

SC

–

October 27, 2007

: On

Saturday, October 27^th, 2007

starting at

10am

, at Hendrix Farms in

Lexington

, families who have a child with cancer will compete in the 4^th annual Carolina Q Cup Backyard BBQ Division to see who really has the best backyard BBQ. Events of the day will include children with cancer, their siblings, and parents, who are served by Children’s Chance, cooking chickens donated by Hudson’s Smokehouse, competing for cash prizes and awards, and hanging out with Zig the Pig, the lovable Zebra striped Pig who is the ambassador for Children’s Chance, all in an effort to provide a fun event for these families who are experiencing the trauma of pediatric cancer. Cooking will begin at

10am

, the judges will come around to taste the BBQ creations at approximately

12:00 pm

, and prizes will be awarded at

3:30 pm

.

“I am excited to be a part of providing this opportunity to these deserving families in SC. Pediatric cancer affects all aspects of family life, and I am proud to partner with the SC BBQ Association to show these families a fun filled time”, says Samantha Higgins, Public Relations Director for Children’s Chance. “This is the 3^rd year our families have participated in the BBQ competition, and it is wonderful to see the smiles on their faces and know we are helping them through a tough time”. There will be cash prizes available for first-fourth place winners. Children’s Chance will also accept donations, as well as sell items such as Holiday T-shirts, to benefit this great cause.

Admission to the 4^th Annual Carolina Q Cup event is $10.00 and children under 12 are free. To learn more about the event, please visit www.carolinaqcup.com.

Founded in 1996, Children’s Chance is a non-profit organization that raises funds to assist SC children with cancer and their families. Children’s Chance is the only statewide organization that provides support focused solely on non-medical needs of children and families facing pediatric cancer, to include financial assistance for non-medical bills incurred during treatment, counseling programs, teen support groups, art therapy, special events, etc.

To find out more about Children’s Chance or this event please call (803) 254-5996

or visit us online at www.childrenschance.org