Beer & Bites 2024 was one for the record books! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our South Sound community, this year’s event raised an incredible $1.3 million for the South Sound CARE Foundation—marking Beer & Bites most successful fundraising to date. These vital funds directly support cancer patients and their families across the South Puget Sound region, helping to provide hope, care, and life-saving research.
Making Every Dollar Count 💙
As the Founding Underwriting Sponsor, we’re immensely proud to ensure that 100% of the funds raised—over $10 million to date—goes directly to the South Sound CARE Foundation. Every dollar raised makes a profound difference, allowing the foundation to continue its transformative work in bringing innovative treatments and clinical trials to our community members, friends, and family members battling cancer here in the South Sound.
A Community Effort
This event is a true testament to the power of community. Whether through donations, sponsorships, or volunteer hours, every bit of support helped make the 11th Annual Beer & Bites unforgettable.
"We’re truly humbled by the compassion, generosity, and impact of our South Sound community—proving that together, we can accomplish great things! Rush volunteers are an essential part of this effort, always stepping up wherever needed to ensure the event's success…And this year was nothing short of extraordinary! Thank you, Team Rush, for your unwavering support and commitment!"
-Sally Glover, Executive Director, The South Sound CARE Foundation
At a glance, here’s what made this event possible:
● 75 volunteers gave their time and energy
● 50 sponsors (including Rush 💙) contributed $375,000 to underwrite the event
● 156 donors generously provided an incredible collection of auction items
● 575 attendees gathered to show their support
Living Our Values
Many of the volunteers at Beer & Bites come—you guessed it—team Rush! From spearheading planning and logistics to bartending, managing registration, and tackling post-event cleanup, our
team members brought unmatched energy, passion, and commitment to every detail—making sure the event ran seamlessly from start to finish.
Here’s to Another Successful Beer & Bites! 🍻
We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who helped make Beer & Bites 2024 a huge success. Whether you donated, volunteered, attended, or contributed in another way—thank you. Your support enables the South Sound CARE Foundation to continue its mission of prolonging lives, supporting families, and inspiring hope for a cancer-free future.
Let’s raise a glass to the power of community, compassion, and teamwork. Here’s to another amazing year—and many more to come!