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Rockin' for The 8th Annual Nick-A-Palooza
A local Lockport fundraiser in memory of Nick Kot to raise money for traumatic brain injuries.
On Saturday, May 21, the Nick Kot Charity for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) will be hosting the 8th Annual Nick-A-Palooza fundraising event. The fundraiser will feature live bands, prizes, games, bean bag tournaments and much more.
The Nick Kot Charity for TBI (a 501 (c)(3) organization), was founded in 2003 in honor of Nick Kot who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) one week after his 18th birthday. To date, The Nick Kot Charity has raised more than $230,000 for TBI.
“Our hope is to make a difference for patients and families affected by TBI. The Nick-A-Palooza event plays a large role in making this a reality,” says Trisha Kot from the Nick Kot Charity for TBI.
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All proceeds from the Nick-A-Palooza event have contributed to furthering TBI research with top doctors and researchers at the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, located in the Chicago area.
The fundraiser takes place from noon until midnight on Saturday May 21 at Paradise Bay Bar & Grill at 10th & State Street in Downtown Lockport. Admission is $8.00 per adult and kids under 12 are free.
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