2017 Okto Beerfest Fundraiser a Success

The Nebraska State Stroke Association (www.NebraskaStroke.org) would like to thank all of the sponsors, vendors, food donors, breweries, distributors, auction donors, and attendees of the 24th Annual Okto Beerfest, which was held Thursday, October 19 at the Lancaster Event Center. More than 100 local businesses contributed to the success of the event and raising awareness of stroke prevention in Nebraska! Corporate sponsors included Alpha Media, the Lincoln Journal Star, Sportscasters Bar & Grill, Sapp Bros. Inc., Sid Dillon, Strictly Business magazine, Berks Foto Photography, Data Source Media, Four Star Card & Gift Gallery, HopCat, Screen Ink, and Biggerstaff Plumbing, Heating & Air. In particular, thanks are extended to the Lincoln Sertoma Clubs for their 24 years of leadership, service, and support. See photos and more at www.facebook.com/OktoBeerfestNebraska.

More than 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. The mission of the Nebraska State Stroke Association is to serve Nebraskans through stroke prevention, education, advocacy, and support services. Since 1985, NSSA has been providing education and outreach on the signs of stroke and serving as a resource for those affected by stroke in Nebraska. Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in Nebraska and the leading cause of disability in the U.S. To donate to NSSA, find a speaker or learn more, visit www.NebraskaStroke.org or contact Linda Stephen at (402) 484-8131 / hello@nebraskastroke.org.