Cigar City Brewing

Since 2005, American enthusiasts have started to shift their tastes and preferences from large domestic brewery offerings to smaller craft made breweries. One such craft brewer is Cigar City Brewing, which is located on W Spruce Street in Tampa, Florida. Owner Joey Redner started the brewery in the heart of historic Ybor City neighborhood known for the early cigar manufacturing in the early 1900s. Cigar City Brewing is one of the newest and most successful craft beer companies in the world. The brewery, which has over 200 different brews, has been recognized as one of the best craft beer producers in the world. Among their offerings include the Jai Alai IPA, Good Georgy Imperial Pumpkin Stout, Patio Tools Irish Stout, and a Café con Leche Stout. Cigar City has also garnered many awards at the National Beer Championships, including in 2009 for their Humidor IPA Series.

The competition among breweries in Tampa has increased with the demand for quality craft brews from consumers in America. In an effort to set themselves apart and to help grow their brand, Cigar City Brewing has partnered with other local companies in the past. By collaborating with local Florida companies, Cigar City Brewing can expand its footprint in the Tampa market and differentiate itself amongst competitors. Brandy Cohen Insane Cookies of Insane Cookies was asked to create special beer-infused cookie flavors for Cigar City Brewing’s customers and she did so with great gusto! With all the outstanding success Cigar City Brewing has seen and the burgeoning consumer appeal towards craft beers success should continue for this renowned craft brewery from Tampa.

I Care I Cure, A Children’s Cancer Foundation

Although few would disagree that childhood cancer is devastating and life altering for all involved, the fact remains that cancer research for children is consistently and significantly underfunded. Since 1975, cancer rates have increased by 21 percent, yet funding is seriously lacking. With an increased awareness of the possible treatments that could lead to earlier cures and a decrease in the short and long-term side effects related to cancer and current treatments, children could begin to receive new, cutting edge lifesaving treatment.

Brandy Cohen Insane Cookies

Currently, there is an estimated $30 million gap in funds for childhood cancer research funding. Although the average age of death related to childhood cancer is eight years old and an estimated mortality rate of 1 in 5 children dying within five years of diagnosis, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) still spends nearly 96% of its budget on adult cancers and only 4% of its budget on children cancers.

Finding ways to help in the fight against childhood cancer is easier than you may think. Donating time or funds, spreading awareness, and promoting fundraising efforts are some of the easy ways you can help eliminate childhood cancers for future generations. One Florida business owner, Brandy Cohen of Insane Cookies, is doing just that. By clicking a link on the I Care I Cure childhood cancer research foundation website, customers can choose to have a portion of proceeds from their cookie purchases donated to this incredibly worthy cause. Cohen is making her own mark in cancer research while doing what she loves, making people happy.

To find out more about getting involved in I Care, I Cure cancer research efforts, or to donate funds to the cause, please visit the links below:

http://www.icareicure.org/get-involved/
http://www.icareicure.org/donate-now/