Little Rock BBQ Party

Unseasonably cool weather in Little Rock didn’t dampen the spirits of Richelle & Ed Daniel’s guests who attended the first CSF Autumn BBQ fundraiser. The art of barbecue is an endeavor that Ed takes very seriously, as he has his own smoker and a secret rub recipe. Dorothy Poppe, CSF’s Executive Director, had the opportunity to see the amount of work that goes into a true southern BBQ event! Richelle was busy preparing the slaw, beans, and fixins’ while Ed and friends prepared racks of mouthwatering ribs, chicken, and sausage. It is an unbelievable undertaking.

The event was attended by about 60 guests who had the opportunity to learn about Chiari malformation, syringomyelia and CSF through brochures and a presentation given by Dorothy, along with Paul Farrell, CSF's Board Chairman. This event raised almost $2,500, but more importantly, CSF established a base in Arkansas to generate awareness, support, and education. A big thank you to Ed and Richelle and all the families that participated in this "one of a kind" event.

Watch the BBQ preparations: