Short, but sweet

Dear McCormick Family:

 

The Brian McCormick fund has saved me. I am a Bachelor of Fine Arts major with a 3.3 GPA. Your fund allowed me to continue my education here at Xavier. Thank you so much.

Best regards,

Name withheld

THANKS!

I, and all the McCormick’s would to like thank everyone for help making the third annual “have a drink with Brian and 300 of his closest friends” a rousing success. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to raise close to $3,000! (Plus, more checks are coming in via mail.) These funds go directly to needy Xavier students who have no other funds available to stay in our beloved school. Just think, you actually helped keep kids in school through your drinking abilities. You know, Pablo is proud of you!

A special thanks to BJ and the entire Dana’s crew for their unbelievable help. They went over and above anyone’s expectations and God knows they do not need anymore hassles on one of their busiest days of the year. Thank you BJ. We really are grateful for your thoughtfulness and for putting up with Brian for all those years! (Special kudos for bringing back “Pablo’s cheesy tater tots”).

Brian Hicks at Xavier deserves a round of applause for his continued help with the cool XU gear we auctioned off. Again, your continued kindness is amazing.

It was great seeing our family, friends, Brian’s buddies and of course, everyone from the board. It was truly a grand event. We drank a ton of beer, raised a lot of dough and – as according to prophecy – Xavier beat UD once again.

As Master of Reality so eloquently posted on xavierhoops.com: “there was no person, nor is there now no family that has a greater disdain for anything Cryer.” Truer words have never been posted. Somewhere, Brian is smiling and wiping cheesy tater tot stuff off his mouth!

God love you all and see you next year!

The McCormick’s

PS. Here’s what the magic stamp said for those of you who wanted to know –

“Pablo says: No Watermelons!”

Announcing the THIRD annual “Have a drink with Brian (Pablo) & 300 of his closest friends”

Last year was a rousing success. UD was rightfully humbled once again and we raised over $2,100 for Brian's memorial fund that kept many Xavier students in school. Plus, a massive amount of beer was consumed by all.

Pablo’s “feelings” towards UD have been well documented and will be dissected by historian’s/religious scholars for years to come. We thought it would be great to honor Brian by toasting him on this night of nights and drinking a beer or two (or eight) at Dana’s right before the XU/UD game on January 15th. The cost is $10 (plus $1 per beer after that) and you get a cup that magically replenishes itself with beer!

PLUS, BJ WILL HAVE SHOT SPECIALS (notice the plural) for anyone who gets the magical “no watermelons” stamp!

All proceeds will go to “The Brian McCormick Memorial Fund” at Xavier. This fund helps keep financially strapped XU students in school regardless of their academic record. Brian always wanted to start a fund like this. Through your generosity, over 35 students are still in school/graduated thanks to Brian - and we this is only just the beginning! Think of all the good things and how the world will benefit from these future Xavier graduates!

We will soon list some cool Xavier items/gear for auction on E-bay. All will have a buy it now price and make great gifts to those XU fanatics you love, or for the one you love most (you!)

Join us. You know Brian would be (and will be) there! I guarantee it will be a blast and no watermelons will be allowed on the premises!

When: Saturday, January 15th, 2011

Where: Dana Gardens. 1832 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45207, 513.631.BEER.

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Cups are still good after the game!

What: A night of fun, laughter, and beer before XU defeats UD once again. Honoring Pablo and benefiting "The Brian McCormick Memorial Fund" at Xavier University.

Cost: $10 bucks (or more) gets you the commemorative collector's edition cup that will only increase in value. (Antique Road show recently appraised the 2009 cup at over $11.23!) $1 for each beer thereafter, plus shot specials.

Contact Matt McCormick mmccormick@bahl-gaynor.comat for more information or if you can’t make the party and want a cup/donate.

Special thanks to Brian Hicks at Xavier, Chris Gogul for the facebook invite, and BJ (and everyone at Dana's) for all of their help!

Thanks and God Bless.