Celebrity Bartender Happy Hour to Benefit Friends of Strong

Join Friends of Strong—along with Emcee Mike Leonard—for a Celebrity Bartender Happy Hour supporting their work providing much-needed equipment and friendly volunteer faces who foster a happier healing environment for all of our patients and families.

Enjoy complimentary appetizers and partake in a 50/50 sweepstakes—all to benefit patient and family-centered care at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Many of our most well-known and beloved colleagues will take turns stepping behind the bar to serve up your favorite libations—with all CASH TIPS going directly to Friends of Strong.

Use your tips to vote for your favorite bartending team!

The team which collects the most tips wins the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!

Stop by to throw your support toward these friendly guest bartenders:
Brick + Mortar
Amber Foster & Van Yannas
4 – 5 p.m.

Spirits Information Experts
Donna Barnard & Sally Deming
5 – 6 p.m.

Cocktail Queens
Keri Cockman & Vicky Hines
6 – 7 p.m.

GRAPPA Matches the First $1,500 in Tips Donated
Bring some cash—GRAPPA is generously matching the first $1,500 in tips donated to your favorite bartenders—and Friends of Strong!

Free parking is available in the College Town courtyard lot. This fun event is free and open to the public—no tickets needed. For questions about the event, please call (585) 275-2420.

By attending or making a donation, you’ll help Friends of Strong continue to support UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital where they provide services to patients, families and visitors. Since 1975, Friends of Strong has given more than $20 million to departments and programs throughout the Hospital.

Written by Matt Ulakovic

Susan Sullivan | 9/13/2023