Bourbon & Bowties – a Charity Event for a Shannon Dudley
The Quinntessential Gentleman (QG), Baltimore’s premiere barbershop and the non-profit, “Take Back the City” will host a fundraiser for Shannon Dudley, 25 of Baltimore. Shannon’s dream of becoming a barber ended abruptly on May 22nd, 2008 after being stabbed on his way home from barber school.
Shannon was attacked while transferring buses on his way home from barber school. According to police reports, several men approached him near Baltimore and Charles Street, surrounded him, taking his cell phone, umbrella and baseball cap. When he yelled at them, one of the suspects stabbed him, and the group ran. The knife pierced Dudley’s heart, leaving him in critical condition. Shannon’s heart stopped for 24 minutes on the operating table, and although he made it through, he now suffers from brain damage.
Shannon suffers from brain damage and is bound to a wheel chair, struggles with daily activities, and is cared for by his mother and grandmother.
“Bourbon and Bowties” will help support Shannon and his family in paying for life improvement and medical equipment.
Please watch CBS's coverage of Shannon's Story:
http://wjz.com/local/shannon.dudley.stab
Where: Capital Grille, 500 East Pratt Street
When: Friday, May 21st, 5:30pm to 8pm
Tickets are $65 and include:
Hors d’oeuvres by The Capital Grille
Amstel Light & Heineken
Bourbon tasting featuring Maker’s Mark, Knob Creek, Basil Hadin, Bookers, Baker’s and Rye 1.
A rocks glass dipped in Maker’s Mark famous wax.
A Punch Rothschild Double Maduro, a Punch Rare Corojo Elite & a Flor de Dominguez Gold Series (can be smoked on patio).
A chance to meet Raven Linebacker/Defensive End Paul Kruger.
Tickets can be purchased and tax deductible donations can be made in the shop or here online. If you have a bowtie, please wear one that day to work to show support for Shannon and a commitment to assist in helping “Take back the City”.
“This is the least we can do to help Shannon and his family,” said Craig. “My employees and I share the same dreams that Shannon had as this attack happened just as he was completing barber school. He finally stepped out into the world ready to start his career, only to be cut down by these individuals.”
Buy Tickets Online
You can buy your tickets right from our website. Also, you can include an additional donation to Shannon’s charity at the same time you’re buying your ticket. Or, if you just want to give a donation, you can do that below as well.
