5th Annual Mardi Grawl a festive event

Approximately 50 participants showed up for the 5th Annual Mardi Grawl. Despite freezing rain, which held attendance down somewhat, the revelers managed to have a great time. Participation grew at each stop along the way and the crowd ended up getting scattered among the many bars in downtown after the event was over. A total of $410 was raised to support the Legal Aid Corporation of Tippecanoe County.

The next crawl will be the "Crawlo de Mayo" on May 2. Stay tuned for more information.

Five year totals for donations reaches the $14,000 mark

After 4 and one-half years of conducting charity pub crawls in the Lafayette area, the Pubcrawlers for a Cause have raised a total of $14,343, which has been donated to a total of 15 area charities. The total for each year are as follows:

2004 $1,352
2005 $2,429
2006 $3,577
2007 $3,557
2008 $3,428
Total $14,343

Many thanks go out to the various participants who have attended one or many crawls over the years. As we begin 2009 in an economic climate that is making it difficult for people to make ends meet, we will continue to attempt to raise money for those charities whose mission is to help people who are less fortunate. The Board sincerely hopes that you will be able to participate in this cause as you have in the past.

3rd Annual Dickens of a Crawl raises funds for the CFRC Annual Community Christmas Dinner

A total of 58 participants braved cold weather for an afternoon of crawling to raise money for the CFRC Christmas Day Dinner. $935 was raised and donated to the CFRC to assist in the feeding of approximately 3,000 on Christmas Day.

"Crawloween" brings new excitement to the Crawl scene

Thanks to a brilliant recommendation by Chanin Trosky, newest member of the Downtown Lafayette Pub Crawl Committee Board of Directors, it was decided to hold the first, and certainly not the last, "Crawloween" on Saturday, October 11th. Despite the short notice, more than half of the 42 participants were in costume, some of which were quite imaginative. A total of $465 was raised and donated to the Lafayette Meals on Wheels for assistance in providing meals to the elderly in the Lafayette area.

Based upon the fun generated by the costumes, the "Crawloween" figures to become a fixture in the pub crawl program.

Red, White and Brew Crawl aids Soup Kitchen

A small but determined crowd of 31 enjoyed an afternoon of revelry and raised a total of $390 to aid in the renovation of the St. Ann Church Soup Kitchen. The kitchen, officialy known as the Matthew 25 Care & Share Soup Kitchen, has traditionally served Thanksgiving and Christmas meals to needy families and individuals in the area, as well as daily meals throughout the year. The goal of the church is to create a state of the art kitchen to help serve the needs of local residents who are unable to fend for themselves on a regular basis.

4th Annual Mardi Grawl is a wild time

A total of 84 participants joined together for an afternoon of fun to celebrate the 4th Annual Mardi Grawl on Saturday, February 2nd. A total of $912 was raised and donated to Lafayette Transitional Housing, which will use the funds to aid individuals and families in their move from homelessness to self-sufficiency.

4th Annual Crawlo de Mayo results

The 4th Annual "Crawlo de Mayo" took place on May 3, 2008. There were 55 participants who contributed a total of $726. The Lafayette YWCA Women's Shelter was the recipient of the collected funds. The next crawl, the "Red, White and Brew Crawl", will take place on July 5.

2nd Annual Dickens of a Crawl adds to the seasonal cheer

A total of 75 participants took part in the 2nd Annual Dickens of a Crawl on December 1 and a total of $1,092 was raised for the Community and Family Resource Center's Community Christmas Dinner to be held on Christmas Day. The weather was beautiful as was the comraderie. The donations bring the total monies raised over the past three and a half years to $10,615, which have been distributed to a number of charity organizations throughout the community.

As we enter 2008, the Downtown Lafayette Pub Crawl Committee is hoping to expand the success of the crawls through the addition of new venues and activities. Stay tuned for exciting news about these upcoming changes.

"Fall Crawl" held in honor of a friend

Due to the untimely demise of a friend of crawlers, a decision was made to hold a crawl in his honor and to raise money for the Mental Health Association. Since this was a hastily organized crawl, attendance was less than normal, but a somewhat subdued crowd raised a total of $345 to assist in the work of the Mental Health Association. We miss you , Will!

Red, White and Brew Triple 7 Crawl

A summer crawl was held on 07/07/2007 to celebrate the birth of our country. A total fof 32 showed up for the crawl and $500 was raised for the Almost Home Humane Society. Almost Home is the former Tippecanoe County Humane Society and helps to find homes for stray cats, dogs and other animals. For information on the next crawl, check back from time to time.

3rd Annual Crawlo de Mayo breaks fundraising record

The 3rd Annual "Crawlo de Mayo" was held on May 5, 2007 and was the most successful one yet. A total of $720.00 was raised for the Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club from the 50 plus participants. Next up is the "Red, White and Brew Triple 7 Crawl" to be held on 7/7/07. Stay tuned for details.

3rd Annual "Mardi Grawl" a success despite adverse weather

The 3rd Annual "Mardi Grawl" took place on Saturday, February 24. There were approximately 75 participants (it gets hard to keep count after the fourth or fifth bar), and a total of $900 was raised for the Lafayette Urban Ministry (LUM). LUM is a downtown homeless shelter which provides for those in need of a place to sleep and a warm meal.

Despite freezing rain and sleet during much of the crawl, participants braved the walks from venue to venue, where warm feelings and cold drinks made the weather seem almost insignificant. In keeping with the Mardi Gras theme, plenty of beads were made available for the participants, many of whom chose to exchange them through familiar New Orleans traditions. A grand time was had by all. Photos to follow in the coming weeks.

The next crawl will be held on Saturday, May 5. It will be the 3rd Annual "Crawlo de Mayo". Stay tuned for further information as the date approaches.

3rd Annual "Mardi Grawl" to take place this Saturday

The 3rd Annual "Mardi Grawl" will take place in downtown Lafayette this coming Saturday, February 24. The Lafayette Urban Ministry, a local homeless shelter, will be the recipient of the charitable contributions raised at the crawl. Festivities begin at 2 pm at the Lafayette Brewing Company, followed by visits to Chumley's, Sgt. Prestons, Hunter's Pub Downunder, Luxie's, Crawdaddie's and the Knickerbocker.

Donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted. Costs of food and drink are the responsibility of the participants, but most establishments will provide drink and/or food specials.

Hope to see you there.

"Dickens of a Crawl" sets record for attendance and donations

Many thanks to the 77 crawlers who participated in the "Dickens of a Crawl" on Saturday, December 2. The weather was perfect for crawling and the participants donated a total of $1,505 to the Community Family Resource Center for the Annual Community Christmas Day Dinner. This crawl set records for attendance and collections. I am sorry for all who could not take part in the crawl, as it was the most exciting and memorable one yet. Proceeds from this crawl brought the total funds collected over the two and a half years of crawling to $7,058.

The next Crawl will be the "3rd Annual Mardi Grawl", and will take place in February. Stay tuned for more information as the date approaches.