Grilling Greatness: CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off  Raises Almost $36K for Local Breast Cancer Research 

Cook teams fired up their grills in a quest for the best BBQ    

The winners of the Spring CahabaQue BBQ Cook-Off fired up their grills and achieved greatness through raising $35,798 for breast cancer research in Alabama. The April 12 event, which is held biannually, brought over 1,300 guests to support breast cancer research at Cahaba Brewing Co.  

“Raising $35,798 is truly a great achievement,” said Eric Meyer, COO and co-owner of Cahaba Brewing Co. “This cause is personal to so many people in Alabama, and we know how essential it is to provide support to those impacted by breast cancer. Every contribution from today helps fund meaningful research that makes a substantial impact. We’re grateful to be a part of a community that comes together to fight against breast cancer.”  

“We deeply appreciate our longstanding partnership with Cahaba Brewing Company, whose generosity has been instrumental in our mission to fund research helping to eradicate breast cancer,” said Beth Davis, BCRFA President & CEO. “Every dollar raised through CahabaQue moves us closer to a future where this disease is no longer a threat. Thanks to the dedication of our sponsors, guests, cook teams, and volunteers, we are making significant strides in advancing breast cancer diagnostics, treatments, and prevention – bringing us one step closer to a cure.  

The Spring 2025 winners were: 

Best CahaButt

• First place: JRW’s Blowin’ Smoke  

• Runner-up: Porkfolio Masters  

• Third place: Smoke Your Butt Whole  

Best Sauce 

• First place: Silence of the Hams  

• Runner-up: JRW’s Blowin’ Smoke  

• Third place: Free Lunch  

People’s Choice Butt: Chief Grilldaddy and the Hose Draggers  

People’s Choice Side: Pleasure is all s’WINE  

Most Creative Team Name: Smoke Your Butt Whole  

CahabaQue has raised almost $350,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama since its inception in 2013. Breast cancer affects an estimated 1 in 8 women and 1 in 726 men in their lifetime. Almost 5,000 Alabama women will be diagnosed this year alone.   

The next CahabaQue will be a new and different variation called CahabaQue Tailgate Challenge on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Cook teams will offer their best tailgate food during this fun twist on CahabaQue. For more information on the event and other BCRFA fundraisers, visit bcrfa.org/events.  

About the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
Founded in 1996, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama and raising community awareness and funding for that research. BCRFA funds promote a comprehensive approach to battling breast cancer by fueling collaborative and innovative research to help diagnose, treat, prevent, and eradicate the disease. Thanks to generous community support, BCRFA’s lifetime investment in life-saving research is $16 million. All funding stays in Alabama, but the impact is worldwide. Learn more about our mission and breakthroughs at www.bcrfa.org.