Perryville residents seeking donations for fundraiser
Main Street Perryville Nov 20 at 2:15 PM
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Fundraiser will help local family pay medical bills
PERRYVILLE, Ky. - Perryville residents are rallying together to support a local family.

Ed "Grizzly" Osborn, owner of Grizzly's BBQ food truck, recently was diagnosed with cancer. He and his family are in need of help with medical bills; so several friends and community members have organized a fundraiser and auction to help pay for the cost of his treatments.

The fundraising event will be Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Perryville Unit #301 American Legion Auxiliary, located at 428 W. Second Street.

Doors open at 11 a.m. The auction begins at 1 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase, and all proceeds will support the Osborn family.

Grizzly is known around town for his pulled pork and brisket. On most days, you can find his food truck on the corner of U.S. 68 and U.S. 150, near Merchants Row.

Vicki Goode, executive director of Main Street Perryville, said Grizzly's food truck has been a great addition to Perryville. His barbecue is popular among locals and visitors.

"When Grizzly first started setting up and selling his barbecue, we noticed the number of customers quickly increased and they had nowhere to sit," Goode said. "Main Street Perryville joined forces with Grizzly to purchase picnic tables so customers could sit and enjoy their meals."

As his popularity grew, Grizzly bought a larger truck in order to serve an expanding customer base, she said.

"You can always count on Grizzly to fire up his custom-made grill to serve residents and visitors during festivals, events and fundraisers," Goode said.

The entire community appreciates Grizzly's contribution to Perryville, which is why residents are passionate about giving back to his family, she said.

John Key, owner of Keys Nursery, has been a longtime friend of Grizzly and said he doesn't know anyone more caring.

Key said Grizzly became involved in the Lions Club and other Perryville community organizations soon after moving from Maryland about 20 years ago.

"He has become a permanent fixture in our little town," Key said.

Lisa Bottom, vice-president at Farmer's National Bank and Main Street Perryville board member, said it is important for residents to support the Osborn family.

"Grizzly has always been one of the first to volunteer to cook and help out when we have done fundraisers for other families," Bottom said. "We want to be able to return the favor to him and his family as they go through a very trying time."

Donations are still being accepted for Saturday's auction. To donate, contact Bottom at (859) 583-9405 or email lisa.bottom@fnbky.com.

Grizzly's BBQ

Ed "Grizzly" Osborn owns Grizzly's BBQ food truck, which is located on the corner of U.S. 68 and U.S. 150, near Merchants Row in Perryville.

FUNDRAISER & AUCTION
Nov. 23
11 a.m., open
1 a.m., auction

American Legion Auxiliary,
428 W. Second St.,
Perryville, KY

TO DONATE

Contact Lisa Bottom
(859) 583-9405
lisa.bottom@fnbky.com

"Grizzly has always been one of the first to volunteer to cook and help out when we have done fundraisers for other families. We want to be able to return the favor to him and his family as they go through a very trying time."

- Lisa Bottom,
vice president, Farmer's National Bank



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