The 2019 Pints for Parkinson's fundraiser is kicking off with parties in Portland and Bend with the "Pints Passport" to support the Brian Grant Foundation's programs for people with Parkinson's. Thirty-five businesses will participate in the program that runs throughout the month of April. People can purchase $25 “Pints Passports” that are good for ten pints at any of the participating locations. Proceeds from the sales of “Pints Passports” support BGF’s programs to improve the well being of people with Parkinson’s.More from a press release:The Pints for Parkinson’s kick off parties will be held on March 27, 2019 at Urban Studio in Portland and March 28, 2019 at Boneyard Pub in Bend. Attendees of these events will be able to purchase their “Pints Passports” in advance while enjoying food, drinks and games.Tickets for the Portland event are available at www.briangrant.org. Thanks to the sponsors of this event, 100% of ticket sales will support BGF’s programs. The event in Bend is open to the public, with $1 of every pint purchased that evening benefitting BGF.“The incredible number of establishments participating in Pints for Parkinson’s shows the commitment of our business community to helping people with Parkinson’s live fulfilling lives,” says Katrina Kahl, executive director of BGF. “ Brian was known for his tenacity on the court and that determination is matched by the thousands of Oregonians that come out year after year to support him in his new journey as a Parkinson’s advocate.”“Pints Passports” can be purchased at any of the participating locations or online throughout the month of April. Passports can be used starting on April 1, 2019 and ending on on May 31, 2019. Each passport entitles the purchaser to ten pints of beer at any of the locations listed on the passport (one pint per location). For more information about the program and the kick off parties and to purchase a passport online visit briangrant.org.###Founded in 2010, the Brian Grant Foundation provides tools to improve the well being of people with Parkinson’s. BGF’s programs focus on exercise and nutrition to help people with Parkinson’s manage their symptoms, improve their overall health and prevent other serious illnesses. Learn more about BGF’s programs at www.briangrant.org.PINTS FOR PARKINSON’S LOCATIONSPortland Locations10 Barrel Brewing Co: www.10barrel.comAltabira: www.altabira.comBackwoods Brewery: www.backwoodsbrewingcompany.comBaerlic Brewing: www.baerlicbrewing.comBar Maven: www.barmaven-pdx.comBreakside Brewery: www.breakside.comBrix Tavern: www.brixtavern.comCarlita’s: www.carlitaspdx.comEcliptic Brewing: www.eclipticbrewing.comGigantic Brewing Company: www.giganticbrewing.comGroundbreaker Brewing: www.groundbreakerbrewing.comLompoc Brewing 5th Quadrant: www.lompocbrewing.comMarket of Choice: www.marketofchoice.comMigration Brewing: www.migrationbrewing.comThe Pope House Bourbon Lounge: www.popehouselounge.comQuaintrelle: www.quaintrelle.comRed Star Tavern: www.redstartavern.comRiver Pig Saloon: www.riverpigsaloon.comStormbreaker Brewing: www.stormbreakerbrewing.comSwank & Swine: www.swankandswine.comTanner Creek Tavern: www.tannercreektavern.comThe Rambler: www.ramblerbar.comVon Ebert: www.vonebertbrewing.comBend Locations10 Barrel Brewing Co: www.10barrel.comAstro Lounge: www.astroloungebend.comAvid Cider: www.avidcider.comBoneyard Beer: www.boneyardbeer.comBridge 99 Brewery: www.bridge99brewery.comCascade Lakes: www.cascadelakes.comCraft Kitchen & Brewery: www.craftkitchenandbrewery.comImmersion Brewing: www.imbrewing.comMarket of Choice: www.marketofchoice.comRiver Pig Saloon: www.riverpigsaloon.comSilver Moon Brewing: www.silvermoonbrewing.comThe Growler Guys: www.thegrowlerguys.com