Rhode Island restaurateur Ed Brady is putting on a fundraiser to benefit the Burke Fund later this month.
The fundraiser will include a red carpet event at his restaurant Huck’s Filling Station, and a then a showing of the movie “Caddyshack” at the Odeum Theatre.
“We are collaborating with Odeum Theatre to do dinner and a movie and play Caddyshack. As a past caddie and my partner as a past recipient we would love to give back,” said Brady.
The fundraiser will take place on Friday, August 27 starting at Huck’s from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
At Huck’s, guests will enjoy passed H’orderves, champagne drink samples and more.
Doors will open at the Odeum Theatre at 7 p.m., with Caddyshack starting at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $40.
All proceeds will benefit The Burke Fund.
About the Burke Fund
The Burke Fund, through its scholarship program encourages youngsters to succeed in personal work ethic, academic achievement and contributions to their schools and to their communities Four year scholarships are offered to college-bound students who have worked in the golf operations, course maintenance operations or in the clubhouse directly serving golfers. The Fund is committed to keep pace with the increasing costs of a college education by meeting a greater portions of the student’s unmet college financial.
The Burke Fund is an equal opportunity scholarship program for students, working at golf courses. It does not discriminate of the basis of sex, race, age, religion or ethnic background.