Cooper’s Crew is a Suwanee nonprofit that was founded in honor of Cooper O’Brien, a North Gwinnett Middle School student who lost his battle to Clear Cell Sarcoma at the young age of 14. Today, his legacy lives on through the Cooper’s Crew Fund and the Cooper O’Brien Scholarship Fund. The Cooper’s Crew Fund provides funding for research and development to help find a cure for childhood cancer. The Cooper O’Brien Scholarship Fund grants scholarships to graduating North Gwinnett High School seniors who have overcome unique challenges and adversities.
Suwanee Beer Fest proudly donated a portion of proceeds of the 7th annual festival to Cooper’s Crew. The $7,000 raised will go directly to the 2017 Cooper’s Crew scholarship fund. Last year, Cooper’s Crew was able to award three recipients, and this year, due to increased fundraising efforts, they will be able to grant four or more scholarships to deserving students. To date, Suwanee Beer Fest organizers have been able to donate over $75,000 to local charities.
