What is Q4A Cure?
On June 1st, we’re hosting a special event from 11AM to 10PM at Smoke Justis, dedicated to raising funds for ALS research and patient care. This barbecue picnic, set against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline and the Roebling Bridge, will feature live music, and delicious food and drinks.
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge, this event will also feature ice bucket challenges for the brave souls who don’t mind getting soaked to help raise further proceeds!
Your reservation cost contributes directly to supporting ALS patients locally, ensuring that 100% of proceeds go towards this vital cause. Reservations are no longer available online, but we do still have room for walk ups. Join us! You can also directly donate at the button below.
Thank you for your support!
We did it! Thank you to everyone who supported the cause!
$30,000 goal
Meet John & Jan Brucato. This is their story.
Event Highlights
Family-Style
Bar-B-Q Style Picnic!
Join us as we shut down Court Street for a family-style Bar-B-Q picnic! Reserve you seat by clicking the button below and purchasing meal reservations.
Choose from a double meat plate ($35), a single meat plate ($25), or a kid's meal ($12). Consider this a donation, as every dollar goes to the ALS Foundation!
Ice Bucket Challenge Revival!
Did you know that 2024 is the 10 year anniversary of the viral ice bucket challenge??
We’re going to be seeking brave souls to take on the challenge at our event to help raise further proceeds!
exciting live Music lineup!
We have an awesome live music lineup for this event!
Starting at 11am, Ben Maile and the Zack Attack band take the stage, followed by Marty Connor Band at 3pm, followed by the Derek Alan Band at 7pm!
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO HAVE DONATED DIRECTLY!
Anne Kelly
Melinda Hoffar
Kara Hinkley
Ronald B Jones
Chuck Fedders
Norm Johnson
Kathleen Konerman
Erik Gross
Steve Pelletier
Laura Frank
Don Niehaus
Kathleen Healey
Cheryl Schultz
Larry Brallier
Tom And Beth Blackman
Rosanna Gomez
Kevin Bodkin
Ann Hemmer
Susan Bauer
Kenneth Heis
Brian Freed
Steve Riester
Traci Cull
Tammie Workman
Jeff Hendrickson
Sarah Hargis
Joanna Gasprovich
Matthew Aquilia
Rainer Hartmann
Nancy Brown
Brent Rutemiller
Richard Heidrich
Ann Holzgang
Beverly Palmer
Barbara Vaught
Maureen Comer Eiting
William Engelman
Bonnie Simmons
Peggy Rankin
Julie Klein
Bailey Thomas
Kevin Horner
Tracie Smith
Angie Edgington
Heather Quast
Kenneth Beck
Mark Novak
Donna Sinclair
Rena Bickley
Betty McClure
Molly Holt
Tami Aber
Stefan Webb
Sidney Day
Craig Marshall
Emily Scheper
David Schulte
Sean Dempsey
Robin Schwanekamp
Janusz Blazejewski
Donald Thelen
Tom Maile
Daniel Schuh
Todd Schulte
Richard Hoefinghoff
Barry Brake
Paul Sartori
Tom Woodall
James Rippe
Nick Dorning
John and Tammy Bright
Shawna Schiralli
Mary Brandner
Barry Wendt
Barry Dyas
Ann Wissman
Stephen Ruwe
Andy Hils
Dave Rolf
Brian Drapp
Corey Sidebottom
Richard Stegeman
Paul Neltner
Phillip Schlachter
Laura Evans
Corey Sidebottom
Vicky Fritz
Steve Bultman
Patricia Peak
Kathy Murphy
Victoria Hughes
Thomas Knipper
John Zembrodt
Gerard Donahue
Gretchen Troxell
Laurie Scott
Tiffany Russell
Janet Wolking
Aaron Weeks
Margo Greeman
Victoria Keck
Stephen Haldeman
Mike Brannon
Dennis Hinkel
Thomas Knipper
Edward Meyer
Robert Goodknight
Thomas Hoffman
Kelly Hitter
Connie Ryle
Laura Ryan
Kristi McClure
Denise Graves
Ruth Kleier
Madeline Breetz
Michael Sketch
Mark Dusing
James O'Daniel
Sherri Brueggemann
Gary Palmer
Beth Anne
Mark Vair
Debbie Ogden
Lisa Lincoln
Elizabeth Worland
Tom Wartmann
Richard Poplis
Lisa Tosh
Lori Gamble
Robert Schooler
Jeff Wiles
Eric Gorlewski
Steve Kolkmeier
Robin Ahrens
Terri Darpel
James Burns
Kathie Schamer
Kenneth Heidrich
Chuck Priddy
Ryan Dooley
Kendall Farris
Kathryn Addler
Connie Brady
Vince stelzer
John King
Robert Lancaster
Michael Boehm
Mark Keller
Katherine Hanson
Noah Wentz
Alice Hanser
Teri Schultz
Katie Carrillo
Justin True
Kimberlee Kenny
Larry Wurtz
Laura Tilford
Jon Simpson
Gary Weidl
Greg Fryman
Kate & Brett Walker
Tim Seiter
Casey Cooper
Joan Kluemper
Kevin Wall
Patrick McGinnis
Phil Wehrman
James Tierney
Mark Schneider
Shawn Carroll
John Benzinger
(List updated daily)
A Letter from Richard Dickmann
Owner of Smoke Justis
Hello,
My name is Richard Dickmann, and I am the founder of Smoke Justis in Covington, Kentucky. As a close friend of someone currently dealing with ALS, John Brucato, the founding coach of the Bellarmine men's and women's swim teams, I’ve seen first-hand how ALS impacts families.
After stepping down from his role in 2023 due to his battle with ALS, John is taking things day by day, but each day is a challenge. In 2005, I lost a good friend to ALS after a seven-year fight, so for me, this disease has hit very close to home. Over the past 30 years, I have had countless friends, relatives and customers who have had loved ones also fight this horrible disease.
I am a local business owner of both Smoke Justis and Dickmann's Sports Barn in Fort Wright, and I have decided to help raise awareness and money to find a cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disease. Smoke Justis is excited to announce its new signature event, Q4A Cure, benefiting The ALS Association which will take place 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 to honor those battling the disease and raise funds for ALS research.
Named after a local baseball urban legend, Walter “Smoke” Justis, Smoke Justis features smoked meat and smooth bourbon. So, it seemed to be a natural fit to build this event around three very important B’s: Baseball, BBQ, and bourbon. Hosted the same weekend as Lou Gehrig Day, the goal of Q4A Cure is to bring people together to raise money for ALS - the disease that does not currently have a cure.
Online reservations for an BBQ meal will be the key component to this event. Guests will be able to enjoy an expertly crafted BBQ feast that will pair beautifully with the amazing view of the Cincinnati Skyline and the Roebling Bridge. With live music to liven up the event, Q4A Cure will also be celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Made famous in 2014, the Ice Bucket Challenge invites the community to pour ice water over a person's head to promote awareness of the disease. During Q4A Cure, brave (and willing!) attendees will have the opportunity to get soaked live at the event to raise even more money for the cause.
We're leaning on the community for help to sponsor, make a reservation, or donate on our event page. Thank you for your support on behalf of the past, present and future ALS patients who hope for a cure someday, soon.
Richard Dickmann
Founder of Smoke Justis
