Barstool Open raises money for UCP Nebraska in Omaha’s Old Market

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Teams of four made their way through 12 bars and restaurants in Omaha’s Old Market Saturday for the Barstool Open, an annual fundraiser benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska.

The event, now in its 28th year, uses a pub crawl format with putting to raise money for UCP Nebraska, a nonprofit that serves families across the state affected by cerebral palsy.

One in 345 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with the condition.

UCP Nebraska provides emergency grants, community events, and 12 free technology libraries where families can borrow adaptive devices at no cost.

“It’s an affordable fundraiser for people to join us,” said Mel Mixan of United Cerebral Palsy of Nebraska. “People feel really good about supporting our mission and the individuals that we serve.”

Mixan said all funding raised through events like the Barstool Open stays in Nebraska.

“All of our programs are powered by fundraising efforts so it really truly makes a difference and all the money stays here in Nebraska,” she said.

Participant Colton Elliott said the cause drew him to the event.

“We thought it would be a great cause, it’s something fun to do, so we thought why not do it and see what we can do for people with cerebral palsy,” Elliott said.

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