🏈 Bengals vs. Steelers: Prime Time Tailgate & Book Packing Party!

Beat the Steelers. Pack the Books. Power the Mission.

There is nothing quite like a prime-time rivalry game in Cincinnati! This November, as our Bengals take on our rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, under the Sunday night lights (8:20 PM kickoff), we’re opening our doors for the ultimate pre-game tailgate with a purpose.

At Brave Like Me, we operate under a simple truth: operational systems are emotional systems. You might never see our behind-the-scenes timelines or event checklists, but from the moment you step into our warm, heated space, you will feel welcomed, organized, connected, and ready to make a difference.

⏰ Prime Time Schedule & Run-of-Show

5:00 PM | Doors Open & Rivalry Tailgate Starts
Step inside our cozy, heated space! Grab a signature warm drink, cold beverage, and classic tailgate snacks (Cincinnati chili dip, metts, brats, and pretzels).
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM | Brayden's Books Packing & Pop-Up Merch Shop
Pack book boxes and shop the latest Brave Like Me gear!
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM | Parking Lot Tailgate & Games
Music pumping, parking lot games, and tailgate food and beverages.
7:15 PM | The "Brave March" to Paycor Stadium
Grab your coat, bag, and game-day merch! We’ll depart as a group for a fun 20 minute walk straight to Paycor Stadium for the 8:20 PM kickoff against Pittsburgh.

🎟️ Ticket Options & Ways to Support

$45 Tailgate Pass: Includes full access to the party, tailgate food, and beverage stations.
$20 "Fund a Book Box" Add-On: Can’t make the game? Sponsor a Brayden’s Books care package directly through check-out.

🧡 Where Your Impact Goes

Every ticket, merch purchase, box packed, and donation made directly supports the three heartbeat pillars of Brave Like Me:

📚 Brayden’s Books (Mind): Delivering literacy and emotional comfort to hospitalized children.
🏎️ Brave Friends Adventures (Body): Funding joy-filled adventures (indoor skydiving, go-karting) for kids with medical complexities.
🐶 Brave Pets (Spirit): Coordinating reunions between hospitalized children and their own pets.

Ready to beat Pittsburgh and bring joy to brave kids?

Grab your spot, pack a box, buy your gear, and let’s make an impact under the Sunday night lights! WHO DEY! 🏈✨

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