The Story Behind Pints for Pat

Before joining the Army, Pat Tillman would ride his bike to Rúla Búla, his favorite Irish pub in Tempe, Arizona, to relax with a pint of Guinness and study his Arizona Cardinals playbook. He kept his own engraved pint glass on the shelf behind the bar, marked with his ASU football number, 42.

Shortly after 9/11, Pat left his football career to join the Army Rangers. Before deploying, he asked the bartender to keep his glass on the shelf until he returned. It's still there today.

In Pat's honor, Rúla Búla owner Steve Goumas started Pints for Pat to bring together friends, family, and community. What began in Tempe has grown into a tradition in cities across the country, including Chicago. Every dollar raised supports the Tillman Scholars.

We hope you'll join us in Chicago on September 17 to raise a pint, celebrate Pat's legacy, and support the next generation of leaders. We can't wait to see you there!

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