Community Bands Together to Support Boy With Rare Cancer: Pic of the Day

The North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals hosted a guest bartending event at the Barrel Room to benefit Tucker Gromosiak, a 7-year-old Hudson boy with a rare form of muscular cancer

North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals raised at least $4,000 Tuesday night to help a 7-year-old Hudson boy with a rare form of cancer. The two groups joined up to host a guest bartending night at the Barrel Room and support Tucker Gromosiak, who is battling Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Prostate (Rhabdo for short). The $4,000 does not include tips from that night, which all went to the cause. Couldn't make it to the event but still want to help out? Visit any First Merit Bank to donate to the Tucker Gromosiak Benevolent Fund.

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TONIGHT: Fundraiser at The Barrel Room Benefits Boy With Rare Cancer

The North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals joined forces to support Tucker Gromosiak, a 7-year-old Hudson boy with a rare form of muscular cancer. They'll host a fundraiser at the Barrel Room from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. tonight.

Boy With Rare Cancer Finds Support in North Canton Area Young Professionals

The North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals joined forces to support Tucker Gromosiak, a 7-year-old Hudson boy with a rare form of muscular cancer. They'll host a fundraiser at the Barrel Room Feb. 26.

Tucker Gromosiak has a support group miles long. The 7-year-old Hudson boy is being cheered on by folks from Hudson down to North Canton as he battles a rare form of muscular cancer.  The North Canton Jaycees and JAX young professionals have joined forces to support Tucker in his fight against Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Prostate (Rhabdo for short). They'll host a guest-bartending fundraiser at the Barrel Room from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 26 to raise money for Tucker. T.J. Murphy, JAX new member coordinator and fundraiser organizer, said he's especially moved by Tucker's story. "He's a twin, and I have twin boys," Murphy said. "I could just see how that can be traumatic for a family. I put myself in his dad's shoes, and I just couldn't…

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PHOTOS: 'Wine Not Support the Arts?' Draws Dozens to the Barrel Room

Nearly 100 people stopped out to the Barrel Room Monday night to support local artists and help raise money for the non-profit organization, New Work City Foundation

Don't think you missed your chance to catch all the wine-inspired artwork in the Barrel Room. Although "Wine Not Support the Arts?" kicked off with an opening celebration Monday night, wine lovers can still check out all the works from local artists through March 3 and vote for their favorite artist through Feb. 25. Monday's "Wine Not Support the Arts?" event drew about 95 people to the Barrel Room Wine & Beer Bar. The event was hosted by New Work City Foundation, which distributes grants to businesses and organizations in Stark County for the purpose of creating jobs. "Everybody's getting some wine and just relaxing," Barrel Room owner Adam Todd said during the end of the event. "It's been a great success." North Canton resident Sue Hicks…

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