Reach Literacy

Reach Literacy presents Brewhaha!

Brewhaha is the annual fundraiser of REACH. This unique event combines beer tasting, storytelling and socializing in order to raise awareness for their organization and the resources they provide in our community.

These funds provide the resources needed for one –on-one tutoring of local adults who cannot read. This year, the event will also feature raffle baskets, food and storytelling related to the theme -Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Beer+Storytelling+Community = Brewhaha

Meet one of the the nights amazing storytellers. Ashley Ballou Bonnema

Ashley is a 28-year-old musician, teacher, writer, wife, and seeker of adventure strives to get the most out of a life living with Cystic Fibrosis. She is the founder of Breathe Bravely, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving voice to Cystic Fibrosis. She is committed to improving the quality of life for those impacted by Cystic Fibrosis through awareness, education, and the sharing of her own beautiful journey and her love for singing. Ashley resides in Sioux Falls, SD with her husband and two dogs.

Synopsis
The journey to the center of your true self can sometimes be the longest and most difficult one. For over 27 years I exhaustingly hid the realities of Cystic Fibrosis away from the world, away from the people I love – desperately trying to suppress the realities that are my life. Until, one day that I began the journey of Breathe Bravely and sharing my true self.
-Ashley Ballou-Bonema

I've enjoyed Ashley's Blog and am looking forward to hearing her speak at this event.