Prism Brewery Fundraiser Nets $1,560 for Knoebel

The Upper Gwynedd brewing company partnered with Becker's Corner in Quakertown Wednesday night for a leukemia fundraiser for 13-year-old Matthew Knoebel, of Lansdale. Prism Brewery also premiered its Chemosabe brew.

Let's raise a glass for Prism Beer and Becker's Corner. Upper Gwynedd brewery Prism Brewing Co. partnered with Becker's Corner in Quakertown Wednesday night for a "Chemosabe" fundraiser for Matthew Knoebel, 13, in his leukemia fight. Chemosabe (ABV: 8.5 percent; IBUs: 67) is Prism's new brew—a big black wheat beer with a hint of wasabi. Chemosabe's creation was inspired by a little girl's fight with cancer.  Gabriella "Gabby" Vogel, of Phoenixville, died at five years of age from a brain tumor in 2011. She was diagnosed with Diffuse Intra Pontine Glioma (DIPG). In her memory, the Get Well Gabby Foundation was formed to fight for a cure for childhood cancer.  Prism Brewery owner Rob DeMaria wanted to raise money to help Gabby and her family…

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Prism Brewery on Tap for Knoebel's Leukemia Fight

Becker's Corner in Quakertown will match every $10 cover charge May 1, with all proceeds going to Matthew Knoebel, 13, of Lansdale. Knoebel is recovering from a successful bone marrow transplant.

Prism Brewing Co. in Upper Gwynedd—right on the edge of North Wales—is having a special kickoff for its Chemosabe brew at Becker's Corner in Quakertown. Their toast—to 13-year-old Lansdale resident Matthew Knoebel, currently recovering from a bone marrow transplant, necessary for his battle with acute myeloid leukemia. On May 1, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Becker's Corner will match each $10 cover charge, with all proceeds going to Knoebel and his family. Each $10 per person charge includes a first glass of Chemosabe, a raffle basket ticket and a "surprise" item, according to Heather Rheaume of Prism Brewing. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at $1 each, according to a press release. Tickets can be purchased at Prism Brewing Co. …

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Leukemia Fundraiser A Success for North Penn PAL, Knoebel Family

The nonprofit North Penn Police Activities League held a fundraiser Saturday to help 13-year-old Matthew Knoebel, of Lansdale, in his leukemia fight. The event featured 'Cops vs. Kids' basketball games, Old Navy fashion shows, raffles and more.

The first major event for the North Penn Police Activities League was a success Saturday at Penndale Middle School in Lansdale. More importantly, it brought some more support to the Knoebel family, as Penndale Middle Schooler Matthew, 13, continues to go through medical treatment for his leukemia diagnosis. "Right now, I'm a little overwhelmed," said North Penn PAL Executive Director Greg O'Brien. "All the people that showed up—the volunteers, the cops, the kids—it's a fantastic outpouring of community support." The North Penn PAL organized the fundraiser for Knoebel and his family, which featured three "Cops vs. Kids" basketball games, Old Navy fashion shows, raffles, silent auctions and more. In all three games, the North Penn middle …

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North Penn PAL Nears April 27 Fundraiser Spectacular

The nonprofit youth and teen police activities league is holding a fundraiser for the family of Matthew Knoebel, 13, of Lansdale, who is battling leukemia. The event is at Penndale Middle School.

With 23 days to go, more activity suggestions and entertaiment ideas for an April 27 fundraiser kept stacking up among the volunteers and board members of North Penn Police Activities League Wednesday afternoon inside the meeting room at Towamencin Township Hall. The ideas and offers kept coming for the 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. event at Penndale Middle School: A local rock band of North Penn students expressed interest in playing the event, a business offered to donate a canopy for the food area, and so on. While the charity is admirable, the event simply has no more room for even more activities. The fundraiser will benefit 13-year-old leukemia fighter Matthew Knoebel, of Lansdale. It also takes place, naturally, at Knoebel's current school. The…

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North Penn PAL Fundraiser for Lansdale Leukemia Patient Gaining Speed

Matthew Knoebel, 13, is undergoing a bone marrow transplant in his battle with acute myeloid leukemia. North Penn Police Activities League is ramping up an April 27 fundraiser, featuring cops versus youth basketball games and Old Navy fashion shows.

The April 27 North Penn Police Activities League fundraiser for teenage Lansdale leukemia patient Matthew Knoebel is getting bigger and better by the month. The highlights of the event, running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Penndale Middle School in Lansdale, are three youth versus cops basketball games and two Old Navy teen fashion shows with local North Penn School District boys and girls as models. On top of that, there will be food, beverages, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction and a basket auction. Auction items donated thus far include: The event isn't without its appearances either. Schultz, a two-time Stanley Cup NHL champion, is expected to be there, as is three-time NBA World Champion Gerald Henderson Sr.  Oh, and The Amazing Spider-…

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Old Navy Sponsors Fundraiser for Lansdale Youth

Old Navy, along with organizations like North Penn PAL and North Penn YMCA, and area businesses like Chantilly Floral, Theraplay and Cardano Realtors, held a bake sale fundraiser for Matthew Knoebel and his family

It was a case of come one, come all when local shoppers and supporters stopped in Old Navy at Airport Square in Montgomery Township Saturday for a bake sale fundraiser to support Matthew Knoebel, 13, and his family. Knoebel, a Penndale Middle Schooler, is battling acute myeloid leukemia and is awaiting a bone marrow transplant this month. Old Navy brought out businesses like Cardano Realtors, Chantilly Floral Boutique, Theraplay and Wells Fargo to support the cause. North Penn YMCA had a table at the store, as did North Penn Police Activities League.  There was also a face painting table in the back of the store manned by associate Ali Moore. Tables were set up around the store for the entire business day. Assistant store manager Aisha …

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Preston & Steve, The Fanatic Step Up for NP PAL Fundraiser

The North Penn Police Activities League is planning an April 27 fundraiser to support a 13-year-old Lansdale boy battling leukemia

Gadzooks! The Preston & Steve Sow of 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia have stepped up to show its support for an April 27 fundraiser at Penndale Middle School organized by the North Penn Police Activities League. The North Penn PAL is in the midst of planning a fundraiser for Lansdale teen Matthew Knoebel, who is at present battling acute myeloid leukemia. Knoebel recently finished another exhaustive round of chemotherapy at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and he awaits a bone marrow transplant next month. Towamencin Township Police Officer Patrick Horne, a member of the North Penn PAL executive board and police liaison, said he had reached out to Kathy Romano of the Preston & Steve Show. The North Penn PAL will be advertising on the WMMR …

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North Penn PAL Planning Fanatical Fundraiser for Leukemia Patient

The North Penn Police Activities League is in the early planning stages of a fundraiser full of flair to benefit 13-year-old Matthew Knoebel, of Lansdale. Early ideas include an Old Navy-sponsored fashion show and a cops vs. kids basketball game

An Old Navy-sponsored fashion show, a "cops vs. kids" Round Robin basketball tournament, a half-court shot contest, a silent auction, Chase Utley autographs, North Penn and Lansdale Catholic sports team volunteers, raffles, hot dogs, sumo fat suit wrestling. Putting the chief of police in a dunk tank. On Wednesday afternoon, 10 people from various professional backgrounds filled a room inside Towamencin Township Municipal Complex with these ideas and more, all to benefit one boy. It was a special meeting of the young North Penn Police Activities League and family members of 13-year-old Lansdale resident Matthew Knoebel. Knoebel was there in thought — he is awaiting a bone marrow transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, having …

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UGFD Surprises Young Lansdale Leukemia Patient with Donation

Matthew Knoebel, 13, is battling acute myeloid leukemia at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Upper Gwynedd Fire Department rallied around the teen and held a special hoagie sale fundraiser

UGFD Surprises Lansdale Teen With Donation

Upper Gwynedd Fire Department members visited the home of leukemia patient Matthew Knoebel, 13, at his Lansdale home Tuesday night, where they presented a check of more than $1,500 in proceeds from a special hoagie sale last Saturday.

There wasn't a dry eye on Poplar Street Tuesday night. Matthew Knoebel, 13, and his mother, Christina Simpson, stood out front of their home, with tears down their faces, and welcomed the heroes at their doorstep. The red lights from the engine and the tower ladder truck of Upper Gwynedd Fire Department illuminated the entire length of the quiet Lansdale street on a crisp February night — this time they were not signaling for an emergency. They were beacons of charity. Upper Gwynedd Fire Chief John Scheiter, along with fellow members and volunteers, hand-delivered to Knoebel and Simpson a check totaling $1,560 in proceeds garnered from a special hoagie sale last Saturday. "He's a great kid, and we thought it was a great opportunity to do …

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