Words and photos by Indiana University Timmy Foundation Fundraising Chair
Gaby Cheikh. More info on Timmyaplooza here.
For the 3rd annual and most successful Timmypalooza, bands and local businesses alike came together for a day with the simple purpose of bringing attention to the Timmy Foundation, an organization whose mission is, simply put, "drugs and money".
What that means is traveling to third world countries to provide healthcare and education for villages in need. Starting off the festivities were locals and Timmypalooza veterans, The Giggles, playing their signature brand of pop-rock.
After their set, The Mirror Stage, hailing from St. Louis, performed. In between bands, you could make your way to booths of other local non for profits to learn how to get more involved in our local and national community as well as some food from some favorite local restaurants.
At mid-day, Bloomington favorites Husband&Wife and Alexander the Great, who also played for the 2nd annual Timmypalooza, performed to a packed tent.
During The Delicious' set, our perfect September day turned into a rain storm. The Delicious was quick to pull their audience under the tent with them and the show continued.
After a short rain delay following The Delicious' set, Indiana royalty, Rodeo Ruby Love started it back up.
Closing out the event was Chicago's next breakout artist, Company of Thieves.
Thanks to all the bands and volunteers alike, we were able to raise over $2,400 for Timmy Foundation's efforts to build an ICU and postpartum ward in Ecuador.
