Key West BBQ Raises Big for Kids' Cancer — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Key West BBQ Raises Big for Kids' Cancer — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

June 17, 2026 · 40 min · Season 1 · Episode 17

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The McLemore Boys discuss the Key West Barbecue Invitational, which raises funds for childhood cancer research.

Episode 17 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. The McLemore Boys bring the podcast straight to the Key West Barbecue Invitational, where the entire event benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. They sit down first with Chris Geib on why 43 kids a day get diagnosed with cancer and why less-toxic, more targeted treatment is the mission, then bring on Bear Holeman, the fisherman who helped build this event from a small group of buddies into a 22-team competition raising real money and awareness. Guests: Chris Geib — Chief Development Officer, National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. linkedin.com/in/chris-geib Bear Holeman — Fisherman, co-organizer of the Key West Barbecue Invitational. instagram.com/bearholeman In this episode: What the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation actually funds and why government dollars don't cover it How a small fishing trip between friends turned into a 22-team barbecue and fishing competition for charity The story behind W Sauce and how it became a fixture in the barbecue community Hero of the Week: the kids fighting childhood cancer with no fear, plus a reflection on fatherhood Faith, Family, Food, Fun, Freedom — and a huge shoutout to…

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