9-02-2020 1:25am

Acoustapalooza Raises Over $16,000 for Juvenile Diabetes

Rick Amburgey Neighbor

Scott Hall broadcasted his "Live at 5" program on his Hall Around Town Radio Facebook page from the The Barrel in Springboro earlier today to reveal the preliminary total for Sunday's Acoustapalooza event. He was joined by Dawn Roskovich, co-owner of The Barrel, for the show. They discussed the all-day event, which was held at The Barrel.

Acoustapalooza featured nine performances on the main stage and nine performances on the side stage. The main stage was sponsored by Superior Hyundai of Beavercreek and the side stage was sponsored by Ruscello's Salon. Acoustapalooza also had a silent auction and raffles throughout the day.

Hall revealed that the preliminary total was $16,664, which does not count all donations. There is still money being donated. The money will be donated to Dayton's Children's Hospital Foundation to benefit local children and teens with Type 1 juvenile diabetes.

Hall said they were blessed with an amazing event that was supported by the entire community. "From the musicians to the donors to the volunteers and the Barrel staff, it couldn’t have been any better," he said.

Acoustapalooza was originally scheduled to be held in March, but it had to be postponed because of the stay-at-home order and the COVID-19 pandemic. Hall said he wasn't completely sure if they were going to be able to have the event this year. "But we gave it a shot and absolutely crushed last year‘s donation amount," he said. "I would’ve never dreamed that people would be so generous, but I think they wanted to get out and enjoy live music again and we gave them a full day of it, along with fun games, raffles, and prizes."

Hall said he is so happy that they could raise so much money for the Dayton Children’s Hospital foundation juvenile diabetes programs and he would like to thank the entire community for supporting their efforts.

Juvenile diabetes is a cause that is very personal for Roskovich. "That fundraiser is near and dear to my heart. My daughter suffers from this awful disease and there’s nothing I can do about it but support her and make sure she has the proper tools," she said, adding that Acoustapalooza helps families who can’t afford the proper tools to actively take care of their children.

Roskovich credits Hall, all of the volunteers, all the bands and the staff for making Acoustapalooza such a success. "Everyone always tells me that we do such a great job with the community giving back etc., but I feel like that’s what you’re supposed to do," she said.