--- title: DON'T DIE | Special Edition Beer Release image: https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hubfs/Stephen/Dont%20Die%20Square.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#main-content) [![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=375&height=219&name=Thrive%20Crop.png "Thrive Crop")](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com) - About Us - [Meet Chad](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/chad) - [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys) - Finding a Cure - [Brain Cancer Research](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research) - Fundraisers - [Walk to Cure Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/walk) - [Shop Apparel Store](https://www.causeteam.com/shop/detail/thrive-brain-cancer-walk-merch) - [Burger & Beer Benefit](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit) - [DON'T DIE Campaign](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer) - [Become a Sponsor](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/sponsorships) - [BURGER & BEER BENEFIT](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) - [DONATE NOW](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/QYQXM7qK9nqbZH?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) Limited Edition Beer Cans # DON'T DIE ![Dont Die](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephen/Dont%20Die.jpg?width=492&height=675&name=Dont%20Die.jpg) ANNOUCING SPECIAL EDITION RELEASE ## **DON'T DIE** benefits loved ones impacted by brain cancer. **Join us at the next [Burger & Beer Benefit for Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) to launch this year's new release of the DON'T DIE custom-labeled beer featuring names of loved ones impacted by this disease in our community! [Orders available](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer?hsLang=en). Limited quantities sold on a first-come, first-served basis.**   **"DON'T DIE" was advice Sawyer wrote in a birthday card to his Dad at 4 years old. This also became a slogan in Stephen’s fight to stay strong in his brain cancer journey.**   We continue to honor him by sharing this slogan with others impacted by cancer. Whether to stay strong in their own battle, or to keep their memory alive, strong and present.    Stephen passed away in 2023 after a 10 month battle with Glioblastoma (Grade 4 brain cancer) at the age of 37 years old. We continue to honor and toast to him. Now through this custom can, we can do our best to cheers to him and happy moments of living life fully as he would wish.   We want to include others in our support and use this campaign to lift others by bringing awareness, spreading hope, raising funds and uniting to make a better future of life without cancer.   Use these special edition cans to toast to others, celebrate them, or gift as a way to show support. Together, we can make a difference.   Cheers!   ![Stephen Signature](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephen/Stephen%20Signature.jpg?width=300&height=48&name=Stephen%20Signature.jpg) ![DONT DIE Preview 2025](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BBB%202025/DONT%20DIE%20Preview%202025.png?width=1133&height=793&name=DONT%20DIE%20Preview%202025.png) 2025 Special Release ## **DON'T DIE** Custom Cans Honors Loved Ones. We're proud to introduce this year's limited edition of DON’T DIE Beer! Originally brewed to honor Stephen Stepanek, this new release now has a special label that celebrates the names of other loved ones we've lost to brain cancer, or who are still fighting, and stories we carry with us.   DON’T DIE Beer sparks hope and raises critical funds for brain cancer awareness, support and research. It all started with words from Stephen's son — “DON'T DIE." It then turned into Stephen's promise to him to stay strong in his fight against cancer. Now it lives on as our promise to keep his memory alive while helping others on similar journeys do the same.   This beer isn’t just for drinking — it’s for remembering, connecting, and making a difference. Know someone impacted by cancer? ## DON'T DIE Future Cans to Include Names of Your Loved Ones ![Dont Die Boys](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Dont%20Die%20Boys.jpg?width=300&height=400&name=Dont%20Die%20Boys.jpg) No one should fight cancer alone. Share your stories with us, and the best to our ability, we will print your loved ones name on a special can released annually at Stephen's birthday to support those who are currently going through their own cancer journey, or to memorialize loved ones who have passed from cancer. Our hope is to include a list of names of those who have bravely faced or are currently facing cancer. To share their stories, to raise awareness, and provide support you do not go through this alone. Toast to your loved ones, and live life to the fullest the way they want us too. *Submission Deadline June 30, 2026.* ### Share Your Story ## Frequently Asked Questions ![Dont Die Beer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stephen/Dont%20Die%20Beer.jpg?width=300&height=317&name=Dont%20Die%20Beer.jpg)   ##### [QUESTION Where do I get them?](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#collapse1-dnd_area-module-6) Cans are available at the "Burger & Beer Benefit for Brain Cancer." After the event, please contact us at [thrivebraincancer@gmail.com](mailto:thrivebraincancer@gmail.com) for more details on these limited edition cans while supplies last. ##### [QUESTION How much do they cost?](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#collapse2-dnd_area-module-6) Adults can [purchase a meal and drink ticket](https://braincancer.ticketspice.com/burger-beer-benefit-for-brain-cancer-2024) to attend the "Burger & Beer Benefit for Brain Cancer" where the cans will be served. Additional cans will be available for purchase at the event for 6 pack for $20. After the event, cans can be purchased at Bass Farms while supplies last. ##### [QUESTIONS How long will they be for sale?](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#collapse3-dnd_area-module-6) This is a special edition printed can and only available while supplies last. ##### [QUESTIONS Where do proceeds get donated?](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#collapse4-dnd_area-module-6) Proceeds will benefit the THRIVE Brain Cancer non-profit in Eastern Iowa *(EIN 99-2975526).* ##### [QUESTIONS What kind of beer is it?](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/dont-die-beer#collapse5-dnd_area-module-6) "TAG" Tangerine Wheat Beer by Lion Bridge (locally brewed in Cedar Rapids)! Inspired by German "Radlers" that combine soda and beer to produce a light and refreshing beverage. Tag is a juicy and hazy wheat beer with the zesty citrus bite of tangerine. Enjoy a Tag! Enjoy the Day!" [Click here](https://www.lionbridgebrewing.com/beer) to learn more. *![Thrive Crop](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Thrive%20Crop.png?width=175&height=102&name=Thrive%20Crop.png)* *We need your help joining the fight against brain cancer in Eastern Iowa! Your support can make a difference and help save or prolong the life of a loved one battling the odds in your local community. Please consider being a part of our journey. THRIVE Brain Cancer is a 501(c)(3) non-profit EIN 99-2975526.* ### Contribute to the Journey [Who We Fight For](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/journeys?hsLang=en) [The Golden Halo Research ](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/research?hsLang=en) [Walk to Cure Brain Cancer](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/walk?hsLang=en) [Burger & Beer Benefit](https://www.thrivebraincancer.com/burger-beer-benefit?hsLang=en) [Make a Donation](https://app.hubspot.com/payments/FSgRSzf6?referrer=PAYMENT_LINK) #### Questions? 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