Mariano launch of epilepsy coffee campaign

Miguel Cervantes, who plays Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of the hit musical, will perform live at Mariano’s in Lakeview from 11 a.m. until noon. The performance marks the launch of a coffee blend created in honor of his daughter, Adelaide, who is fighting childhood epilepsy.

Cervantes and his wife Kelly initiated the #MyShotAtEpilespy campaign to raise awareness about epilepsy, referencing the song “My Shot” from the play.

Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea owner Michael Schultz, moved by the family’s story, wanted to support their cause. Adelaide’s Blend by Fairgrounds is made with Brazilian, Colombian and Honduran coffee beans with flavor notes of chocolate, black cherry and marshmallow.

It is now available fresh roasted, whole bean and ground, online at Javaya, at all Fairgrounds locations and 41 Mariano’s stores across Chicagoland. Twenty percent of Adelaide’s Blend sales will be donated to Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE).

“At Mariano’s we are committed to local partnerships, products and causes. We are excited to partner with Fairgrounds and the Cervantes family, and look forward to raising funds for CURE,” said Mariano’s vice president Donald Fitzgerald in a statement.

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