Guns N’ Hoses: Detroit Metro Area
Detroit Metro residents can show their support for the city's police department and help raise funds for the families of fallen Police Officers and Firemen that were killed in the line of duty. Guns N’ Hoses feature three-round boxing matches between area Police Officers and Fire fighters. The event raises money for immediate and long-term financial aid as well as other support to the families of Police Officers and Fire fighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The essence of this event is to show support for the law enforcement agencies and to help the community. The target sum to be raised with this event is $50,000.00 Guns N’ Hoses can be a great tradition in Detroit. Every year, residents of Detroit would come together with family and friends for a great night of boxing that supports the families of our fallen heroes. There can't be a better cause or a better way to kick off the holiday season All residents of the Detroit Metro Area are encouraged to participate and show their support for the police department and fire service. Monies raised would be used to make mortgage and car payments, pay off debt, and defrays the expenses of higher education for families affected by the loss of a loved one whom has served in the line of duty. In addition, each family gets a "friend of the family" volunteer to keep them in touch with the organization. At this event, Police Officers, Fire fighters and EMT/Paramedics will square off in the ring to see who will reign victorious. You can be there: ü If you are an EMT/Paramedic, be a boxer ü Sponsor a boxer so they can participate ü Buy a table, several levels available with VIP perks ü Buy a General Admission ticket and cheer on your boxer ü Advertise in the Guns N’ Hoses Program ü Volunteer at the event There are so many ways to get involved and support your local police officers, fire fighters and first responders. All proceeds benefit the Detroit Crime Commission’s Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund, providing financial assistance to the spouses and children of those who make the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. The Detroit Guns N’ Hoses event can be made possible by residents and the selfless early responders who are brave enough to enter the ring. Spouses and/or children of Public Safety Officers killed in the line of duty in the greater Detroit Metropolitan area can also participate at this event.
Show your support for local area police, fire and EMT by sponsoring them in this year’s Guns N’ Hoses Charity Boxing Event. Your generous donation will supply your boxer with their needed gear and equipment to safely enter the ring and compete for their firehouse or police station. The campaign runs from January 2015 to April 2015, so there is enough time for residents to get their contributions in and be a part of the event As a Boxer Sponsor, you receive: ü Logo on Boxer’s Clothes ü Logo on Boxer’s Robe, Sponsor keeps the robe ü Ad in Program Event Book ü 2 General Admission tickets to the event Your Boxer Receives: ü Championship Belt (awarded to winners) ü Boxing Shoes ü Boxing Trunks ü Boxing Tank ü Robe to wear (Sponsor keeps the robe) ü Protector ü Mouthpiece ü USA Boxing Registration
