Tuesday, April 24, 2007

NYPD vs. LAPD Boxing Spectacular - Event for 9/11 Charity


LOS ANGELES - On Thursday, June 7, 2007 at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers from 6pm to 11pm, boxers from the New York Police Department will duke it out against their counterparts from Los Angeles at “Heroes and Legends… a Night at the Fights,” a fundraiser to support Tuesday’s Children, a nonprofit organization committed to assisting families who lost a loved one on 9/11..
Los Angeles will be represented by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Both teams are comprised of active officers who are all highly-trained, amateur boxers.
The event, which will feature a cocktail reception, dinner, and a silent and live auction, will be attended by numerous boxing and sports legends from the NHL, NFL, MLB and NBA.
All proceeds will benefit Tuesday’s Children’s wide-range of programs and services including, Next Steps, Career Paths, Mentoring and First Steps.
WHAT: Police Officers from New York square off in the boxing ring against law enforcement officers from L.A. at “Heroes and Legends…a Night at the Fights” -- a special gala fundraising dinner to benefit Tuesday’s Children (9/11 Families)
WHEN: Thursday, June 7, 2006 6:00pm – 11:00pm
WHERE: Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers811 7th Avenue on 53rd Street
TICKET PRICE: Individual tickets are $500Tables range from $3,500 to $10,000. All tables include seating for ten, fine cigars and recognition in the evening’s program.
TICKET INFORMATION: Amy Wright (212) 319-3988

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