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04/24/2007 Archived Entry: "NYPD vs. LAPD Boxing Spectacular - Event for 9/11 Charity"
Press Release - NYPD vs. LAPD Boxing Spectacular - Event for 9/11 Charity“Heroes and Legends…a Night at the Fights” to Benefit Tuesday’s Children
New York, NY - 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. Individual tickets are $500, while tables range from $3,500 to $10,000. All tables include seating for ten, fine cigars and recognition in the evening’s program. To purchase tickets, reserve seating and for more information, please contact Amy Wright at 212-319-3988.
