For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1600019 |
| Date Issued: | Mar 23, 2016 - 1:45pm |
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Be a part of the fight to end cancer by joining local peace officers and firefighters for this year's Guns and Hoses Benefit Golf Tournament |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
For three years local peace officers and firefighters have competed against each other to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation through the Guns and Hoses Benefit Golf Tournament. This year, you are invited to be part of the competition.
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office invite the public to enter this year's tournament scheduled for Monday, April 25, at the LakeRidge Golf Course.
The tournament is a four-person best ball scramble and is open to all golfers who want to join our public safety personnel in an enjoyable day of giving back to the community. You make the choice of which team you want to play for.
Tournament registration is $125. This includes golf, cart and lunch. For more information, contact (775) 328-3012.
What: 2016 Guns and Hoses Benefit Golf Tournament for the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation.
When: Monday, April 25, 2016, shotgun start at 9:00 a.m.
Where: LakeRidge Golf Course, 1218 Golf Club Drive, Reno
Contact: To register, call (775) 328-3012
The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation's vision is to reach every family affected by childhood cancer in the Northern Nevada and Eastern Sierra regions. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with cancer and their families by providing financial assistance and compassionate support programs while advocating for increased research funds and raising public awareness. For more information, visit nvchildrenscancer.org.
Photo: It is a Guns and Hoses tradition for members of the firefighters team to dress in SWAT gear and members of the law enforcement team to dress in firefighting gear when teeing off on the tenth hole.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.