 It was a record breaking night for 911 Gives Hope as supporters packed Ford Center Saturday night to cheer on their favorite fighters in the 9th year of Guns and Hoses. Guns and Hoses is a charity boxing match between local Police Officers and Firefighters, and is a well-known and popular event with the community. During the event, Ryan O’Bryan, Guns and Hoses new announcer, announced Guns and Hoses had raised $121,732 for 911 Gives Hope.
Pyro, music and fights filled Ford Center as Guns and Hoses took over with a record breaking attendance for a total of 8,048. Mickey, who is the inspiration around 911 Gives Hope, had the opportunity to share a video of her and Garth Brooks singing “The River†on the Jumbo Tron between the fights. For the fighters, it is a win-win situation; they get to go to the ring and win or lose the battle, they are the reason 911 Gives Hope broke a fundraising and attendance record, and that is the biggest win of all.
“The 911 Gives Hope board is very pleased with this year’s event. It was the most exciting one yet and when the bills are tallied, we are confident we will have raised more funds than we have ever had.†said 911 Gives Hope Board Member and Evansville’s Police Chief, Billy Bolin.
With Guns claiming the win in an 8-6 series, the night ended in celebration and success for 911 Gives Hope.
