For Immediate Release
| PR #: | 1800051 |
| Date Issued: | May 03, 2018 - 9:18am |
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Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament raises more than $25,000 for the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation |
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| CONTACT: | Bob Harmon Washoe County Sheriff's Office Office 775-785-6235 Cell 775-722-5517 |
The annual Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament had its best year to date in 2018, raising more than $25,000 to support the Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation.
For six years now, Washoe County law enforcement officers, firefighters, and citizens have competed in this fundraising golf tournament at Lakeridge Golf Course. The total donation for all six years is approximately $115,000 for the Children's Cancer Foundation.
Guns and Hoses 2018 would not have been a success without the generous support of Duncan Golf Management and the tournament's numerous sponsors and donors.
Major donors to this year's tournament include the Washoe County Sheriff's Supervisory Deputies Association, Truckee Meadows Firefighters Association Local 2487, Truckee Meadows Chief Officers Association, Audi Reno Tahoe, Jay Kenny/Doughboys Donuts, Northern Nevada Chapter of Safari International, Belfor Property Restoration, Sonny and Kelli Newman, and Erik Riekenberg of Epik Entertainment.
Additional support was provided by our Hole Sponsors: Washoe County Sheriff's Deputies Association, Ryan Souza, Sherman Boxx for Sheriff, Professional Billing Services, Carrie Sieben at LL Realty, Gabe Jurado at Evergreen Home Loans, Paul McKenzie Reno City Council, Bob Lucey Washoe County Commissioner, Doughboys Donuts, Reliance Grounds Management, Ross-Herrera Memorial Golf Tournament, Brutello Duo - Marc and Michelle Bello, Devon Reese in Honor of Emily Reese, Tahoe Douglas Firefighters Association Local 2441, Richard Skow at Partsmaster, Firefighters First Credit Union, High Sierra Auto Sales, and Moundhouse True Value Hardware.
Raffle donations were provided by: Gordon Stowe at Professional Billing Services, Kevin Eccles, Reno-Tahoe Golf Headquarters, Lowe's, Western Nevada Supply, Barracuda Championship, Reno Napa Auto Parts, Valor Flags, Jon and Carrie Sieben, Silver and Blue Outfitters Campus Store, Black Rock Bicycles, Somersett Golf and Country Club, BJ's Restaurant, Green Gulch Ranch Incorporated, Flag Store Sign and Banner, Larkellen, Sportsman's Warehouse, Seven Troughs Distilling Company, Custom Truck Accessories, Mark Fore and Strike, Eikelberger Awning & Drapery Co., Hoss Hog Guides and Outfitters, Joel Pilcher Art, Summit Ridge Home Depot, Reliance Grounds Management, Reno Vulcanizing, The Fowl Life/Banded Nation, Eldorado Resorts Reno, The Depot, Southern Wine and Spirits, Renner Equipment, Foster Machining/American Brother Designs, My Wedding Library, Total Wine & More, Yankee Candle, Superior Equipment, L.N. Curtis, James Fewins Agency - American Family Insurance, IAFF Financial Corporation, Signature Landscapes, Nevada Association Services, Chewy and Jug's, Sherri Micone at Elite Health Executive Care & Wellness, IMBIB Custom Brews, Lahontan Golf Club, Eric Dean, DDS, Truckee Meadows Firefighters Foundation, Whispering Vine, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Hammer and Saw, and Trent Fabrication.
The Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation's vision is to reach every family affected by childhood cancer in northern Nevada and the 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.
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.