There are so many charities, community groups and events we can sponsor it is hard to decide what to do. I thought I'd present it to you. Have you noticed a need or cause that you feel strongly about? Is there something you would like to see us do?

Please let me know.

I would like to focus on one charity / activity and support it with everything we have. The project can be as big as you want, go ahead, dream up something. It can be anything you can imagine, from sponsoring kids in Africa to providing disaster relief.

Thanks all

just thought id add, by posting a response it in no way obligates you to participate in said charity



sorry for the lame disclaimer but Im a little disappointed no one responded

I would like to see us do something for fallen officers. Just a thought. They do a pretty cool Bike ride every year.

Chris, my problem is there are SO many different organizations it makes it really hard to focus on one.
That said I'm fond of Iternational Justice Missions, and Food for the Hungry

Yep, FFH is a good organization. When we were in the college group together at north phoenix we sponsored 2 kids for about 5 years. I know FFH has mission trips people can participate on too

Another one I was thinking of was helping out with one of the lost boys (sudanese refugees we know) with the school he is building in Sudan. Last I heard he has raised enough money for a building and has several hundred students. Might be cool to help them with that too

nate wrote:I would like to see us do something for fallen officers. Just a thought. They do a pretty cool Bike ride every year.

My dad is the Chairman for the F.O.P (faternal order of police). It is an organization that helps raise money for families of officers that were killed in the line of duity.

If this is something you are interested in I can get all the information from him on different events and we can all help out.

Since we are thinking of fallen officers I would like to throw this out there. Recently there was a charity fight put on called Guns and Hoses, that pitted firemen and police officers boxing to raise money for the 100 club, that gives to fallen or injured firemen or officers. This man has fought for our country, put his life on the line on our streets and was giving of his time to help others when his injury occured. I think it would be great to find a way to help him and his family.

Article:
Phoenix officer collapses after charity fight
by Michael Ferraresi - Sept. 15, 2008 06:42 PM
The Arizona Republic
A 22-year-old Phoenix police officer who collapsed after boxing a firefighter during a charity bout at Fort McDowell Casino is in critical condition and "fighting for his life," officials said Monday.

Officer Barry Scott, who joined Phoenix police in 2007, was off-duty and participating in one of four weight class showcases at an event Friday to raise money for the 100 Club of Arizona. The non-profit organization raises money to support the families of officers and firefighters killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.

Scott was taken to an area hospital after a referee stopped his fight against a Chandler firefighter during the event titled "Guns & Hoses," which a local promoter billed as an exhibition of "Valley's toughest firemen and police officers."

Phoenix police Sgt. Andy Hill said Scott is on life support, surrounded by his family and fellow officers who are rallying around Scott's wife and infant child.

Hill said Scott "went into distress and passed out" after his fight, though it was unclear what caused the trauma.

Scott, an officer in the Maryvale Precinct, joined Phoenix Police after returning from an 18-month tour of Iraq with the Army National Guard.

Len Hayko of FelKO Promotions, who organized the Guns & Hoses event, did not return calls for comment.

Hayko organizes other "Bad Boy Boxing" amateur competitions at Fort McDowell Casino. Friday's event was the casino's first event featuring law enforcement personnel.

A portion of the Friday event's proceeds from $20-$80 tickets will be donated to the 100 Club, an organization devoted to providing financial aid to the families of fallen officers and firefighters.

The 100 Club of Arizona released a statement Monday in support of the Scott family.

"Officer Scott is a hero," the statement said. "He has defended our country, our city streets and given much to the community. When a young family is faced with tragedy, it is always heart-breaking and gut-wrenching."

Spectators at the event said Scott's fight went a few rounds before the referee checked the fighters and called it. Other fights, with some of the most physically-fit law enforcement personnel in the Valley, were also called prematurely.

"The refs were very conscious of what was going on," said Chandler Fire Battalion Chief Dan Couch, who attended the event.

"They all had headgear," Couch said. "They all had gear around their waists. They all had mouthpieces. I didn't see anyone hurt any worse than anyone else."

http://www.azcentral.com/community/phoenix/articles/2008/09/15/20080915hurtcop0916.html

I'll second that one.

My1stJeep wrote:Since we are thinking of fallen officers I would like to throw this out there. Recently there was a charity fight put on called Guns and Hoses, that pitted firemen and police officers boxing to raise money for the 100 club, that gives to fallen or injured firemen or officers. This man has fought for our country, put his life on the line on our streets and was giving of his time to help others when his injury occured. I think it would be great to find a way to help him and his family.

Update... it is with a sad heart I post the following:
A 22-year-old Phoenix police officer who collapsed after boxing a firefighter during a charity bout at Fort McDowell Casino has died.

Officer Barry Scott passed away Tuesday afternoon at an undisclosed hospital. He leaves behind a wife and infant child.

My prayers go out to his family and friends....

Sooooo do we want to plan something? Is this what we want to do or something else? Lots of views buy few responses...

I believe from talking with Offroadaz a Christian outreach organization would be prefered instead of local support (i.e. police officers) that have much set up already. Not knocking the PD, but there are plenty of opportunities that have little support and smaller spotlight yet larger goals.

Let's get this idea kicking around again.

We could organize our own little cleanup twice a year. It doesn't have to be a huge production with 100's of people there. We could pick a trail and "sponsor" it and go out and clean it up every 6 months. Kind of like the Adopt-A-Highway.