Police “Punch Up” Support
for Troops to “Soldier On”
April 29, 2009
(APR 29) Brampton- The Canadian Emergency
Services Boxing Association (CESBA) is stepping into the ring to support
the Canadian Forces "Soldier On" Fund. This fund supports the recovery
men and women of the Canadian Forces who have sustained physical or
psychological injury. This event is part of the Ontario Police Memorial
weekend which occurs the 1st weekend in May of every year.
Members of the returning 3rd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment will be
in attendance. They are being honoured and welcomed home from their
recent deployment to Afghanistan.
All are invited to join us as we salute these "True Canadian Heroes" and
support the "Soldier On" fund. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00
at the door. More info available at cesba.ca ; Peel Regional Police
Association or at the West Seven Lounge.
When: Saturday May 2nd, 2009 – Doors Open at 2 p.m. – 3. p.m.
Training session with Canada's next world Champion Troy "The Boss" Ross.
Opening Ceremonies at 4 p.m. with a post event social and dance.
What: CESBA is hosting a sanctioned boxing event featuring female/male
police officers from Halton, Hamilton, Peel, London, Toronto, O.P.P.,
NYPD and the Ministry of Community Safety and Corrections. There will be
an open training session, by the next W.B.C. Cruiserweight Champion -
Brampton's Troy Ross at the venue, prior to the opening ceremonies.
Who: Join your media colleagues, members of the Canadian Forces and
emergency services, the community, Boxing Icons including George Chuvalo
along with other VIP's, Boxing Ontario Executive and Dignitaries for
this most important event.
For further information about this event or for pre-event interviews
with soldiers or participants please contact Barry Dolan – 647 242 9269
– info@cesba.ca . We invite you to our website for more information at
cesba.ca Source/PR Published on WBAN.
