WAKE FOREST, NC - July 27, 2009 - The Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments, along with several other area police, fire, and EMS agencies, braved sweltering heat on Saturday to raise over $1,300 for the 200 Club of Wake County in a charity softball tournament at the Zebulon Community Park in Zebulon, NC.
In addition to the Wake Forest Police and Fire Departments, the tournament featured public safety units from Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon.
The Wake Forest Police Department finished undefeated in the competition to capture bragging rights and possession of the tournament trophy which will be on display at the police department for the remainder of the year.
Kneeing (left to right): Cindy Perry, Rob Woyicki, Scott Graham, Sam Coleman (bat boy), Adam Carlson. Standing (left to right): Chris Minor, Kim Warren, Josh LeConey, Brad Pleasant, Brandon Cribb, Matt Perkinson, Larry Danforth, Trent Coleman
Members of the winning team were Cindy Perry, Rob Woyicki, Scott Graham, Sam Coleman (bat boy), Adam Carlson, Chris Minor, Kim Warren, Josh LeConey, Brad Pleasant, Brandon Cribb, Matt Perkinson, Larry Danforth, and Trent Coleman.
"It felt great to take home the tournament trophy, but the money we raised for the 200 Club of Wake County was what really mattered," said Wake Forest Police Lt. Trent Coleman.
According to its website, the 200 Club of Wake County is an organization of concerned citizens dedicated to providing immediate financial help for the spouse and children of police officers, sheriff deputies, firemen, EMS squad members and North Carolina State Highway Patrol serving in Wake County who lose their life in the line of duty.
"We'd like to thank everyone who supported this event, whether as a participant, volunteer, contributor, or spectator," said Coleman. "We'd also like to especially thank Zebulon Police Chief Tim Hayworth and Captain Dennis Brannan and the Zebulon Parks & Recreation Department for their hard work and for hosting this year's event."
For more information or to make a donation to the 200 Club of Wake County, contact Lt. Coleman at (919) 554-6156 or tcoleman@wakeforestnc.gov.
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For more information about the Town of Wake Forest, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 554-6196.