Firefighters Battle for Charity
Over the past two weeks I have been a part of some great charity events with the Romulus firefighters. On November 26th we played the Halecreek Elementary staff in the 1st annual Turkey Flag Football Bowl and came out with a victory. Last night, Dec 4th, the Romulus firefighters took on Merriman Elementary staff and parents in a basketball game at Merriman school. The outcome was not in our favor last night. Kudos to the Merriman team for their victory, although at both events the victory was for the Romulus Goodfellows and their efforts to make sure “no child is without a Christmas”. The Halecreek event raised over $200 plus toys and at Merriman we received over (3) big boxes of wonderful toys. Some proceeds from concessions and a collection went to a young Merriman student who was injured a few weeks ago.
I would like to extend my thanks to the staff, parents and kids of both schools who played, and those who rooted everyone on. A special thanks to the Romulus fire fighters who came out on their own time for this good cause. Lt Mike Wojtylko, Kevin Krause, Andy Ellis, Drew McNeil, Matthew Wilhide, Todd Tingstad, Jason Pittman, Bud McDiarmid, , Mike Gubaci (his family also, who took pics for us), fire pup, and joining us from Metro Airport Fire Dept., Kevin Wojtylko. A special thanks to Jerry Frayer for a great job at the ref spot and his son for playing with our team. I’m proud to be associated with these guys, as they show such dedication to these causes that are so important to our City. Also, a thank you to our Romulus Cable people for being there. I hope to work with these guys again in my next adventure.
thats coool you guys did that. Loved the show friday. The thing on Jim Rome was hilarious. I agree no 0-16 for the Lions, PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Comment by ken — December 7, 2008 @ 11:38 am
To be honest, I was a bit nervous about playing football, but it turned out to be a lot of fun. Maybe next time we should challenge your team in a game of basketball.
Comment by Stacy — December 9, 2008 @ 12:15 pm
Well Stacy, set it up, our basketball legs will only get stronger the more we play. Thanks to everyone at the two schools (except the elected school board members who couldn’t even come out to support the cause), who played us and helped raise money and toys for the Romulus Goodfellows with the fire fighters.
Comment by john — December 11, 2008 @ 11:49 pm