PHOTO RECAP: HOLIDAY BOWLing Tourney to Benefit LPD Blue Santa; Sign up for Blue Santa
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 7, 2013, Comments Off
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
(Laredo, Tx)-Once again, it’s that time of year to help the less fortunate children of this community have a wonderful Christmas. “While for many, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, there are countless more young children in Laredo who do not get to experience the joy and excitement of opening up presents on Christmas morning,” said Cm. Cindy Liendo. “Since the true spirit of Christmas is giving, the City of Laredo is proud to host the 9th Annual HOLIDAY BOWLing to for Blue Santa as he helps to make Christmas merry for needy boys and girls.”
The 9th Annual HOLIDAY BOWLing Tournament will take place on Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 12 PM to 3 PM. Cost is $30 per person or $150 a team of 5. Sponsor lane ads are also available. For more information, visit www.laredopd.com.
Cm. Vela echoed the sentiment, inviting the community, law enforcement agencies, media outlets, businesses, and of course, City of Laredo departments to challenge each other to help raise funds for such a worthy cause, all while having a good time.
“With nearly 2,000 children in need, this is the perfect opportunity to help ring in the Christmas spirit into our community and into your hearts, by helping Blue Santa,” stated Cm. Vela.
Cm. Liendo is proud to be able to keep the HOLIDAY BOWL tradition alive for Blue Santa, by hosting the bowling tournament. “It’s such a great cause, I hope the community supports this event.”
Eight years ago, Holiday Bowl started as a flag-football game between City of Laredo employees versus the media and other community leaders. The City holds a slight edge over their faux rivals, with a 4-3 record for the bowl. Past events have included Dallas Cowboys legends Bill Bates, Chad Hennings and Drew Pearson making an appearance. Last year was the first HOLIDAY BOWLing tournament. All told, thousands of toys have been distributed by the Laredo Police Department Blue Santa program to needy children in Laredo.
Since its inception eight years ago, HOLIDAY BOWL and HOLIDAY BOWLing have helped approximately 16,000 needy children in our community. See attached flyers for information on HOLIDAY BOWLing.
Families can also begin to sign up for assistance through the Laredo Police Department’s Community Relations Blue Santa program starting on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 through Friday, November 15, 2013, between 10 AM – 6 PM at the City Hall Annex, LPD CR Office, 1102 North Bob Bullock Loop 20. With a valid TX ID or Driver License, families can sign up children up to 10 years of age.
