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CITY OF SOUTH BEND
PETE BUTTIGIEG, MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2012
Contact: Debra Johnson, Director of Communications
Phone: 574-235-5853
SOUTH BEND POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
HOST BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT FOR CHARITY
South Bend The South Bend and Mishawaka Fire and Police Departments have come
together to battle each other for a good cause. Captain Scott Webber of the South Bend
Fire Department coordinated the basketball tournament to collect canned goods and/or
financial donations for the Kroc Center's food pantry. The tournament takes place
Sunday,April 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Kroc Center at 900
West Western Ave.
"This is an opportunity to have fun while supporting a good cause," said Webber. "The
Kroc Center opened its doors to both fire and police departments to partake in an event
that will benefit families in the community."
The cost for entry is $3 or three canned goods. There are two teams competing in the
tournament. The South Bend Fire and Police Departments will take on the Mishawaka
Fire and Police Departments.
Both departments will have safety training and vehicles on location for interactive
demonstrations for children. All proceeds will go to the Salvation Army Family Resource
Center.
1400 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING•227 W.JEFFERSON BOULEVARD•SOUTH BEND,INDIANA 46601
PHONE 574/235-9261• FAx 574/235-9892