Overland
Park, KS – October 2016 / Newsmaker Alert / Travel industry leader
Global Connections, Inc. (GCI),
a travel club fulfillment and service provider of Global
Discovery Vacations, in conjunction with Title Boxing Club and other
locally based companies, will hold the 11th Annual Guns
N Hoses Boxing Fundraiser at the Kansas City Convention Center on Friday,
October 21.
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 The
event is one of the major fundraisers for the Surviving Spouse and Family
Endowment Fund (S.A.F.E.) which supports families of first responders who
have lost their loved ones in the line of duty. The not-for-profit organization
of the Kansas City Crime Commission supports the families of Law Enforcement
Officers, Firefighters and Emergency Services Personnel in the Kansas City
metropolitan area who have perished in the line of duty. In an effort to
help ease the pain felt by these suffering families, S.A.F.E. provides
emotional and financial support as well as college scholarships to children
of first responders.
According
to Tom Lyons, President and CEO of GCI and co-founder of Title Boxing Club,
“Four years ago Title Boxing Club came on as the Boxing Sponsor of this
event with GCI providing much of the grass roots assistance.”
GCI’s
creative team prepares graphics for all event materials, including artwork
and posters. GCI also hosts the web site, creates the program, designs
T-Shirts and uniforms. At past events, Tom Lyons has acted as auctioneer
and 50/50 raffle leader.
Nearly
1,500 people attended last year’s event. Boxers come from the ranks of
the Police, Firefighters and EMTs.
“These
men and women train very hard to raise money for the families of their
fallen brothers and sisters,” said Tom. “The event not only raises funds
but also personalizes these brave folks who volunteer to get in the ring
to support their community.”
GCI
donates resort condominiums for both the live and silent auctions. Other
auction items included are soccer packages and premium seats to Kansas
City sporting events.
“Backing
Guns N Hoses lets us show our appreciation to those who serve and protect
us,” said Tom.
The
VIP Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. on October 21 and doors open to the general
public at 6 p.m., with the first boxing match beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets
are available on Ticketmaster, through the KC Crime Commission and from
the participating boxers.
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Tom Lyons, CEO, Global Connections
Inc. and Kerri Stowell,
Fox News Channel 4, Kansas
City, MC the 2014 Guns N Hoses
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About
Global Connections, Inc.
Global
Connections, Inc. is based in Overland Park, KS, opening in 1996 as a travel
club fulfillment and service provider. Considered a leader in the travel
club industry, GCI offers the members of its Global
Discovery Vacations club program a wide variety of leisure benefits
and vacation options at more than 700 North American resorts. GCI is the
developer and owner of resorts in California, Florida, Tennessee and Colorado
as well as owning and leasing numerous resort condominium units throughout
the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean. For more information about GCI
visit ExploreGCI.com.
About
Global Discovery Vacations
Global
Discovery Vacations is a respected membership based travel club offering
its members access to condominium accommodations, cruise and tour vacations,
a full service travel agency, a concierge program, and other leisure benefits.
For more information about Global Discovery Vacations visit GlobalDiscoveryVacations.com.
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Contact:
Melanie
Gring
561-417-7559
Global
Connections, Inc.
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Media:
Georgi
Bohrod, RRP
619-255-1661 |
