Charity Ice Hockey Event for Wounded Personnel in the Rankings (Political News, May 24, 2023 - Report 4 - K)
In the heart of Cologne, the city's Arena 2 will play host to an extraordinary event on June 4th. The charity ice hockey match between Cologne Fire Department's team, Backdraft Cologne, and Cologne Police's team, Bull Sharks Cologne, is a powerful display of solidarity and team spirit.
This event is a response to a previous incident where Cologne's deployment forces became victims of a contemptible act in Ratingen. The Cologne Police's social welfare association has pledged to donate 100 euros for every puck during the match, with the total donation amount to be announced after the game.
The first puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 PM, and both teams are hopeful for full stands. City Director Andrea Blome and Police President Falk Schnabel will be in attendance, cheering on their respective teams and showing their support for the injured.
Media representatives are invited to attend the event, with interviews available with representatives of both teams following the game. Verbal violence faced by deployment forces daily is also a concern, as stated by City Director Blome.
The proceeds of the event will be donated to the Association for the Promotion of Fire Protection in Ratingen e.V. and the Police Foundation David + Goliath. The foundation supporting the fundraising for the injured in the May 11 incident in Ratingen, and the police and fire department fundraising at the charity ice hockey game, is the Martin-Heinze-Fonds.
For those unable to attend, donations can be made at the entrance, and online via the event's website: https://koeln.polizei.nrw. The Press Office's contact information is available at Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-651103 Cologne, telephone: 0221/229 5555, e-mail: [email protected].
This event is being reported by news aktuell, and it serves as a poignant reminder of the community's solidarity and support for those who protect and serve our city. The charity ice hockey match is more than just a game; it's a testament to the resilience and unity of Cologne.
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