Get ready for a nail biting hockey game this Sunday, as Elizabeth firefighters and police officers duke it out to raise money Children’s Specialized Hospital.
On Mar. 8, the "Battle of the Badges" 2nd Annual Hockey Game will take place at the Warinanco Ice Skating Center. The puck drops at 6 p.m. sharp.
Last year, the Elizabeth Police Department skated to an 8-5 victory in front of a capacity crowd that generated $7,000 in donations, ticket sales, and 50/50s.
All proceeds collected went towards the CSH Friday Night Fever Program, a monthly social and recreational program for teens with disabilities.
The opportunity to benefit this program was the work of CSH’s Community Engagement Coordinator Sara MacDuff.
The $10 donation can be made in advance or at the door.
Organizers invite the community to stay late for a ‘Family Skate’ session that will start after the final buzzer.
Skate rentals will be available for the ‘Family Skate’ or you can bring your own.
This event is being sponsored locally by Elizabeth Firefighters FMBA Local 9, Elizabeth Fire Officers IAFF Local 2040, and Elizabeth Police PBA Local 4.
The Union County Parks and Recreation Department have volunteered the venue, staff, and ice time.
Additionally, members of Elizabeth EMTs EMBA IAEP Local 87 and Elizabeth EMS Supervisors FMBA Local 309 have volunteered to staff an ambulance in cooperation with the Elizabeth Fire Department EMS Division.
For more information feel free to contact the Elizabeth Firefighter Daniel Beirne at (908) 764-8063 or Elizabeth Officer Joe Pevonis at (908) 294-2903.