Bailey, Colo. - Lots of fun expected at charity basket ball game benefitting the Fallen Officer Fund of Park County Foundation. Everyone is invited to attend.
Park County Sheriff’s Office vs. Platte Canyon High
School Huskies. Teachers, staff and students will take on th
e Park County Sheriff’s Office and Platte Canyon Fire District members in w
hat promises to be a fun and entertaining game. Early competitiveness is sh
owing in both of the teams. Captain Korthuis of the Huskies has announced s
he is bringing in celebrity alumni, Blake Horstmann, recently staring in Bachelor in Paradise. Blake was born and raised in Bailey.
He graduated from Platte Canyon High School. Korthuis stated “Blake partici
pated in sports all through high school and college and is great at basketb
all.” Under Sheriff Spodyak stated, “We are really excited to add a celebr
ity to our roster as well. Mark Randall played basketball at Cherry Creek
High School, the University of Kansas and with the Denver Nuggets. Mark is a welcome addition.” The referees include Joe Burgett, Pl
atte Canyon Fire District Chief; Mike Schmidt, Platte Canyon High School Su
perintendent/Principal; and Lance Gunkel, Platte Canyon High School Teacher
and Head Football Coach. Kids will be able to try their luck with half-co
urt shots at halftime.
When: September 26, 2019 f rom 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Platte Canyon High S chool Gymnasium, Bailey, Colorado
Donation: Cash or check donation is appreciated at the door for the Fallen Officer Fund of Pa rk County – a 501(C)3 Foundation
Teams:
Platte Canyon High School Huskies, Captain Ryan Ko
rthuis, Celebrity Alumni "Ringer" - Blake Horstmann, recently staring in Bachelor in Paradise
Park County Sh eriff's Office, Captain Undersheriff Steve Spodyak, Celebrity Denv er Nuggets Ambassador "Ringer" - Mark Randall
What is the Fallen Officer Fund of Park County? The Fou ndation is organized exclusively for providing financial gran ts for law enforcement members and/or the spouse, parents, significant part ner and children of law enforcement members killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Exposure to trauma, horrific accidents and shootings are leading to mental health struggles that often go untreated. T he rate of PTSD and depression for police and firefighters is five times higher than the civilian population. The Foundation recognizes that death by suicide can be considered death in the line of duty. This fu nd was established to ensure the proper support and emotional care for families of law enforcement members from Fairplay P olice, Alma Police, and the Park County Sheriff’s Office who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Donations can be made to the Fallen Officer Fund of Park County, PO Box 382, Fairplay, Co 80440.