Cops vs Teachers
Charity Basketball

Cops vs Teachers
Charity Basketball

Cops vs Teachers
Charity Basketball

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

April 26, 2024

  • Brought to you by Lakes High School Skills USA Club & Kiwanis Club of Clover Park
  • Now accepting donations and auction items

Our Mission

Uplifting lives through hope and support, focusing
on children with critical illnesses, honoring fallen law enforcement heroes, and supporting non-profit organizations.

Uplifting lives through hope and support, focusing
on children with critical illnesses, honoring fallen law enforcement heroes, and supporting non-profit organizations.

Uplifting lives through hope and support, focusing on children with critical illnesses, honoring fallen law enforcement heroes, and supporting non-profit organizations.

About Us

SGT. Mark Renninger

Officer Ronald Owens

Officer Tina Griswold

OFFICER GReg Richards

BACKGROUND

Gone but Not Forgotten

In 2009, our community was deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of four Lakewood Police Officers. Sgt. Mark Renninger and patrol officers, Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold and Greg Richards were gunned down in a local coffee shop. In their honor the first Cops vs Teachers was held as a fundraiser to raise money for the families impacted by this tragedy.

About Us

  • OFFICER GReg Richards

  • SGT. Mark Renninger

  • Officer Ronald Owens

  • Officer Tina Griswold

Gone but Not Forgotten

In 2009, our community was deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of four Lakewood Police Officers. Sgt. Mark Renninger and patrol officers, Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold and Greg Richards were gunned down in a local coffee shop. In their honor the first Cops vs Teachers was held as a fundraiser to raise money for the families impacted by this tragedy.

Our Approach

Each year, a group of generous sponsors provide financial assistance in the planning of this event. As such, we are able to donate 100% of the funds raised from at the door donations, concessions, silent auction proceeds, and cash donations to our annual recipients. The giving hearts of local businesses, and community members make this remarkable event possible built around compassion and the power of many hands!

Each year, a group of generous sponsors provide financial assistance in the planning of this event. As such, we are able to donate 100% of the funds raised from at the door donations, concessions, silent auction proceeds, and cash donations to our annual recipients. The giving hearts of local businesses, and community members make this remarkable event possible built around compassion and the power of many hands!

Each year, a group of generous sponsors provide financial assistance in the planning of this event. As such, we are able to donate 100% of the funds raised from at the door donations, concessions, silent auction proceeds, and cash donations to our annual recipients. The giving hearts of local businesses, and community members make this remarkable event possible built around compassion and the power of many hands!

About Us

Background

Supporting Our Officers

A Community Purpose

Our Cause

Gone but not forgotten

In 2009, our community was deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of four Lakewood Police Officers. Sgt. Mark Renninger and patrol officers, Ronald Owens, Tina Griswold and Greg Richards were gunned down in a local coffee shop. In their honor the first Cops vs Teachers was held as a fundraiser to raise money for the families impacted by this tragedy.

SGT. Mark Renninger

Officer Ronald Owens

Officer Tina Griswold

OFFICER GReg Richards

We are grateful for the unwavering support of our community, as it is through your generosity and compassion that we are able to continue our mission. Together, we can create a brighter future, one where children receive the care they need, fallen heroes are remembered, and families in need are given a helping hand. Join us in making a lasting impact and building a stronger, more compassionate community.

We are grateful for the unwavering support of our community, as it is through your generosity and compassion that we are able to continue our mission. Together, we can create a brighter future, one where children receive the care they need, fallen heroes are remembered, and families in need are given a helping hand. Join us in making a lasting impact and building a stronger, more compassionate community.

The Silent Auction

The Cops vs Teachers Silent Auction represents the largest contribution to the event. With over 100 raffle baskets and services donated by local businesses and community members, auction participants can walk away with a host of products, services and adventures! You don’t want to miss this! The impact of the collective action and unity of everyone involved speaks volumes to the support of our cause and our deep appreciation to local law enforcement. 

The Cops vs Teachers Silent Auction represents the largest contribution to the event. With over 100 raffle baskets and services donated by local businesses and community members, auction participants can walk away with a host of products, services and adventures! You don’t want to miss this! The impact of the collective action and unity of everyone involved speaks volumes to the support of our cause and our deep appreciation to local law enforcement. 

The Silent Auction

The Cops vs Teachers Silent Auction represents the largest contribution to the event. With over 100 raffle baskets and services donated by local businesses and community members, auction participants can walk away with a host of products, services and adventures! You don’t want to miss this! The impact of the collective action and unity of everyone involved speaks volumes to the support of our cause and our deep appreciation to local law enforcement. 

Our 2024 Recipient

We are delighted to share the exciting news that this year’s Cops vs. Teachers Charity Basketball Game and Silent Auction will be dedicated to supporting the Lakewood YMCA Teen Late Nite Program and the Foster Care Membership Program.

These two programs help create a secure and nurturing environment for children after school hours, providing educational support, recreational activities, and fostering character development. Similarly, the Foster Care Membership Program ensures that youth in foster care have complimentary access to YMCA facilities, emphasizing physical fitness and community engagement, offering a secure space for these young individuals to thrive.

We are delighted to share the exciting news that this year’s Cops vs. Teachers Charity Basketball Game and Silent Auction will be dedicated to supporting the Lakewood YMCA Teen Late Nite Program and the Foster Care Membership Program.

These two programs help create a secure and nurturing environment for children after school hours, providing educational support, recreational activities, and fostering character development. Similarly, the Foster Care Membership Program ensures that youth in foster care have complimentary access to YMCA facilities, emphasizing physical fitness and community engagement, offering a secure space for these young individuals to thrive.

Our 2024 Recipient

We are delighted to share the exciting news that this year’s Cops vs. Teachers Charity Basketball Game and Silent Auction will be dedicated to supporting the Lakewood YMCA Teen Late Nite Program and the Foster Care Membership Program.

These two programs help create a secure and nurturing environment for children after school hours, providing educational support, recreational activities, and fostering character development. Similarly, the Foster Care Membership Program ensures that youth in foster care have complimentary access to YMCA facilities, emphasizing physical fitness and community engagement, offering a secure space for these young individuals to thrive.

Meet our 2024 Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the amazing generosity of our sponsors. Their support allows us to provide 100% of the event proceeds to our recipients.

Meet our 2024 Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the amazing generosity of our sponsors. Their support allows us to provide 100% of the event proceeds to our recipients.

Meet our
2024 Sponsors

This event would not be possible without the amazing generosity of our sponsors. Their support allows us to provide 100% of the event proceeds to our recipients.

If you have any questions about the event, volunteering or making a donation, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about the event, volunteering or making a donation, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions about the event, volunteering or making a donation, we would love to hear from you.

Cash Donations

Cash Donations

Cash Donations

Not interested in bidding on a basket but still want to support the event? Cash donations may be made through the auction site and are tax-deductible. All proceeds from the event are given to our recipients and your generous donation is greatly appreciated.

If donors prefer to pay via check, please make payable to Kiwanis Club of Clover Park and mail to:

Kiwanis Club of Clover Park
Attn: Ken McDonald
9524 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

Not interested in bidding on a basket but still want to support the event? Cash donations may be made through the auction site and are tax-deductible. All proceeds from the event are given to our recipients and your generous donation is greatly appreciated.

If donors prefer to pay via check, please make payable to Kiwanis Club of Clover Park and mail to:

Kiwanis Club of Clover Park
Attn: Ken McDonald
9524 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

Not interested in bidding on a basket but still want to support the event? Cash donations may be made through the auction site and are tax-deductible. All proceeds from the event are given to our recipients and your generous donation is greatly appreciated.

If donors prefer to pay via check, please make payable to Kiwanis Club of Clover Park and mail to:

Kiwanis Club of Clover Park
Attn: Ken McDonald
9524 Gravelly Lake Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499