VIDEO: Local police officers and firefighters will face off in the โRockford Hero Rumble,โ a charity boxing event on November 1st at Hard Rock Casino Rockford to support the Carrie Lynn Childrenโs Center. The event, sanctioned by USA Boxing, will feature six bouts between Stateline officers and local firefighters, with the department winning the most matches taking home a team trophy.
โTo be chosen as a recipient of an event like this in general is an awesome thing,โ said Kathy Pomahac, executive director of Carrie Lynn Childrenโs Center. โThe Rockford Hero Rumble is more than just an eventโitโs a celebration of courage, service, and unity,โ said Carla Redd, Chief of Police at Rockford Police Department. State Representative Dave Vella expressed his support, saying, โNot only will it be a fun experience, but it will support our great first responders who bravely serve our community each day.โ The Rockford Hero Rumble is co-produced by Jimmy Goodman, club director of Rockford Boxing Club and vice president of USA Boxing-Illinois, and Plus Seven Company. It has garnered support from the Rockford Police Department, Rockford Fire Department, Winnebago County Stateโs Attorney J. Hanley, State Representative Dave Vella, and Hard Rock Casino Rockford.
