WPPBF Recent and Past Events Photos

Below are photos from recent and past events.

DONATION TOWARD WASHINGTON COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS MEMORIAL

On April 30, 2017, the Western Pennsylvania Police Benevolent Foundation presented Mike Phillips, President of the Washington County Fraternal Order of Police and Sergeant Dave Richards of the North Strabane Police Department with a check for $1,000. The donation, presented by WPPBF President, Rich Griffith, and Treasurer, Tim Kreger, will be used for the creation of a Washington County First Responders Memorial to honor those from Washington County who gave their life in service to others.

Those wanting to donate to this project and help make it a reality can reach out to any WPPBF board member for information on whom to contact.

NIGHT IN BLUE 2015 – POLICEMEN’S BALL

This annual event was held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at South Hills Country Club. NOTE: Only a portion of the photos from this event can be viewed from this page. To view the entire album, click here.

WPPBF PAWS FOR THE CAUSE 2014

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click here.

NIGHT IN BLUE 2014 – POLICEMEN’S BALL

This annual event was held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at South Hills Country Club. NOTE: Only a portion of the photos from this event can be viewed from this page. To view the entire album, click here.

LIGHTNING STRIKES GREENTREE II 2013

On Saturday, October 12th, members of the WPPBF proudly supported our member and friend, Rod Salka, as he battled for his title defense and won the IBO title in a ten round win. We also gladly supported other local fighters who back the WPPBF and our mission. One of those fighters was Jason Bergman who had an impressive first round KO over Buster Douglas's undefeated heavyweight. It was awesome. Thanks to all who helped out!

WPPBF PAWS FOR THE CAUSE 2013

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click here for Album 1 and click here for Album 2.

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PITTSBURGH VISIT

On Friday, August 2, 2013, WPPBF Executive Board Members Rich Griffith (President), Drew Volchko (Secretary) and Tim Kreger (Treasurer) joined forces with some of the fastest fists in Pittsburgh and visited the children at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. The WPPBF took three of the top area boxers who are equally highly ranked nationally: Champion Rod Salka, Champion Paul Spadafora and Top Contender Monty Clay to tour the hospital and meet with many of the children that are in title fights of their own. To quote Monty Clay, “These kids are in tougher fights than any of us have ever fought!” With the assistance of Five Below, we were able to deliver personal mini boxing glove sets to approximately 25-30 children ranging in ages from 2-18 years and who are battling devastating illnesses.

To view the entire photo gallery, click on any of the images, above.

The boxers all took the time from their busy training regimens and schedules to volunteer with us to help the kids. Not only did they cheer the kids up and give them reasons to smile, the boxers helped to inspire the parents who are also facing the toughest challenges we could ever imagine. Our guys were great sports — gloving, gowning and disinfecting over and over — whatever they needed to do to visit more of the children, they gladly did. Many of the kids took some tips from the boxers and learned to throw some potent combinations of their own.

We are all glad that we were able to be part of this extraordinary event and represent the WPPBF board and membership. The smiles that the boxers brought out on the faces of the children visited was worth a million dollars.

SHENANGO TOWNSHIP POLICE CHECK PRESENTATION IN MEMORY OF
OFFICER JERRY MCCARTHY

On Saturday, June 15, 2013, WPPBF Secretary Drew Volchko and his wife Teresa presented Shenango Township Police Chief Bill Phillips along with Officer Darrin Cwynar, a check from the funds raised with the help of the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and those who volunteered to help. These funds were raised in memory of Officer Jerry McCarthy who was killed in the line of duty. Officer McCarthy’s wife will use the funds for a memorial scholarship and to help others that Jerry was passionate about helping and supporting.

WPPBF NIGHT IN BLUE 2013

NOTE: Only a portion of the photos from this event can be viewed from this page. To view the entire album,
click here.

PERRY VAHALY FUNDRAISER 2012 / LEVEL 20

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click here.

2ND ANNUAL WPPBF PAWS FOR THE CAUSE 2012

LUNCH WITH SHORTY 2012: AUCTION WINNERS

DINNER WITH SHORTY 2012

SMOKING WITH SHORTY 2012: TRY THE DIESEL SHORTY

WPPBF HEROES RIDE 2012 — 1ST ANNUAL

VESTS FOR OFFICERS

Alyssa’a Vests for Officers’ first issuance of ballistic vests on June 22, 2012

TRI-STATE LAW EXPO 2012: MONROEVILLE

The WPPBF attended the Tri State Law Expo 2012 in Monroeville. it was a great event, and we made tons of new friends and members. Thanks to all who volunteered!