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DONATION AND FUNDRAISER INFORMATION FOR
FAMILIES OF SLAIN KIRKWOOD EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED OFFICIALS
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DONATION FUND INFORMATION:
The City of Kirkwood has received an immense outpouring of support and sympathy following the devastating events of Thursday, February 7 at Kirkwood City Hall. Many have asked where they can make donations on behalf of the elected officials and city staff killed that night. With much gratitude we provide the following information:
To assist the families of Kirkwood Police Officer Tom Ballman and Kirkwood Police Sergeant Bill Biggs donations may be made to Backstoppers, P.O. Box 66927, St. Louis, MO 63166. To assist the children of Officer Tom Ballman, donations may be sent to the Tom Ballman Family Trust Fund, c/o U.S. Bank, 141 Hilltown Village, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Because Backstoppers can only assist families of police officers and firefighters, accounts have been set up with Eagle Bank for the families of Kirkwood Public Works Director Ken Yost and Kirkwood City Council members Connie Karr and Mike Lynch. Donations made payable to “Eagle Bank” will be accepted at any Eagle Bank branch or they can be sent to Eagle Bank, 1052 S. Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood MO 63122. Donors may specify who their donation is for on the memo line of the check. Donations received by Eagle Bank without directions will be divided equally between the families of Ken Yost, Connie Karr, and Mike Lynch.
KIRKWOOD UNITY WINDOW CLINGS:
NOW THROUGH THE END OF THE YEAR
WWW.KIRKWOODHARMONY.ORG
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a Kirkwood Unity Static Cling! Show your support for the community and raise
funds for the victim's families by purchasing a Kirkwood Unity Static Cling
for $5. 100% of the proceeds go to the victim's families and backstoppers. Email
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL VENDOR SHOW (BENEFITTING
BACKSTOPPERS):
FEBRUARY 23 -- NOON -2 P.M.
JOHNNY MAC'S, CRESTWOOD, MO
Featuring Whitey Herzog, Fredbird, KSHE-95. This event benefits the Backstoppers organization on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs. Thank you for your support!
CARDINAL BALL CAP AUCTION:
BIDDING ENDS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 AT
NOON
WWW.STLCARDINALS.COM
Bid on these special "K" hats that the team wore especially in honor of our community in an exhibition game on February 27 in Jupiter, Florida, against St. Louis University! Bidding continues until Noon CST on Wednesday March 5. The money raised will go to the families of the victims of the February 7 shootings at City Hall. Thank you for your support!
SALE:
MARCH 6, 2008 -- Call 909-7233
for details
THE CHECKERED COTTAGE, 135 WEST JEFFERSON, KIRKWOOD MO
Proceeds from sales this evening will go to the victims' families.
BAKESALE:
MARCH 9, 2008 -- 8 A.M. TO NOON
COMMUNITY CENTER, 111 SOUTH GEYER ROAD, KIRKWOOD MO
SantaNeedsHelp is hosting a bake sale with the proceeds being divided among the victims' families and BackStoppers.
CAR SHOW:
MARCH 9, 2008 -- Call 966-0272
for details
KIRKWOOD GLASS, 303 SOUTH KIRKWOOD ROAD, KIRKWOOD MO
DOMINO'S PIZZA:
MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2008 -- Call 966-0272
for details
DOMINO'S PIZZA LOCATIONS IN KIRKWOOD, ROCK HILL, MAPLEWOOD AND SAPPINGTON/TESSON
FERRY
Proceeds from this event will go to the victims' families. Good on all purchases made on Monday, March 17. You MUST ask and fill out a purchase form! Thank you for your support!
FUNDRAISER FOR BIGGS FAMILY:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2008 -- LUNCH,
DINNER, DRINKS
LLYWELYN'S PUB, 17 WEST MOODY, WEBSTER GROVES, MO
On Wednesday, March 19, 2008, join us for lunch, dinner, or drinks at Llewyn's Pub in Webster Groves in honor of Kirkwood Police Sgt. Bill Biggs, one of Kirkwood's finest and Webster Groves graduate of 1975! Thanks to Llewyn's for hosting this full day fundraiser from open til close! All proceeds will go directly to the Backstoppers.
FUNDRAISER FOR BALLMAN FAMILY:
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008 -- 7
P.M.-MIDNIGHT
HELEN'S FITZGERALD'S, 3650 SOUTH LINDBERGH BLVD.
On Thursday, March 20, 2008, join us a benefit night for the Family of officer Tom Ballman. Helen's has graciously agree to donate 100% of the door to Tom's family as well as hold other fund raising activities throughout the night. Please join us!
FUNDRAISER FOR BALLMAN & BIGGS FAMILIES:
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2008
HONEY BAKED HAMS -- ALL 6 LOCATIONS
METRO WIDE
A portion of all sales on this day will be donated to the Backstoppers on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs. Thank you for your support!
BLOOD DRIVE:
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 -- NOON -7 P.M.
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 111 SOUTH GEYER ROAD, KIRKWOOD MO
In memory o
f those who gave of themselves to help others, please join us in honoring those individuals who dedicated their lives to helping others live in a better community.The American Red Cross will hold a Kirkwood memorial blood drive and we are asking you to give blood and carry on their legacy of helping others.
DART TOURNAMENT &
T-SHIRTS:
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 --
HOT SHOTS, FENTON, MO
Proceeds from this event benefit the victims' families. Thank you for your support!
EXPLORER POST FUNDRAISER:
MONDAY, MARCH 24 -- LUNCH OR DINNER,
UNTIL CLOSING
PJ'S TAVERN, 123 WEST JEFFERSON, KIRKWOOD, MO
In memory o
f Officer Ballman, who worked so closely with Kirkwood Explorer Post 9131, please consider this fundraiser. The fund raising part only requires that you eat lunch or dinner at PJ's. They have offered to donate a portion of your meal to the Explorer Post to assist with the cost of the upcoming National Conference in Ft. Collins, CO this July. On behalf of the Explorer Post, thank each of you for your continued support.MEMORIAL AUCTION AND RAFFLE:
TUESDAY, MARCH 25 - SATURDAY, APRIL
5
PHILLIPS 66 FASTRAK, 11142 BIG BEND RD., KIRKWOOD, MO
Raising money to support the families of Connie Karr, Michael Lynch, Kenneth Yost, Officers William Biggs and Tom Ballman, and Backstoppers. Donations accepted now. Raffle starts March 25 and runs to April 5. Silent auction runs from March 28 to April 5. Prizes galore, something for everyone, ranging in value from $5 to $300. List of prizes (over $6,000) in the store or by calling 314-821-9399.
POOL TOURNAMENT:
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 --
THE PHOENIX, LEMAY FERRY RD./LINDBERGH BLVD.
Proceeds from this event benefit the Backstoppers on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs.
ALL YOU CAN BOWL:
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 -- 4 TO 6 P.M.
QUONSET LANES, CRYSTAL CITY, MO (636) 937-2118
Proceeds from this event benefit the victims' families.
ST. LOUIS BLUES
PRESENTS "GOALS & ASSISTS FOR KIRKWOOD":
SATURDAY, MARCH 29 -- 7:30 P.M.
BLUES VS. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS, ST. LOUIS, MO
Donations will be collected at the game by wives of current Blues players and Blues alumni and their wives. Blues players will match all contributions. All monies raised will benefit the families of the victims' families. Thank you for your continued support!
ST. LOUIS BLUES
PRESENTS "GOALS & ASSISTS FOR KIRKWOOD":
SUNDAY, MARCH 30 -- 5 P.M.
BLUES ALUMNI GAME, KIRKWOOD ICE ARENA, KIRKWOOD MO
Tickets
going fast to this game! See your favorite Blues Alumni including Jim Campbell,
Tony Twist, Kelly Chase, Al MacInnis, Scott Mellanby, and Bernie Ferderko as
they take to the ice in an exhibition game to raise funds for the victims'
families. A VIP dinner and auction follow which includes food, adult beverages, and
priceless auction items! The St. Louis
Originals, locally owned restaurant owners have stepped up and will donate
dinner. This includes St. Louis favorites Lorussos, Ricardos, Cafe Provencal,
Eleven Eleven, Squires, Sunset 44, Harvest, and the Tenderloin Room to name a
few! Auction items continue to come in but currently include Dinner for 4 at
Shannon's, 4 Cards tickets and 2 innings in the broadcast booth during a game!
Very limited tickets available! Purchases can be made directly at the Kirkwood Ice Arena, 100 South Geyer Road or by phone by calling 314-822-5855 and charging tickets to Mastercard or Visa. Sponsorships available as well for your corporation or organization! Call 314-622-2531 for sponsor information. Thank you for your continued support!
ST. LOUIS BLUES VS. NASHVILLE
PREDATORS:
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 -- 7:30 P.M.
KILOMOETERS
FOR KIRKWOOD:
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008 -- 1 P.M.
ST. PETER'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, ADAMS & CLAY, KIRKWOOD, MO
St. Peter Parish invites the entire Kirkwood community to a family-friendly two-kilometer walk followed by an old-fashioned barbeque. The walk will start and end at the St. Peter School parking lot at Adams and Clay. All proceeds will benefit the Kirkwood Memorial Fund. Check-in time is at Noon with the walk starting at 1 p.m. Minimum donations: $10 per child; $15 per adult ($50 family maximum). Donations include "Kilometers for Kirkwood" t-shirts and a free barbeque after the walk at St. Peter School parking lot (Adams and Clay). For more information, contact: Ann Backer (822-2794), Teri Appelbaum (909-0875), Herb Bernsen (965-0528), Kathy Fowler (965-4027), or Brian Fitzgerald (966-6779). Please make checks payable to "St. Peter Kilometers" c/o St. Peter Rectory, 243 West Argonne, Kirkwood, MO 63122. Please join us!
BLOOD DRIVE IN
HONOR OF MAYOR SWOBODA:
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 -- 1:30 to
6:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER, 111 SOUTH GEYER, KIRKWOOD, MO
Sponsored by the City of Kirkwood and St. John's Mercy Blood Donor Services. Come to this special blood drive coordinated by the organization that has been responsible for providing the critical care that Mayor Swoboda has been receiving during his recovery from February 5. Commemorative shirts will be given to those donating blood. Cards will be available for anyone to sign to wish Mayor Swoboda well in his recovery. 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
KIRKWOOD JUNCTION
SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FUNDRAISER:
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 -- SEE
WWW.KIRKWOODJUNCTION.COM
DOWNTOWN KIRKWOOD, MO
Several businesses will be participating. Benefiting all five victims. See SBD website for participating businesses.
TOM
BALLMAN BENEFIT (ALL AGES):
SATURDAY, APRIL12 -- 3 P.M.
BALLWIN VFW POST 6274, 115 MIMOSA LANE, BALLWIN MO
In memory of fallen Kirkwood Police Officer Tom Ballman, join us for a benefit at the Ballwin VFW Post. Doors open at 3, the auction starts at 4. Cost is $10 per person (kids 14 and under are free) Admission includes one raffle ticket, food, and a live band to be announced!). There will be a cash bar. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Ballman family and to Backstoppers. For more information or to volunteer call Kristen Brown at 636-391-18494.
SILENT AUCTION:
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2008 -- 1 to
4 p.m.
DISABILITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION, 430 SOUTH TRUMAN BLVD., CRYSTAL CITY, MO
Please help us help others. This benefit is for the families and the Mayor of Kirkwood. It will also benefit people with disabilities. An anonymous Missouri artist and poet has donated original art paintings, gift baskets, and much more to raise money to help others in the city of Kirkwood and DRA. 100% of all proceeds collected will be divided between the families in Kirkwood and DRA. Come and enjoy good food, good coffee, and live music at this event and meet our finest of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and Jefferson County Police Departments. There will also be unity of people. Please continue to pray for the grieving families of Kirkwood. For more information, call Darlene Jameson at 314-898-6938.
STREETS OF ST. LOUIS POKER RUN:
SUNDAY, APRIL13 -- 9:30 A.M. TO 11
A.M. (SIGN UP)
DOC'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 930 SOUTH KIRKWOOD ROAD, KIRKWOOD MO
All proceeds benefit the families of the Kirkwood Police and city officials who were killed on February 7. Join us for the first ride of 2008! Ride at your own pace, take in the sights and stop at some of the more famous St. Louis landmarks along the way. Rain or shine. All bikes welcome. Sign up from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Last bike out: 11:15 a.m. Last bike in: 4 p.m. Drawings and awards at 4:30 p.m. Poker hands are $5 for 1 card or 3 cards for $10 per person. For more information, call Bob Barth at 314-706-8955 or Tony Pugliese at 314-846-1003.
TRIVIA
NIGHT:
FRIDAY, APRIL18 -- 6:30 P.M.
KIRKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 801 WEST ESSEX, KIRKWOOD MO
Sponsored by Youth In Action, a local Kirkwood organization, this trivia night will donate a portion of its profits to the families of Officer Tom Ballman and Sgt. William Biggs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia begins at 7. The theme is "Safari." Cost is $10 per person for tables of 8. To reserve a table or make a donation, please contact Keith Rawlings at keith4yia@hotmail.com
TRIVIA
NIGHT:
SATURDAY, APRIL19 -- 6:30 P.M.
WEBSTER GROVES RECREATION COMPLEX, WEBSTER GROVES, MO
Hosted by the Webster Groves Police Department. The proceeds from this even will benefit the Backstoppers organization on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs. Thank you for your support!
TRIVIA
NIGHT:
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 -- 6:30 P.M.
(TRIVIA STARTS AT 7 P.M.)
ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH, 15800 MANCHESTER
ROAD, ELLISVILLE, MO
Hosted by the City of
Ellisville on behalf of the families of the victims and Backstoppers.
Ellisville
Mayor Matt Pirrello will be the emcee for the evening.
Make checks payable
to "Eagle Bank." Great silent auction! Cost is $120 per table for groups up to
eight people or $15 per person. Door prizes, 50/50, raffles! For more information, to donate something for the auction, or to
reserve a table call or email Kelly Pavlack at 314-607-5852 or
kelly@pavlack.com. Thank you for your
support!
BENEFIT CONCERT:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 -- 7 P.M.
DIVINE SCIENCE CHURCH OF CRESTWOOD, 9525
EDDIE & PARK RD, CRESTWOOD, MO
An all-star cast of St. Louis musicians presents a benefit concert for
Backstoppers and families of the Kirkwood victims. Cost is $10 at the door.
Participating St. Louis musicians include: Carol Schmidt, piano; Michele Isam,
vocalist (Carol Schmidt and Michele Isam are known to their dedicated fans as
"Jasmine"); Lydia Ruffin, vocalist/guitarist; Mike Tiefenbaum, bassist; Anita
Rosamond, vocalist/pianist; Ric Vice, bassist; Curt Landes, pianist; Blake
Travis, vocalist/percussionist; Tim Schall, singer. Funds will also be
raised through the sale of the benefit CD "Someone to Watch Over Me: The
Backstoppers Project," which features the music by St. Louis artists such as
Anita Rosamond, Denise Thimes, Ralph Butler, Jeanne Trevor, Jim Manley, Peanuts
Whalum, Tom Kennedy, Mardra & Reggie Thomas, and Mark Christopher. The CDs sell
for $20 and 100% of the money goes to the Backstoppers. For more information
about the benefits concert for Backstoppers, call 314.843.5675 or send an email
to divinesciencechurch@yahoo.com
ST. LOUIS SOCCER
PARK:
FRIDAY-SATURDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 2-3-4
ST. LOUIS SOCCER PARK
This three-day fundraising
event will donate its proceeds to the Backstoppers organization on behalf of Tom
Ballman and Bill Biggs. On May 4, there will be a Kirkwood Police vs. Kirkwood
Fire Grudge Match.
KECC PAT VEHICLE
FAIR FUNDRAISER:
THURSDAY, MAY 8 -- 6-7:30 p.m.
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL, 11287 MANCHESTER ROAD, KIRKWOOD, MO
Kirkwood School District's Parents As
Teachers Organization (PAT) is
holding its annual vehicle fair this year in honor of Kirkwood Police Officer
Tom Ballman as he attended our vehicle fair in the last few years. We are
"passing a bucket" to raise funds in honor of all the victims of the Feb. 7
shootings. The PAT Vehicle Fair is a fun evening of looking at and climbing on
more than 20 different types of vehicles from a concrete truck to a school bus,
it is a great night for children of all ages. Proceeds to benefit Backstoppers,
Engineers Without Borders USA, Friends of the Kirkwood Public Library, Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation, Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association
and the Tom Ballman Family Trust Fund.
KIRKWOOD LION'S
10TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT:
MONDAY, MAY 12 --
ABERDEEN GOLF CLUB, 4111 CRESCENT RD, CRESCENT, MO
Proceeds to benefit the community, victims, their families and BacKstoppers.
MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT:
MONDAY, MAY 12 --
ANNBRIAR GOLF CLUB
Proceeds to benefit
Backstoppers on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs.
SPLASH BALLMAN
FAMILY BENEFIT:
SATURDAY, MAY 17 -- 6:30 to 8:30
p.m.
THE POINTE AT BALLWIN COMMONS
This benefit is a swim party. It's designed for the children to have a chance to
gather around Josh, 6, and Rachel, 3, and show them love and support. There will
be swimming, pizza, snow cones, and extra fun. Fear water? No worries ... There
will be other activities and special visitors! As part of this benefit, there
will also be a silent auction from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in addition to the admission
cost of $10 (children 3 and under are free) to gather extra funds to help
support the Ballmans. 100% of proceeds will benefit the Backstoppers
organization. Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be for sale
the night of the event. Tickets are available for purchasing by calling Robin at
636-391-1570 or Jane at 636-527-2212. Contact Robin at
vierling6@hotmail.com to make any
donations or to volunteer. Parental supervision required to swim.
MOTORCYCLE RIDE:
SUNDAY, MAY 18 -- 10 A.M.
DOC'S HARLEY DAVIDSON, 930 SOUTH KIRKWOOD ROAD, KIRKWOOD MO
Beginning at Doc's and riding
to Greentree City Park (Marshall Rd) for a BBQ cook-off. Expecting
approximately 25 restaurants to participate. Proceeds will benefit Backstoppers
on behalf of Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs.
KICKBALL TOURNAMENT:
SUNDAY, MAY 25 -- 9 A.M.
KIRKWOOD PARK, 111 SOUTH GEYER, KIRKWOOD MO
Hosted by friends and family
of the KPD Explorers. Proceeds will benefit Backstoppers on behalf of Tom
Ballman and Bill Biggs.
CAR SHOW:
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 --
ELKS CLUB LODGE #9, 12481 LADUE ROAD, CREVE COEUR, MO
Hosted by the St. Louis
Independent Car Klub. Proceeds will benefit Backstoppers on behalf of Tom
Ballman and Bill Biggs.
3RD ANNUAL MCENTEE
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
MONDAY, JUNE 16 --
GREENBRIAR COUNTRY CLUB, MO
Proceeds to benefit the Backstoppers on behalf of Bill McEntee, Tom Ballman and Bill Biggs.
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 20 -- 10:30 A.M.
(573-372-3023)
INDIAN ROCK GOLF CLUB, RT. 100 INDIAN ROCK AVENUE
Proceeds to benefit the family of Tom Ballman.
BLUE GRASS CONCERT:
FRIDAY, JUNE 27 -- 7-9 P.M.
(314-434-5963)
WEST HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH, EAST OF HWY. 40 AND MARYVILLE CENTRE DRIVE, ON
SOUTH OUTER ROAD
Kirkwood Fallen Officer benefit, in honor of Kirkwood Police Officer Tom Ballman and Kirkwood Police Sgt. Bill Biggs. $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Featuring Shell and the Boys & Trinity Ridge.
KIRKWOOD FALLEN
HEROES BIKE RAMBLE:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 -- 6:30 A.M.
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER
Annual bike ramble is a kickoff event to the 48th annual Greentree Festival (Sept. 12, 13, 14 ... www.greentreefestival.com). For more information or to register, click here!
FRIENDS, FAMILY,
FOREVER BENEFIT:
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 --
THE LODGE DES PERES
Join us for this phenomenal community-wide benefit fundraiser for the families of the five victims of the February City Hall tragedy. Please visit our special web page that gives you detail on how you can attend, sponsor, or donate an auction item!
1st ANNUAL SAINT
MICHAEL'S DAY DASH -- 5K RUN:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 -- 8 A.M.
STATION PLAZA, KIRKWOOD, MISSOURI
5K run or 3.1 fun walk. Proceeds benefit the five families of the victims of the February City Hall tragedy. Pre-race memorial with police honor guard and Pipes & Drums bagpipe band will perform. Live performance by Radio Star after the race. Commemorative t-shirt to all entrants. Awards for top three overall finishers (male and female) and awards for top three in 10 age categories. To register or for more information, visit www.kirkwood5K.com.
SQUARE DANCE:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 -- 2-5 P.M.
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 111 SOUTH GEYER ROAD
Proceeds benefit The Backstoppers, Inc. This event includes a silent auction, quilt raffle, "split the pot" raffle, in addition to great square dancing!! Sponsored by the St. Louis Metro Square and Round Dance Association. For information, to attend, or to make donations, please contact Art or Wanda Kruse, Chairmen, 314.822.1826 or by email at kampruse@att.net.
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