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Professional
Peace Officers' Charitable Foundation
In August of 1999, the PPOA Board established the Professional
Peace Officers' Charitable Foundation (PPOCF). The Foundation provides
financial assistance to people who need it the most (i.e.
families of slain peace officers...) Members of the Foundation
Board are committed to contributing their time, energy, and
resources to make our community a better place in which to
live and work.
In
order to make the Foundation a visible and integral part of
our community, the Foundation has worked with a number of
local fundraising organizations. Financial support also comes
from the sale of various logo items on display in the PPOA
office and online at
www.poastore.com These goods include polo shirts, jackets, hats, mugs,
and more.
The Charitable Foundation's most significant fundraiser to
date was the 1st Annual Peace Officer Memorial Golf
Tournament held in June 2007. The event took place at the
Tournament Player's Club in Valencia and raised nearly
$50,000 for families of fallen officers.
A new fundraising opportunity linked to the golf tournament
this year is centered on a custom-painted Harley Davidson.
PPOA secured the Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe in order to
raise funds for families of peace officers killed in the
line of duty. The impressive bike is dedicated to our fallen
brethren and was hand-painted by renowned artist,
Noah. His
subtle personal touches include the phrase "in their honor"
emblazoned on each side of the fuel tank, superimposed over
an eagle; the names of the California officers killed in the
line of duty in 2007 listed in subdued fashion on the rear
fender; engraved PPOA logo on the chrome derby cover and
engraved Sheriff's Department memorial bereavement badge on
the chrome gas cap.


This absolutely stunning bike (valued at $20,000) will be
raffled off at the memorial golf tournament on June 2, 2008.
Until that date, PPOA will tow it to law enforcement events
throughout Southern California (and beyond in some cases) to
raise awareness for the cause and sell raffle tickets.
Tickets are $20 each or six for $100.
All funds raised will be specifically used to assist the
families of fallen officers.
If you're interested in purchasing raffle tickets,
click here or
call the PPOA office at (800) 747-PPOA. If you're interested
in arranging for the bike to be set up at a law enforcement
event, please call Sgt. Brian Moriguchi at (661) 645-4551.
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Partial list of organizations/events/causes that have recently received
financial assistance from PPOCF:
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999 for Kids
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Antelope Valley Fallen Heroes Ride
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All for the Love of Kids DCFS Trust Fund
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Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Memorial Fund
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Bud Cate/Shane York Memorial Golf Tournament
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Century Memorial Ride
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Crime Victims United
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Devil Pups, Inc.
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Downed Officer Support Ride Foundation
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Family of Deputy Jerry Ortiz (EOW: 6/24/05)
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Family of Officer Michael Shortino (EOW: 2/20/05)
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Fight for Life
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Fraternal Order of Police Disaster Relief Fund
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Golden Badge Foundation
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Global Youth Leaders Conference
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Hillview Acres Childrens Home
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Indio Police Officers Association Memorial Fund
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James Tutino Memorial Scholarship Fund
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Learning for Life
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Lupus International
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
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Santa Ana Police Officers Association Widows & Orphans Fund
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Survivors Memorial Fund
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Yes-U-Can Foundation
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