Boxer Cody Crowley is going the distance in support of Team55, aiming to raise $55,000 for the organization’s Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program.
The first round of the yearlong fundraiser is a raffle being held in memory of Crowley’s father. There are a number of prizes up for grabs, including a trip for two to Las Vegas for Crowley’s WBC welterweight elimination bout on March 25th. The package also includes accommodations at the MGM Grand and two ringside tickets.
Other prizes up for grabs include boxing gloves autographed by legendary fighters Roberto Duran, Julio Caesar Chavez and Gerry Cooney, and a round of golf for four at Keystone Links.
Tickets, at $20 each, are available at Dr. J’s BBQ and Brews, Chemong Lodge, Hybrid and Keystone, or text to 705-927-3265.
The draw will be held March 8th, 7 p.m., at Dr. J’s. However, if the 1,000 tickets available sell out before then, an announcement will be made on social media and the draw will be held earlier.
We spoke with Crowley about his upcoming fight as well as the importance of suicide awareness and what it means to him to be able to use his platform to bring more attention to this important cause:
(Written by: Paul Rellinger with audio from Scott Arnold)
