The Farmers Bank Foundation is preparing to host its first Battle of the Badges basketball game, benefiting the Paris Police Department and Paris Fire Department. The game will take place at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, at the Trinity Christian Academy gym located at 2192 FM 79 in Paris, Texas. Prior to the game, the public is invited to a hamburger dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Admission is free and tickets are not required.
The Farmers Bank Foundation is donating $25,000. Additionally, all the money raised from live and silent auctions will be added to the total. To determine who will receive sixty percent of the cut, both departments will battle it out on the court. Local high school cheerleaders will also be performing during the event.
“We can never say thank you enough to the men and women who are willing to risk everything for our safety,” said Farmers Bank & Trust Regional Market President, Jeff Nutt. “This event is a great opportunity to show them how much we appreciate what they do.”
Live and Silent Auctions
The live auction will feature two utility trailers totaling more than $9,000 donated by MAXX-D Trailers and Lamar Trailers, a one-night cabin rental in Broken Bow, Oklahoma at Restoration Ridge donated by Don Preston and Jason Ward, and a certificate for Crawford’s Hole in the Wall’s famous Bread Pudding every month for a year.
“Our local businesses have been very supportive. We appreciate their donations to make this event a success!” said Farmers Bank & Trust Paris Market President, Erik Roddy.
Silent auction items include a Tonneau Roll-Up Truck Bed Cover donated by Jay Hodge Chevrolet – Sulphur Springs, a set of running boards donated by Jay Hodge – Hugo, a set of tires donated by Jay Hodge Dodge – Paris, a Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9MM Pistol donated by Blossom Hardware, Jeff Nutt, and Erik Roddy, RTIC Cooler donated by Farmers Bank & Trust, and two gift baskets full of gift cards from local restaurants and women’s boutiques.
“Farmers Bank & Trust and the Farmers Bank Foundation are looking forward to making a big impact in Paris, Texas,” said Farmers Bank Foundation Executive Director, Elizabeth Anderson. “We encourage everyone to come out and support their local police and fire departments.”
