SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 15, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers and the Untouchables Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club will hold a live auction sponsored by the Bank of Arizona on March 25 at 11:15 a.m. at the TASER International headquarters, 17800 N. 85th St, Scottsdale, AZ. The auction is part of "Takin' the Ride' Motorcycle Rally Event March 24-26, 2006. As with all TASER Foundation events, 100% of all net proceeds from the auction and weekend event will go directly to the families of fallen officers.
The "Born to Ride" live auction sponsored by the Bank of Arizona is free. A preview of these items is available during the Candlelight Memorial Service on March 24 held at TASER International. The auction includes many unique items such as:
Super Bowl XXX collectible items including stat sheet from the locker room Don Knotts signed photo of "Barney Fife" USA flag flown over Camp Bucca in Iraq Private performance by Nick Nicholson and "Let It Ride" band Ride-a-Long with Phoenix Police Department Elvis Presley Gold Record 45 Johnny Cash Gold Record LP "Dirty Harry" prop badges Golf foursomes 7 Nights Ocean Front Condo in Cabo San Lucas - valued at over $5,000
Other highlights of the event include:
Candlelight Memorial Service
Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. - Free Admission
Community Fair
Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. - Free Admission. Booths, Vendors, Kids Play Area, "Born to Ride" Auction sponsored by the Bank of Arizona, Music and Food
Mark Wills Concert
Saturday, March 25 at 7 p.m. - Tickets $25
"Takin' the Ride" Motorcycle Rally and Poker Run sponsored by Vetrano Financial Services
Sunday, March 26 - $25 per rider or $40 per couple. Register at TASER International, Inc. at 8 a.m. with a 10 a.m. departure. (The Poker Run is a raffle only. At each stop, every rider receives one playing card. At the end of the ride, the best hand wins a TASER(R) X26C Citizen Defense System valued at $1,000.)
Supporters of law enforcement can learn more about the weekend events, or register for the motorcycle ride and poker run online at www.TakingtheRide.com or www.TASERFoundation.org.
About the TASER Foundation
The TASER Foundation for Fallen Officers was established in November 2004. The TASER Foundation's mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of local and federal law enforcement officers in the United States and Canada lost in the line of duty by providing financial support to their families. The Foundation has distributed $860,000 to over 200 families in the United States and Canada. It is the only organization that provides benefits to families in the United States and Canada from federal, state/province, county, and local law enforcement organizations. In addition, its program fills the gap between an officer's death and when pensions and other benefits begin. In most cases a grant request is processed within 24 hours of receipt.
For further information contact Gerry Anderson, Executive Director of the TASER Foundation at Gerry@TASER.com or call 602-326-6176. Visit the TASER Foundation website at www.TASERFoundation.org for facts and video.