June 23, 2009

GALVESTON - A huge benefit staged June 13th for Galveston Police Officer Chris Sanderson could not have been more successful, providing over $30,000 to help the young officer in his battle with cancer.

Centered at the Big Amos Restaurant complex at Broadway and 39th Streets in Galveston, 200 motorcyclists gathered for a 100 miles toy run leaving Galveston over the San Luis Pass Bridge and returning through Surfside Beach, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Bayour Vista, Tiki Island and over the Galveston Causeway.

Visitors enjoyed Bar-B-Que, beer and soft drinks.  Children bounced in the Moonwalk as a band played and everyone enjoyed the hot, but beautiful day.

Shlomo "Mony" Hamo, owner of Big Amos BBQ and other Galveston businesses, worked tirelessly to make the event a successful one.  Hamo is a longtime supporter of Galveston law enforcement officers and provided valuable assistance to them during Hurricane Ike.

Event coordinators who also spent many hours each day for months in advance of the event were Galveston police officers Angela Rojas, Lewis Jackson, and Jovan Martin.

 Sanderson is battling Rhabdomyosarcoma Cancer but continues patrol duties with the Galveston Police Department between treatments.

Contributions may still be made for Officer Sanderson at any Moody Bank branch.  Visit www.MoodyBank.com for a location near you.

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Pictured presenting an Appreciation Award to Big Amos BBQ owner Mony Hamo is:
Back row L-R: / Joe Maffei; Joel Caldwell; James Emmerson; Herbert Graves; Christopher Doucette; Trinidy Boutwell
Front row L-R: / Police Chief Charles Wiley; Mony Hamo; GMPA Vice President Joey Quiroga

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Event sponsors and supporters who provided invaluable assistance were:

Arc Angels Motorcycle Club
Blue Knights Motorcycle Club
Buck's Bar
Fertitta Hospitality, Inc.
Galveston County Sheriff's Office
Galveston Emergency Medical Services
Galveston Fire Department
Galveston Municipal Court
Galveston Municipal Police Association
Galveston Police Department, Officers, Employees & Families
GCSO Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
GPD Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association
Harley Angels Motorcycle Club
KGBC 1540 AM Radio
Ladies of Rebecca Sealy
Los Carnales & La Familia Motorcycle Club
Mediterranean Chef Restaurant
Moody Hospitality, Inc.
Moody National Bank
Police News Publishing Co.
Regladores Motorcycle Club
Rock Da House Moonwalks
Texas Municipal Police Association
The Blues News