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May 12, 2017

Give STL Day Goal Nearly Doubled!

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Give STL Day 2017 was a great success!  The community came together and surpassed our goal of $1,500, raising a total $2,721!  We would  like to thank every donor for your contribution and support of our fallen first responders.  We would also like to give […]
May 10, 2017

Give STL Day 2017

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The BackStoppers is participating in Give STL Day this year on Thursday, May 11th! Give STL Day is an oppurtunity for the community to come together and give back to their favorite charitable organizations. This is a 24 hour online event hosted by the St. […]
March 13, 2017

Biggest BackStopper Month Yet!

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February is BackStopper Month at the OG Hospitality Group's family of restaurants.  All month long, patrons dining at all The Corner Pub & Grill, The Tavern Kitchen & Bar, and The Shack Breakfast & Lunch locations may purchase BackStopper Bucks to support families of fallen heroes.  This […]
March 10, 2017

Kids’ Art Show raises $1,200!

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We saw some very big smiles on the kids at United Services for Children when they presented The BackStoppers with the funds they raised at their art show.  The kids, ages 3 to 5 years, held an art show featuring their favorite pieces from school.  […]
February 7, 2017

Guns ‘N Hoses Raises $653,000

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Guns 'N Hoses has made the largest donation in its 30-year history, raising $653,000 for The BackStoppers!  In all, Guns 'N Hoses has raised a total $6.1 million since 1987.  We recognize this incredible support is because of a very dedicated team who put in a lot of […]
September 26, 2016

Griffin and Levi Support The BackStoppers!

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On a hot Saturday in early September, 5-year old Griffin put on his police officer uniform, loaded up his patrol car, and set out for Frontier Park with 2-year old brother, Levi.  Together the boys spent the day selling ice cream to raise funds for […]
September 23, 2016

CCMSI Raises $10,000 for BackStoppers!

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CCMSI, a small company with a big heart, organized a silent auction and raised $10,000 for The BackStoppers!  Moved to show their gratitude to law enforcement and our area's first responders, CCMSI held the auction for employees over two days.  This generous support of our mission […]
August 28, 2016

Bulltown’s Biggest Year

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The 5th Annual Bulltown Run for BackStoppers raised $5,000 in it's biggest year yet!  This year's event was held in honor of Paramedic Jonathan Noce, EOW 5/25/2016, whose family The BackStoppers has begun assisting.  Running and walking in his memory were participants aged 8 to […]
August 27, 2016

Brielle and Nora Sage’s Lemonade Stand

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Brielle and Nora Sage's Lemonade Stand raised $785 for The BackStoppers and $785 for Officer Mike Flamion for a grand total of $1,570! When 7-year old Brielle and 5-year old Nora Sage decided they wanted to organize a lemonade stand, their mother, Cindy, listed five choices […]
August 16, 2016

Alibi 25’s First BackStoppers Event a Success!

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Alibi 25 kept six bands playing all day long while serving up BBQ, drinks, and a great atmosphere under a large tent at their first fundraiser for The BackStoppers. Owner and Manager Denise Gestring was overwhelmed with the outpouring of support from the community.  Local businesses donated fantastic […]