(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Pikes Peak United Way and Bank of Colorado are hosting the 2nd Annual Burgers and Bags Tournament on Tuesday, June 11 in downtown Colorado Springs at the Bank of Colorado, located at 421 North Tejon Street, and FOX21’s Morning team will be taking part in the competition.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature free burgers from In-N-Out and local leaders will be competing for the top spot in cornhole.
Competitors include the following:
FOX21 News Morning Anchor Abbie Burke
FOX21 News Storm Team Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister
FOX21 News Morning Anchor Craig Coffey
NFL Hall of Famer and former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar
CEO at Downtown Partnership, Susan Edmondson
El Paso County Treasurer Chuck Broerman
County Commissioner Cami Bremer
County Commissioner Carrie Geitner
County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez Jr.
County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf
County Commissioner Holly Williams
Deputy County Administrator Bret Waters
Senator John Hickenlooper’s Congressional Staffer Antonio Huerta
Senator Michael Bennet’s Congressional Staffer Natasha Hutson
Colorado College Hockey Coach Kris Mayotte
The event is held to raise money for Pikes Peak United Way and to support its mission to enhance youth success and family stability in the Pikes Peak region.
“Supporting Pikes Peak United Way is investing in our community,” said Dan Nordberg, Bank of Colorado Market President and Pikes Peak United Way Board Chair. “The Burgers and Bags fundraiser allows us to bring together philanthropy, good-natured competition, and delicious food, all while giving back to a great cause.”
