Valley Pawn Raffles Firearm to Benefit Wounded APD Officer Jacob Grant
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Local business Valley Pawn Shop announces a raffle and drawing on December 31, 2015, to benefit wounded Albuquerque Police Department officer, Jacob Grant.
The item, a new I.O. Inc Sporter AK-47 rifle, is the only rifle of its kind that is completely American made; it comes with a lifetime warranty and has a retail value of over $700. One hundred percent of the raffle proceeds will be gifted to Officer Grant and his family. "At Valley Pawn, we are grateful for the sacrifice and courage of Officer Jacob Grant. During this season of giving, we feel that we have a responsibility to help those committed to providing safety in our city," says business owner Justin Bernstein.
On January 9, 2015, Officer Jacob Grant was shot multiple times while engaging in an undercover operation. Having been hospitalized for his life-threatening injuries, Officer Grant's family has incurred heavy medical bills, facing increasing financial hardship. Since this injury, Grant has been unable to work or fully recover. "When we heard that one of Albuquerque's police officers needed help, we decided to step in and do something about it," says Ian Schiefer, Valley Pawn's Firearm Department Manager. "It's part of our ongoing devotion to helping our community."
Since opening their doors in 2007, Valley Pawn Shop has been a proponent of strengthening the greater Albuquerque area through their commitment to philanthropic giving. Located in the heart of the city's North Valley neighborhood, Valley Pawn Shop serves the entire state of New Mexico by offering affordable retail prices for new and used goods, as well as low-cost options for various types of loans.
Raffle tickets are available for sale until 6 pm on December 31, 2015. Tickets are $2 each and may be purchased in person at Valley Pawn Shop, 401 Menaul Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87107. For more information call (505) 344-7296 or visit www.valley-pawn.com.
Media Contact: Jolene Vigil, [email protected]
SOURCE Valley Pawn
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