Honoring Officer Shawn Silvera







 






 
 


BE HERE NOW! Celebration Benefit

Held Sunday, September 10, 2006

Donations to the benefit charities can be made through September 30, 2006. For more information and/ or to make a donation click here.


View invitation     Download RSVP Card

Shawn’s innate desire to help those in need reached thousands. From taking an extra minute to talk to someone while working as a police officer in Lino Lakes; to serving two years in the Peace Corps and assisting with the planning and construction of a water system for a mountain village, or helping a friend sheetrock his basement, Shawn kept his eyes out for others, and his hands at work to help them.

On Sunday evening, September 10, 2006, all are welcome as we honor Shawn through an evening dedicated to helping those in need. Five charities have been selected, each representing an area of Shawn’s life.

The "Be Here Now" Celebration net proceeds will benefit Minnesota COPS along with five charities uniquely representing Officer Silvera's passion and commitment to faith, family, youth, global concerns and career. The charities include the Honduras Water Project, Catholic Charities, Free Arts for Abused Children Minnesota, Marriage Encounter, The Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorer Association.

This event is sponsored by Minnesota COPS (Concerns Of Police Survivors).

Please join us along with Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Trish Van Pilsum of Fox 9 News at the Minneapolis Hilton for this unique event which will include dinner, a program and a silent auction. All net proceeds (100%) from the evening will benefit these charitable organizations.

RSVPs are required by August 31st. To view the invitation, click here. Next, download/ print the RSVP card by clicking here and send the completed copy, along with your payment to:
  • Celebration Events Committee
    PO Box 23388
    Richfield, MN 55423
Please note, checks should be made payable to Minnesota COPS.

We welcome organizations and/or individuals who are interested in donating to the event, either through a cash gift, a silent auction item, purchasing an advertisement in the program, or sponsoring a table on behalf of your organization. If you are interested in any of these possibilities, please contact: info@shawnsilvera.org.



Volunteer Opportunities


We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for each of these events. If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@shawnsilvera.org.

  • Administrative (assembly of mailings & packets, tracking, organization, etc)
  • Walk/Run Assistance (check in, t-shirts, booths, awards, etc)
  • Donations to the Walk/Run
  • Donations to the Silent Auction Benefit Celebration Dinner
  • Calendar Sales