Greenville police and fire departments face off in charity basketball game

Greenville police and fire departments played a Hoops and Heroes basketball game Sunday to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina, and Greenville Fire and Rescue won the first game.

Greenville police and fire departments held a Hoops and Heroes basketball event Sunday to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina. The game combined a longtime friendly rivalry with a community fundraiser, and both departments took part. Organizers said ticket sales were the primary source of proceeds for the house. The last tournament was in 2019, which Greenville Fire and Rescue also won. Event details: - The Hoops and Heroes match featured players from the Greenville Police Department and Greenville Fire and Rescue. - The event raised money for the Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina through ticket sales. - Grace Faller, director of advancement for the Ronald McDonald House, said the organization supported over 500 families last year and that third-party fundraisers help their work. - Department leaders described the game as a friendly rivalry and a chance to give back to the community. - Greenville Fire and Rescue won the first game, and the previous tournament in 2019 was also won by the fire department. Summary: The event combined community engagement and fundraising to support families served by the Ronald McDonald House. Organizers noted ticket sales were the focus of fundraising and cited past support for over 500 families. Undetermined at this time.