Knockout Homelessness, Round 16
Tuesday, Feb. 18 @ 5:30 pm
The Erie City Mission and the Bizzarro Family will step into
the ring once again to fight homelessness head on in this year's
16th annual Knockout Homelessness fundraising event.
Knockout Homelessness - Round 16
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at the
Bayfront Convention Center
5:30 PM – Doors Open for viewing of auction and raffle items
6-9:30 PM – Dinner and Exhibitions
Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, exhibition boxing, a silent auction, and raffle.
Proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit the Erie City Mission's emergency men's shelter.
Tickets are on sale now!
$40 General Admission Ticket
$350 General Admission Table of 10
$100 Gold Ticket
$800 Gold Table of 10
Contact Katie Peppers at 814/452-4421 x262 or katie.peppers@eriecitymission.org to reserve your tickets today.
Announcing the Round 16 Celebrity Boxers!
Drew Whiting,
CEO of Erie Downtown Development Corp. and Co-owner of Five Iron Golf, is stepping into the ring for our main event, duking it out against Lou Bizzarro, Jr.
At 5’10” and 190 lbs, Drew Whiting will step into the ring not just as the CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation (EDDC) but as a passionate advocate for change. A Buffalo native turned Erie champion by way of Chicago, Drew combines a storied athletic background—including four years in Notre Dame’s Bengal Bouts and participating in the 2016 Chicago Real Estate Rumble—with a deep commitment to community revitalization. As a husband to an Erieite, father of two (soon to be three), and co-owner of Five Iron Golf Erie, Drew has quickly settled into Erie and made it his home. His involvement with the Erie City Mission reflects his belief in holistic solutions for the community's most vulnerable. Whether braving Tough Mudders, marathons, or the boxing ring, Drew’s drive is fueled by the hope of inspiring others to engage in meaningful support for the homeless. “Everyone is two decisions away from being in the same situation,” Drew reminds us, as he fights to knock out homelessness and create lasting impact.
"The Erie City Mission and its dedicated employees provide hope, and that’s why we show up in support."
Interested in sponsoring this year's event?
Sponsorship tiers and advertising space are still available for Round 16.
Donations towards the auction and raffle are also needed.
Download the proposal below.
For more information contact Katie Peppers at 814-452-4421 x262 or Katie.Peppers@eriecitymission.org
