First responders battle it out in “Sleighed It” baking competition benefitting Edmonson County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local first responders are working to help families have a magical Christmas.

Team Police, Team Fire and Team EMS entered a heated baking contest tonight to raise money for Edmonson County Affordable Christmas.

The Family Resource Youth Service Center is hosting the competition at Edmonson County Schools.

News 40 spoke to Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy about his part in the competition.

“When they asked me, I was a little hesitant at first, I can tell ya,” Priddy said, smiling. “I didn’t really know if this was the avenue I needed to go down, but it seems like it’s gonna be a community hit. There’s people that have approached me at gas stations, at ball games, different places and been like ‘Hey man, this is a great idea.'”

On Friday evening, the teams had to replicate a cake crafted by a professional baker and try to win over the judges and the crowd.

Every dollar donated counted as a vote for a team.

If you missed tonight’s competition, you can still donate! For more information on Affordable Christmas, visit this link for a list of donation sites.