Cops for Kids with cancer

Photos: Gloucester’s Will Bren and Mason Adams in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Gloucester Police Department
Chief John McCarthy
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Monday, March 18, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Photos: Gloucester’s Will Bren and Mason Adams in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

GLOUCESTER — Two very special Gloucester boys were featured in the 2019 Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Mason Adams, who was honored after his 6th birthday in 2017 for donating all of his birthday money to the charity Cops for Kids with Cancer and William Bren, who is battling cancer and whose family received a Cops for Kids with Cancer donation were together with their loved ones on Sunday. The two local boys were featured in the Cops for Kids with Cancer trolley as they rolled down the streets of Boston.

In January 2017 Chief McCarthy and Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken were honored to welcome Mason and his family to the Gloucester police station, where they presented a check on Mason’s behalf to Cops For Kids With Cancer. Mason, who considers police officers to be his personal heroes, decided that he would prefer to donate money to the police rather than receive presents for his birthday, so his parents raised $900 in his name to donate to Cops For Kids With Cancer. Mason was thanked by Gloucester Police and presented with a formal citation by Mayor Romeo Theken recognizing him for his selflessness.

Will and his family visited with Gloucester Police last August after a convey of police cruisers escorted him and his family to the police station. Will’s family was presented with a $5,000 donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer to help cover his medical expenses.

Will is said to be doing well, according to his family, and he was all smiles aboard the trolley on Sunday.

Gloucester Police have raised thousands of dollars for the charity which supports the efforts of family members to attain and travel to treatment for their children.

“Will and Mason are two very unique and very special Gloucester children, and while they may consider cops to be their heroes, in reality they are heroes to us and they inspire us every day,” Chief McCarthy said.

About Cops For Kids With Cancer:

In 2005, retired Boston Police Captain John Dow and his wife, Joan, wanted to find a way to support children with cancer who were being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Captain Dow, a cancer survivor, was sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and had a particular empathy for children undergoing difficult treatments.

Soon after, the nonprofit he founded, Cops For Kids With Cancer, began directing significant support to pediatric cancer patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cops For Kids With Cancer supports emergency assistance to families, events for patients and their families, and special “wishes” for teens, who are too old to be served by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Captain Dow lost his battle with cancer in 2007, but his vision of supporting children and their families continues.

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Gloucester Police Department Donates Over $10K to Cops for Kids with Cancer

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Gloucester Police Department
Chief John McCarthy
197 Main St.
Gloucester , MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police Department Donates Over $10K to Cops for Kids with Cancer

GLOUCESTER — Chief John McCarthy is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Police Department donated more than $10,000 to Cops for Kids with Cancer this week following a successful fundraising effort and a surprise donation from one of the department’s supporters.

On Monday, Chief McCarthy and members of Gloucester Police met with representatives from Cops for Kids with Cancer to present them a check for $10,685.

The department had initially raised $5,685 through a generous donation from Peabody-based Lyon-Waugh Auto Group and ticket sales for the department’s community safety event at Harbor Loop in September.

On Monday, just prior to the check presentation, Warren Waugh, owner of the luxury car dealership, told Chief McCarthy that he was going to be donating an additional $5,000 to the charity.

“The additional $5,000 came as a total surprise and we actually had to erase the number five and add a 10 to the giant check we were presenting,” Chief McCarthy said. “Every dollar helps when it comes to raising money for this extremely important charity and we sincerely thank Warren and the folks at the Lyon-Waugh Auto Group for their support and tremendous generosity.”

Waugh, whose company sponsored the community event in September, attended the check presentation ceremony along with Officer Joseph Paraday, who organized the event, and several other officers.

About Cops For Kids With Cancer:

In 2005, retired Boston Police Captain John Dow and his wife, Joan, wanted to find a way to support children with cancer who were being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Captain Dow, a cancer survivor, was sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and had a particular empathy for children undergoing difficult treatments.

Soon after, the nonprofit he founded, Cops For Kids With Cancer, began directing significant support to pediatric cancer patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cops For Kids With Cancer supports emergency assistance to families, events for patients and their families, and special “wishes” for teens, who are too old to be served by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Captain Dow lost his battle with cancer in 2007, but his vision of supporting children and their families continues.

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Methuen Police Department Raises More Than $2,500 for Cops for Kids with Cancer as Part of No Shave November

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Methuen Police Department Raises More Than $2,500 for Cops for Kids with Cancer as Part of No Shave November

METHUEN – Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department raised $2,600 to benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer through its annual No Shave November campaign.

Top row, left to right: Officer Joseph Alaimo and Officer Michael Farelli. Bottom row, left to right: Officer Kenneth Pilz and Officer Alex Richmonde participated in No Shave November this year to benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer. (Courtesy Photo Methuen Police)

Participating officers pledged a donation to Cops for Kids with Cancer, and, in turn, were granted a month-long waiver from the department policy restricting facial hair growth.

“The Methuen Police Department takes great pride in participating in No Shave November to support Cops for Kids with Cancer,” Chief Solomon said. “I’m thrilled that everyone once again came together for this fun campaign to raise these funds for children in need.”

Methuen Police have participated in the No Shave campaign since 2015 and each year work to raise money for Cops for Kids with Cancer.

“I commend Methuen Police for continuing to support this worthy charity year after year,” Mayor Jajuga said.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Battle of the Bands Fundraiser Being Hosted by Irish American Police Officers Association

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Irish American Police Officers
Association of Massachusetts
3 Brighton St.
Belmont, MA 02478

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Battle of the Bands Fundraiser Being Hosted by Irish American Police Officers Association

BELMONT — President Robert Sweetland is pleased to announce that the Irish American Police Officers Association (IAPOA) will be hosting a Battle of the Bands fundraiser next month.

The event will benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer and help pay for travel expenses for the IAPOA Pipes and Drums group to travel to Washington D.C. during National Police Week in May.

WHEN:

Saturday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m.

WHERE:

Florian Hall, 55 Hallet St., Dorchester

WHO:

This event is for adults age 21 and older.


WHAT:

Three local Irish bands – Irish Whispa, Erin Og and Garda – will play for bragging rights as they help to raise money for two good causes.

  • Cops for Kids with Cancer helps to provide assistance to families with children who have been stricken with cancer.
  • The IAPOA Pipes and Drums band was recently selected to be the host pipe band during National Police Week 2019 in Washington D.C. and a portion of the proceeds will help to pay for the band’s travel expenses.

At the event, the bands will play a variety of Irish, pop and country music.

There will be a cash bar and snacks provided.

A silent auction will be held by Yesterday’s Legends with several sports items being auctioned off.

Tickets are $25 per person or $200 for a table of 10. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by emailing [email protected]. Those who would like to reserve a table should do so in advance of the event. Credit cards are accepted.

“It is a great honor to have our pipe band selected to play down at National Police Week next year,” Sweetland said. “It is an even greater honor to help raise money for Cops for Kids with Cancer. We hope to have a huge turnout next month and we know that the bands will be rocking the house that night.”

About Cops For Kids With Cancer:

In 2005, retired Boston Police Captain John Dow and his wife, Joan, wanted to find a way to support children with cancer who were being treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. Captain Dow, a cancer survivor, was sensitive to the needs of cancer patients and had a particular empathy for children undergoing difficult treatments. Soon after, the non-profit he founded, Cops For Kids With Cancer, began directing significant support to pediatric cancer patients at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cops For Kids With Cancer supports emergency assistance to families, events for patients and their families, and special “wishes” for teens, who are too old to be served by the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Captain Dow lost his battle with cancer in 2007, but his vision of supporting children and their families continues.

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