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Andover Police Department Welcomes Family to Receive Donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer

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Andover Police Department
Chief Patrick Keefe
32 North Main St.
Andover, MA 01810

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019

Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Andover Police Department Welcomes Family to Receive Donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer

ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe and nearly two dozen members of the Andover Police Department welcomed an Andover teenager and his family to the police station yesterday, where they were presented with a donation to help in his fight against cancer.

On Wednesday, Aug. 21, Andover High School freshman Kevin Kang, 15, and his family visited the station to be presented with a donation from Cops For Kids With Cancer. The check is meant to help defray the costs the family has incurred during Kevin’s ongoing battle with leukemia, which he’s been fighting since his initial diagnosis last November.

Massachusetts State Police Capt. Michael Drummy presented the Kang family with a $5,000 check from Cops For Kids With Cancer, as well as a variety of gifts for Kevin, including a special quilt, a hat and a teddy bear. Chief Keefe also presented Kevin with some Andover Police gear, including a department hat and mug.

Several Andover Police officers, dispatchers and support staff were on hand for Wednesday’s presentation. A group of officers then led the Kang family on a tour of department vehicles, including two cruisers and a motorcycle.

Kevin, who also lives with autism, was nominated for the award by a social worker at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, where he’s become well known for his smile. He’s been undergoing treatment at Tufts since last fall, and will continue to for approximately the next two years.

“The feeling of support is beyond what words can describe,” Kevin’s father, Jingfeng Kang said. “[His diagnosis] was very overwhelming at first, but this gives a sense of support from the community and it makes it so much easier to deal with.”

Cops For Kids With Cancer has donated over $3.3 million to families of children battling cancer since its founding in 2002.

“We are all so glad to welcome Kevin and his family and provide whatever support we can to make this journey easier for them,” Chief Keefe said. “No family should ever have to deal with this sort of thing alone, so we’re proud to partner with Cops for Kids With Cancer and we’re so grateful for their continued support of kids and families in need.”

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Methuen Police Department Welcomes Family Receiving Donation From Cops For Kids With Cancer

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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

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Methuen Police Department Welcomes Family Receiving Donation From Cops For Kids With Cancer

From left: Brooke, Michael and Melissa Burns holding Baby Michael, Cops For Kids With Cancer Treasurer Ed McNelley, Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga. (Courtesy Photo)

METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga are pleased to announce that Cops for Kids with Cancer presented a local 9-month-old boy and his family with a $5,000 donation at Methuen Police headquarters on Friday, July 12.

Michael Burns Jr. and his family, including his parents Michael and Melissa Burns and his older sister, Brooke, received a $5,000 donation from Cops for Kids With Cancer Friday morning to help cover the costs associated with his cancer treatment.

Michael was diagnosed with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia as a newborn last October. Since then, he has been undergoing intensive treatment — including frequent hospitalization — while his parents make an effort to maintain work schedules, often from Michael’s hospital rooms.

The Methuen Police Department sponsored the Burns family’s application to Cops for Kids with Cancer earlier this year.

“No family, and certainly no young child should have to endure what the Burns family has throughout Michael’s young life,” Chief Solomon said. “We were eager to support their efforts through Cops For Kids With Cancer, and we’re so grateful for their generosity in supporting this family.”

Organization Treasurer Ed McNelley was on hand Friday to present the check, which will go toward alleviating Michael’s medical expenses.

“Cops for Kids With Cancer is a great organization with a tremendously meaningful mission,” Mayor Jajuga said. “I’m glad that Chief Solomon and his officers could pitch in to help make Friday’s donation possible, and I know we all join together in rooting for Michael to beat this and live a full and happy life.”

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*Media Advisory* City of Gloucester Announces Second Community Safety Day

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, July 8, 2019

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

*Media Advisory*

City of Gloucester Announces Second Community Safety Day

Proceeds to Benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer

 

 

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith are pleased to announce that the City of Gloucester will host its second Community Safety Day fundraiser this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Harbor Loop, Gloucester

WHO:

  • Gloucester Police
  • Gloucester Fire
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • Boston MedFlight
  • State Police and State Police Horses
  • Massachusetts Environmental Police
  • Salem Police Dive Team
  • Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) Motor Unit
  • NEMLEC SWAT Team
  • Essex Police
  • Rockport Police
  • Peabody Police
  • Chelsea Police
  • Ipswich police
  • Endicott College Public Safety
  • American Red Cross

WHAT:

The City of Gloucester will hold its second Community Safety Day event to benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer this weekend.

Cops for Kids with Cancer is a nonprofit that provides funds to support families as they navigate the financial hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.

Donations will be accepted at both entrances to Harbor Loop for the duration of the Community Safety Day event.

“Our first Community Safety Day was a huge success this fall, and we’re excited to participate again this summer,” Fire Chief Smith said. “Cops for Kids with Cancer is a remarkable organization that helps local families in their greatest moments of need, and we’re happy to be able to help and be a part of this event.”

“Being first responders, we’re always looking for ways to give back to the community, and cancer is something that it seems we’ve all been affected by one way or another,” said Officer Joe Parady, who spearheaded the event. “This is a way we can raise money to benefit families going through a difficult time, and for the community and first responders to pull together to help.”

Police, fire and law enforcement officials from throughout northeastern Massachusetts are scheduled to attend the event. Tours will be given of the U.S. Coast Guard Gloucester base and visitors will also have a chance to view the U.S. Coast Guard’s boats. Boston MedFlight also intends to land a helicopter at the U.S. Coast Guard’s base, contingent on weather and availability. 

Gloucester School Resource Officers Peter Sutera and Mike Scola will also be at the event in a ‘dunk tank.’ There will be music, free hot dogs, and raffles featuring gift certificates and prizes from several local businesses. The Chelsea Police Department’s ice cream truck will also give out 200 free ice cream bars at the event.

“In addition to supporting a great cause, this event offers a unique opportunity for the community to meet police, firefighters and first responders in a fun setting, and to tour cruisers, firetrucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles up-close,” Police Chief Conley said. “It’s a great chance for us to show the resources we have available to respond in the event of an emergency.”

Those that cannot attend the Community Safety Day event, but wish to donate to the fundraiser can still do so. Checks can be made payable to “Cops for Kids with Cancer” and can be either mailed or brought in-person to the Gloucester Police Department at 197 Main St. Mail should be addressed to Officer Joe Parady.

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Cops for Kids with Cancer to Award Donation to 4-Month-Old Taunton Girl

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 Taunton Police Department
Chief Edward James Walsh
23 Summer St.
Taunton, MA 02780

Sunday, March 24, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Ben Paulin
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Cops for Kids with Cancer to Award Donation to 4-Month-Old Taunton Girl

TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh is pleased to report that Cops for Kids with Cancer will present a local 4-month-old girl and her family with a $5,000 donation at the Taunton Police Station on Monday.

WHO:

  • Taunton Police
  • Cops for Kids with Cancer
  • 4-month-old Holly Rodrigues and her family

WHEN:

Monday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Taunton Police Department, 23 Summer St.

WHAT:

Holly Rodrigues and her family will be presented with a $5,000 donation from Cops for Kids With Cancer on Monday to help cover the costs associated with her cancer treatment.

Holly was diagnosed in January with bilateral retinoblastoma. Since her diagnosis, she has undergone two rounds of chemotherapy.

The Taunton Police Department sponsored the Rodrigues family’s application to Cops for Kids with Cancer earlier this winter.

“It is the philosophy of the Taunton Police Department to serve our community and that service can be achieved though many paths,” Chief Walsh said. “It has been our privilege to sponsor this application and continue to work with the Rodrigues family to assist them with all of their needs.”

A GoFundMe page for Holly’s medical expenses can also be found at ie.gofundme.com/baby-holly039s-medical-expenses.

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