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Ipswich Police Participate in Foster Care Backpack Drive

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Ipswich Police Department
Paul A. Nikas, Chief of Police
15 Elm St.
Ipswich, MA 01938

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Ipswich Police Participate in Foster Care Backpack Drive

IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas is pleased to announce that the Ipswich Police Department is participating in a backpack drive to benefit a local charity serving children entering foster care.

The drive supports Fostering Care Inc., a local nonprofit that works to help children entering foster care by providing basic necessities and personal care items.

Throughout the month of April, Ipswich Police will be contributing to Fostering Care’s backpack drive, and encourages residents to donate fully stuffed backpacks (with items ranging from clothes to toiletries, and a stuffed animal to a toy/project) to help a child in need.

Those who wish to participate in the drive can do so by dropping off backpacks, or any items on the wish list (see above), to the Ipswich Police Department, 15 Elm St. Residents can also donate money or Amazon gift cards, or contribute to the Amazon wish list. (Email [email protected] on where to send monetary and gift card donations).

Along with the police department, donations can also be dropped off at:

  • Ipswich Fire Department, 55 Central St.
  • The Brown Dog, 14 Central St.
  • Keller Williams, 500 Cummings Center, Beverly
  • Small Wonders Child Development Center, 391 Linebrook Road
  • Paul F. Doyon Memorial School, 216 Linebrook Road

The drive will culminate with a backpack stuffing event on April 28, from 4-7 p.m. at St. Lawrence Hall, 14 Fairview Ave.

“We’re happy to partner with Fostering Care on this extremely worthy endeavor,” Chief Nikas said. “We encourage all who can to participate in this drive to help children entering foster care feel a little more at home right away.”

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King Philip Middle School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Raises Nearly $1,800 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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King Philip Regional School District
Paul Zinni, Superintendent
18 King Street
Norfolk, MA 02056

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

King Philip Middle School 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Raises Nearly $1,800 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

NORFOLK — Superintendent Paul Zinni and King Philip Regional Middle School Principal Susan Gilson are pleased to announce that a 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser organized by students raised nearly $1,800 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

On Friday, Feb. 1, the KPMS Student Council hosted a basketball tournament for students in the middle school gymnasium. Twenty nine teams played in the tournament and many more students came to watch the games and cheer on their friends.

The event raised $1,780, which will be donated to the hospital.

“This event was a great way for our students to get together and be active and have fun, all for a great cause,” Principal Gilson said. “I am very proud of the student council for their hard work and I would like to thank student advisors Jenna Brady and Whitney Hartwell, who helped orchestrate this spirited event.”

Generous donations from several local businesses allowed the student council members to operate a concession stand, where the students sold pizza, popcorn, candy, doughnuts and other snacks to those in attendance. The money collect from the concession stand went toward the fundraising effort.

The businesses that donated items include:

  • Eagle Brook Saloon
  • Papa Gino’s
  • Target
  • 99 Restaurant
  • Shaw’s
  • Roche Brothers Supermarkets
  • Panera Bread
  • Dunkin Donuts

Overall, the tournament was a success and Principal Gilson would like to thank KPMS teachers Emily Leone, Sarah McNulty, Lisa McIntyre, Lynn Bois, Katie Brenneis, and KPMS Librarian Corey Flynn for donating their time during the event.

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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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*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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