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Bedford Police Officers and Firefighters to Participate in Polar Plunge to Raise Money for Special Olympics

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For Immediate Release

Monday, April 2, 2018

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

Bedford Police Officers and Firefighters to Participate in Polar Plunge to Raise Money for Special Olympics

BEDFORD — Police Chief Robert Bongiorno and Fire Chief David Grunes are pleased to announce that members of the Bedford Police and Fire departments will be taking part in the Polar Plunge at Long Lake Beach in Littleton this weekend, to raise money for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

WHERE:

Long Lake Beach, 18 Town Road, Littleton

WHEN: 

Saturday, April 7, at 11 a.m.

WHO: 

The Bedford Police and Fire departments have partnered with the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Massachusetts to take part in their fifth annual Polar Plunge event.

The LETR is an international charity made up of law enforcement officers that raises funds and increases awareness for the Special Olympics.

Special Olympics Massachusetts provides year-round training, athletic competition and other programs for over 12,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state. Special Olympics is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

WHAT:

From the shore of Long Lake Beach, officers and firefighters will run into the frigid water, along with dozens of other participants, on the day of the event. Before they take the plunge, however, police officers and firefighters participating in the event will be seeking donations to help reach their goal of raising $1,000.

For more information about how to donate, click here.

“What a great opportunity for our departments to join together to raise money for the Special Olympics. We are very fortunate to be able to participate in this year’s event,” Police Chief Bongiorno said. “I want to thank everyone in advance for their generous donations and hopefully the water isn’t too cold this weekend!”

Fire Chief Grunes said, “The firefighters and police officers that have volunteered to participate in this event epitomize the quality and passion of men and women that serve our town.”

The Polar Plunge is one of LETR’s premiere fundraising events of the year. In 2017, more than 1,000 people participated in plunge events in Pittsfield, Sharon, Marlborough, Hull, Revere and other towns. The events raised over $400,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts.

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Reading Police Department Participates in Torch Run Cruiser Convoy To Benefit Special Olympics of Massachusetts

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Reading Police Department
Mark D. Segalla, Chief of Police
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 16, 2017

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

Reading Police Department Participates in Torch Run Cruiser Convoy To Benefit Special Olympics of Massachusetts

READING — Chief Mark D. Segalla is pleased to announce that the Reading Police Department participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run Cruiser Convoy to benefit the Special Olympics of Massachusetts this past weekend.

On Friday, June 9, Reading police recruits Zachary Fontes and Benjamin Woodward participated in the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

On Saturday, June 10, Deputy Chief David Clark and his family joined the Cruiser Convoy, where over 100 police departments across Massachusetts traveled in unison with their lights and sirens activated to the Special Olympics Summer Games at Harvard University. There, Deputy Chief Clark and fellow officers celebrated with the athletes and their families and congratulated them on their performances.

“The Special Olympics of Massachusetts is an exceptional organization and being a part of the Torch Run and Cruiser Convoy meant a great deal to us,” Chief Segalla said. “I’m proud of our department’s representatives who came out in support and look forward to participating in these events for years to come.”

To see how the event was captured on social media, searchTwitter for  #CruiserConvoy.

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*Media Advisory* Over 100 Massachusetts Police Departments to Participate in Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 9, 2017

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

*Media Advisory*

Over 100 Massachusetts Police Departments to Participate in Special Olympics Cruiser Convoy

BOSTON, MA — Over 100 police departments from throughout Massachusetts will come together Saturday for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, forming a Cruiser Convoy that will ride together to the Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games

WHEN: 

Saturday, June 10, 2017

WHERE: 

Members of the media interested in interviewing participants or observing the convoy’s departure may do so by showing up at any of these locations prior to the scheduled departure time. 

  • Southwest: Departs from I-95 northbound rest area in Mansfield at 9:30 a.m.
  • South Shore: Departs from the South Shore Plaza (near Macy’s) at 10:15 a.m.
  • Cape Cod: Departs from the Friendly’s at 10 Canal Rd. in Sagamore at 9:15 a.m.
  • North Shore: Departs from the Liberty Tree Mall at 9:45 a.m.
  • Middlesex North: Departs from Camp Curtis Guild in Reading at 10:15 a.m.
  • West: Departs from the Lee service area at 8 a.m. and the Natick service area on the Mass Pike at 10:30 a.m.
  • Final Rally Point: Entire convoy departs from Boston College Law School at 11 a.m.
  • Destination: Harvard University athletic fields,

WHO:

More than 100 police departments, including every department from Essex County, and as many as 25 department chiefs.

WHAT: 

Police Departments from all corners of Massachusetts will join forces for the 10th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Cruiser Convoy, which will rally around the athletes participating in the Special Olympics of Massachusetts Summer Games.

With lights and sirens activated as they drive toward Harvard University, law enforcement officers will draw attention to the excitement of the games before spending time with the athletes and their families, congratulating them for their accomplishments at the games.

“We are eagerly anticipating the Cruiser Convoy, which will be nothing short of an epic display of support for the athletes who make the Special Olympics so great,” Middleton Police Chief James Digianvittorio said. “I have no doubt that it will be a fun day, and I know that my fellow officers from throughout the commonwealth all take great pride in being able to bring smiles to the athletes’ faces.”

For more information on the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Massachusetts, click here.

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Bedford Police Grow Beards to Raise Money for Special Olympics

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Bedford Police Department
John J. Bryfonski, Chief of Police
55 Constitution Drive
Bedford, NH 03110

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016

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

Bedford Police Grow Beards to Raise Money for Special Olympics

BEDFORD — Chief John Bryfonski is pleased to announce that members of the Bedford Police Department will be growing out their facial hair this month to raise money for the community’s Special Olympics team.

Officers who wish to participate in the event will donate $25 to grow out their beards. All money raised will benefit the Bedford Bobcats Special Olympic team. The Bedford Police Union has agreed to match the total donation, or bring the total amount to at least $500. Currently, 13 officers are participating.

The Bedford Bobcats is a year-round program that works with kids from fifth grade to young adulthood to participate in bowling, basketball, skiing, track and field and golf. Organizers also coordinate social activities to help families stay connected even if their child is not participating during a particular season.

Police started raising money for the Bobcats last year as a way to support a local organization. Officers donated $200 to the team to grow goatees and are hoping to increase their contribution every year.

“This fundraiser allows our officers to have fun while raising money for a great cause,” Chief Bryfonski said. “And with this extremely cold winter weather we’re currently experiencing, there’s no better time to have a little extra warmth on their faces.”

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