Town Of Arlington: Arlington Police Department's No Shave Campaign Raised $7,985 For Cancer Research

Press release from Town of Arlington:

01/31/2022 3:39 PM

Chief Juliann Flaherty is pleased to announce that the Arlington Police Department has raised and donated $7,985.00 to Massachusetts General Hospital for cancer research.

MGH representative and Development Coordinator, Isabella Camello, came to APD Headquarters today to receive the donation. Officers gathered in the community room to take a photo with her and our oversized “novelty” check.

About the fundraising: 

Many Arlington Police Officers have had their lives touched by cancer, including retired Lt. Dan Kelly, who has received treatment from Massachusetts General Hospital.

Chief Juliann Flaherty allowed the Arlington Police Department to participate in “No Shave November” and continue the no shave campaign through the month of December 2021. To participate in the campaign for both months, officers donated $200 each. Through the campaign, members of the department were able to forgo facial hair restrictions during these months and donate to support cancer research at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Thank you to those that have helped us reach our goal and more importantly, helped us fight cancer!

To learn more about MGH's Cancer Research efforts or to donate to their cause, please visit their website.

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