Ambler Police Chief, Family Bike 65 Miles To Shore For Charity

AMBLER, PA — Ambler police Chief Jeff Borkowski and his family were among the participants in the recent "Ben to the Shore" bike tour which raised funds for charity.

The epic 65 mile course stretched from the Ben Franklin Bridge to Atlantic City.

The ride raised $1.3 million for charity, which aims to help first responders.

Chief Borkowski was joined by his wife Janell and their son Reece on the voyage.

"Chief Borkowski would like to thank all the friends, families, residents, and local business who supported, and contributed to this worthy cause," the Ambler police department shared this week.

The ride, now in its 38th annual, is put together by the Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation.

Funds raised are used to bring "necessary financial relief to the families of fallen or critically injured first responders, to cultivate positive interactions and relationships between first responders and the communities they serve, and to provide mental and emotional wellbeing resources to first responders and their families," organizers said.

More than 2,000 cyclists participated in various levels of the event, which also included a 30 mile ride from Hammonton, New Jersey to Atlantic City.