Police organizations from four Renfrew County communities raised $7,500 for the Canadian Cancer Society last month in the first annual “Cops for Cancer”.
The charity event was held on April 27 at Eastside Marios and First Choice Haircutters in Pembroke with officers from the Pembroke Police Service, the Deep River Police Department, the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment and the Killaloe OPP detachment participating. Bob French, president of the Renfrew County Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society said this week he was pleased with the incredible effort on behalf of area police forces. Staff members of Eastside Mario’s and Paul Davis Systems also got their heads buzzed. “It was the whole community coming together,” Mr. French said as he presented appreciation certificates to police department representatives during a brief ceremony at the restaurant. Following the trip to the barber shop, officers served as guest servers with Gordon Foods Services donating entrees. A silent auction was held afterward with several items donated by local businesses. Mr. French said the contribution of the police services will go a long way to ensuring that one day cancer will be beaten. “The Cops for Cancer is a very important fundraiser and you’re helping to bring hope to the people of Renfrew County. It’s a great team effort and let’s keep it going.”
Plans are already underway to host the second annual Cops for Cancer in 2010 and possibly expanding it to include other restaurants across the county.