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Wilson's 10-33 Benefit
Motorcycle Ride and Picnic
A Huge Success!
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Officer David Wilson, a five year veteran of the
Hillsborough Township Police Department (NJ), known by
all for his gregarious and helpful demeanor, is bravely
facing a battle against Leukemia. PBA Local #205
(Hillsborough Twp Police) in partnership with the
Wilson's 10-33 Foundation, Inc.,
hosted a Motorcycle Ride and Picnic to benefit
Officer Wilson’s fight against lukemia.
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Officer Dave Wilson
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The
Motorcycle Ride and Picnic, which took place on Sunday,
April 5, 2009 at the HILLSBOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
#2, located at 375 Rt. 206, Hillsborough, NJ 08844 was a
huge success by everyone's standards. An estimated
2000 motorcycles of every color, shape and size
participated in the run. The line of motorcycles
was said to stretch as long as 7-10 miles during the
run.
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Motorcycles from all over
participated in the run. Motorcycle units from
police departments in North Bergen, Union City, Jersey
City, and Franklin Twp. rode in the Run and assisted
with traffic control throughout the run. Large
contingents of members of the Blue Knights and Red
Knights motorcycle clubs which are comprised of police
officers and firefighters respectively, turned out for
the event. Hundreds of emergency service personnel
from police, fire and rescue as well as other caring
motorcycle enthusiasts showed their support at the
event.
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Among these caring citizens, was
Hillsborough native, veteran of Super Bowl XXXVIII and
safety for the Cleveland Browns, Shawn Mayer. Shawn
graciously stopped by to hand out and personally
autograph photos during the event. Thank you
Shawn. Another unexpected highlight of the day
came from the
Kelsey Charity
Run, Inc. when they donated $5,000 to the event.
A wonderful example of one good cause helping another.
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The Hillsborough PBA
would like to personally thank the dozens of volunteers
that make up "Wilson's Warriors" and
everyone who helped make this worthy event such a
success. Once again, when your community needed
you, you all answered the call.
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(To see photos of
the event click on this link)
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If you would like to make a donation, monetary donations
are greatly appreciated and should be rendered by check
or money order made out to:
Wilson's 10-33 Foundation, Inc.
Donations should be
mailed to:
Wilson's 10-33 Foundation, Inc.
c/o Hillsborough P.B.A. Local #205
P.O. Box 6359
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
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PBA Local 205 to Participate in the New York
Giants Snow Bowl.
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The
Hillsborough PBA Local 205 has been a long time supporter of the
Special Olympics by participating in their annual fundraising
events such as the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the Polar Bear
Plunge. We are now increasing our efforts to aid this worthy
organization by taking part in another event to benefit over
2,000 Special Olympics athletes in Somerset County as well as
many others statewide.
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On February 7, 2009
members of the Hillsborough PBA Local 205 will be participating
in the New York Giants Snow Bowl. The Snow Bowl is a flag
football tournament to benefit the New Jersey Chapter of the
Special Olympics. All proceeds collected by the flag football
teams benefit Special Olympics New Jersey athletes and help
foster the Special Olympics mission:
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To
provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a
variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with
intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities
to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy
and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship
with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the
community.
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We are calling on
friends and family of our local to help support this worthy
cause by donating to our team to benefit the Special Olympics
New Jersey. Donations can be made by contacting Pat Murphy at
908-369-4323 ext. 650 or via email at
pmurphy@hillsboroughpolice.org. Any donation is greatly
appreciated. Any questions in regards to this event can be
directed to Pat Murphy.
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(Click here for photos of
The Snow Bowl) |
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