For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: john@jgpr.net

NEMLEC Foundation Donates $5,000 to the Jimmy Fund

DRACUT — The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) Police Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that its annual appreciation dinner and comedy night was a success.

Following the event on Friday, Nov. 30, the NEMLEC Police Foundation donated $5,000 to the Jimmy Fund and its work to combat childhood cancer. The event was held at the Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut.

“This event is a cherished tradition of ours because it enables us to give back to such a critical cause,” Executive Director Sharon Crowley said. “I’m so grateful for all of our sponsors and everyone who helped make this year’s dinner and comedy night such a great one.”

Chelsea Police Chief Brian Kyes was honored for his myriad contributions to his community and the law enforcement profession. The ceremony was followed by performances from legendary Boston comedian, Steve Sweeney.

About the NEMLEC Police Foundation:

The NEMLEC Police Foundation, Inc. exists to promote and pursue training, education, research, projects, and programs that benefit municipal police agencies and their communities in Northeastern Massachusetts. The foundation promotes the public’s understanding of their police departments. It receives gifts, contributions, and grants from individual benefactors or private organizations and distributes those gifts to benefit The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council and its cities and towns.

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