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Partners

in Philanthropy

On April 20 , 2017, members “The 100 Club of
th
of the Department were recognized Massachusetts is an invaluable
for their fundraising efforts in the first annual First resource for the families of first responders whose
Responder Challenge, which took place earlier this
year. That recognition included a First Responder
“Stanley Cup” trophy presentation and a deck
hockey game with a local elementary school.

Former Boston Bruin Bob Sweeney, now
the executive director of the Boston Bruins

Trooper John Fanning receives First Responder
“Stanley Cup” for the MSP team.

loved one has made the ultimate sacrifice,” Trooper
Fanning said. “They deserve far more credit than
Bob Sweeney talking to students from Claypit Hill they ever get and it was our honor to play a small
School role in helping them to continue to perform their

important mission – supporting the families of
Foundation, and foundation Director of Health, those who have died in the line of duty.”
Fitness, and Wellness, John Whitesides were
joined by representatives from National Grid and In addition to raising money for the 100
the 100 Club of Massachusetts at State Police Club, the First Responder Challenge aimed to
General Headquarters in Framingham for the raise awareness of health and wellness issues. To
trophy presentation. The trophy, etched with
the Massachusetts State Police team name, was
presented to the MSP team for being the top
fundraiser in the First Responder Challenge, a
fitness competition held earlier this year at TD
Garden and presented by National Grid. The
MSP team raised $30,000 for the 100 Club of
Massachusetts. Team member Leigha Genduso
received recognition for being the highest
individual fundraiser by raising $7,000.00.

Trooper John Fanning, who spearheaded
the 18-member MSP team, was humbled to
receive the trophy on behalf of the squad.
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