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Wheeling Police "Arrest Cancer" Fundraising at McDonald's

Wheeling Police Department and Wheeling Citizen's Patrol members hosted an event for the community at the Wheeling McDonald's located

Wheeling Crime Prevention Officer Scott Laverd and Citizen's Patrol member Patty Parrini assisted in "Arresting Cancer" for the American Cancer Society during the fundraising event at the Wheeling McDonald's on Tuesday, October 22nd.
Wheeling Crime Prevention Officer Scott Laverd and Citizen's Patrol member Patty Parrini assisted in "Arresting Cancer" for the American Cancer Society during the fundraising event at the Wheeling McDonald's on Tuesday, October 22nd. (Julie Travers)

Wheeling|Wheeling Police Department and Wheeling Citizen's Patrol members hosted an event for the community at the Wheeling McDonald's located at 188 E. Dundee Road.,on Tuesday, October 22nd.

The event brought the community to the restaurant to help the officers "arrest cancer".

All funds raised during the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

"Great event. Once again, the Wheeling community came through and supported us. We had officers calling out orders, working the drive-thru, greeting customers and selling pies. In only 2 hours, we raised almost $1,600 for the American Cancer Society. Everyone involved had a great time." said Chief Jamie Dunne.

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The FUNdraiser Night was courtesy of the Bear Family Restaurants and McDonald's Owner-Operator, David Bear. Like us on Facebook and visit our Bear Website.

For more information about events provided by the Wheeling McDonald's, please contact Community Relations Director, Julie Travers at julie.travers@comcast.net

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