Help for families affected by the explosions in Merrimack Valley

Representatives from Columbia Gas, The Kennek Foundation, and the Merrimack Valley MA/NH Chapter #3185 Harley Owners Group met to deliver a donation to help local families affected by the explosions in the Merrimack Valley. Charlie Fox, Director of the Merrimack Valley MA/NH Chapter #3185 Harley Owners Group, facilitated the donation to the Mass State Police on behalf of his group's ongoing support of The Kennek Foundation's annual Trouble the Dog Motorcycle Ride that supports first responders and the children they serve.

The Kennek Foundation provides comfort to children in crisis with the help of the character, Trouble the Dog and the affiliated plush dogs and children's books. Luka Papalko from Columbia Gas will deliver the plush dogs and books to the Mass State Police Distribution Center in Lawrence for officers to give to local families. Taking part in the donation are, L to R: Charlie Fox, Director of the Merrimack Valley MA/NH Chapter #3185 Harley Owners Group, Luka Papalko, Columbia Gas, and Sheila Duncan, Founder of The Kennek Foundation.