Area Police Departments Host Cornhole Tournament For Make-A-Wish

TEWKSBURY, MA — Several local police departments are coming together for a good cause. The departments will host a cornhole tournament next month to benefit Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

More information on the event is included in the police press release below:

Seven local police departments — the Billerica, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough and Westford Police — are joining forces to host a cornhole tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

WHEN:

Saturday, Oct. 21, from 12-4 p.m.

WHERE:

Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St., Tewksbury

WHAT:

Seven police departments are hosting a 64-team, single-elimination cornhole tournament where every penny raised will go directly to helping Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and their efforts toward granting transformative wishes to local children battling critical illnesses.

"We are proud to join forces to support Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island — a great organization that grants wishes for critically ill children," said Billerica Police Chief Roy Frost. "We invite anyone from our communities to join us at Wamesit Lanes for a fun and exciting day of fun that will benefit a truly amazing cause."

Registration is $50 for individuals and $100 for teams, with prizes awaiting the top-performing teams in the competition. Participants must be 18 or older.

To register, visit: https://e.givesmart.com/events/yJk/.