Cinnaminson Fire Department to Present $1,100 Check to Virtua for Breast Cancer Patients

Members of the Cinnaminson Fire Department will present a check for $1,100 to the Virtua Foundation Patient Care Fund at an event Monday night, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. at Fire Station 201, 1725 Cinnaminson Avenue.

The money was raised by members of the fire department for breast cancer patient support, the fire department said Friday afternoon.

Money was raised when members purchased special shirts that were permitted to be worn on duty during the month of October, as well as supporter pins, hats and stuffed Dalmatian dogs that were sold throughout the community.

They also ran a one day event at Manny’s Ristorante, which generously donated 20% of all profits for the fund.

The Virtua Foundation Patient Care Fund was established for breast cancer patients who are in need of financial assistance for medical needs and comfort items such as wigs and scarves as well as cab or bus fare to treatments.

Members of the Board of Fire Commissioners and the fire department are scheduled to be on hand, as well as Sen. Diane Allen and Fire District Business Manager Jean Detrick, a breast cancer survivor.