The 2nd Annual Marlborough Police Department 5k Police Chase & Family Day, held this past September in Marlborough, Massachusetts, raised over $3,500 for the Hirshberg Foundation. The event, sponsored by the Marlborough Patrolmen’s IBPO Local 527, was held in memory of Sergeant William Kirby. Kirby died last February at age 57 after an eight-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
“He was what you think of when you think of a cop,” said Officer Pat Hogan. “We decided that this year we wanted to do the race in his memory.” According to Hogan, after Kirby’s death, many officers talked about doing something to honor the sergeant, who spent more than 30 years with the department. They decided to donate the race proceeds to the Hirshberg Foundation.
“They contacted us because they lost their beloved sergeant,” said Agi Hirshberg. “We are touched and so very appreciative of all that they have done to support our research efforts and to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer.”
The 2nd Annual Marlborough Police Department 5k Police Chase & Family Day raised over $3,500 for the Hirshberg Foundation and in support of pancreatic cancer research. Their act of support by recognizing and honoring one of their brothers in blue is a clear example of what communities of all types can achieve when the never give up.