Cranford Knights Of Columbus Donate 5K For Family's Cancer Fight

CRANFORD, NJ - An honorary Cranford cop was gifted $5,000 to assist in his fight against cancer thanks to the Cranford Knights of Columbus Council 6226. The Cranford Knights of Columbus Council 6226 presented Ray Schwartz and his family with a donation of $5,000 to help with their fight against cancer.

Last year, Schwartz was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Schwartz participated in the Cranford Youth Police Academy and was sworn-in as an honorary police officer last spring. The Cranford Knights of Columbus raised money to assist Schwartz from their Annual Golf Outing at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth on Friday, Sept. 21.

(Pictured is Grand Knight Jim Vari, Detective Steve D’Ambola, the Schwartz family and K of C Chaplain Monsignor Shugrue. Photo courtesy of the Cranford Knights of Columbus Council 6226)

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