Westfield's Bravest To Body Check Cancer Out Of The Rink

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Police Department will battle it out on the ice against the Westfield Fire Department in a charity hockey game to help Westfield resident and Rahway Police Officer, Tara Hannan.

Hannan is battling an aggressive form of stage 4 breast cancer. The goal of the Second Annual WPD vs WFD Spring Classic Charity Hockey Game is to assist the Hannan family in their time of need.

The event will be held on June 2 at Union Sports Arena and is sponsored by the Rahway PBA 31, Westfield PBA 90, Westfield FMBA #30 and the Handwerker Family. Tickets are $10 and be purchased here.

One hundred percent of the proceeds will go towards mounting medical expenses and medical retirement for Hannan.

The fundraiser is looking to raise $25,000. For more information or to donate visit youcaring.com/policeofficertarahannan.

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