Medford Basketball Helps Local Kid Battle Cancer

insidemedford | December 13, 2010 | Sports Highlights | No Comments

The Medford Basketball program is helping a local boy and his family in their fight against cancer. There will be a donation bucket at every boys and girls basketball home game this season. Donations can also be made out to Joanne Berenger and sent to 15 Laird Road, Medford, MA 02155.

The boys’ home opener is Tuesday, December 14 at 6:30pm against Sharon High School, while the girls aren’t home until Friday, January 7 when they host Everett at 7:00PM.

For a full season schedule see www.MedfordBasketball.com.

Jacob is pictured above with his family and local police, who recently made a donation to help the family. Pictured from left to right: Lt. Paul F. Covino (Medford Police), Steve Berenger (brother of Jacob), Bob Faherty (Chairperson of Cops for Kids with Cancer), Joanne Berenger (mother), holding Jacob Berenger, Amanda Berenger (sister of Jacob). Back Row: Captain Robert McCarthy of the Middlesex County Sheriff Office and Lt. Helena Findlen (Pres. Of CFKWC, Canton Police). Courtesy photo.

– InsideMedford.com