NSW Police are swapping their blue hats for beanies to help raise awareness for brain cancer research, NSW Police say.
More than 50 police will join the ‘Beanie for Brain Cancer’ awareness campaign to support the Mark Hughes Foundation.
The rostered officers will wear official police beanies during their shifts at the four Sydney NRL games in Round 11 starting tonight today.
Funds raised are used to research the causes and treatment for brain cancer in the hope of finding a cure.
NSW Police Force Leichhardt Local Area Command, Superintendent Paul Pisanos, says police are proud to support leading senior constable, Anne Calendar, whose husband, Matt, was diagnosed with brain cancer 12 months ago and also be part of promoting research into such a terrible disease.
"We will have our officers in beanies and we would love to see fans get involved so the stadiums are filled with covered heads in support of brain cancer research," Supt Pisanos said.
"The fact one of our own officer’s husband is currently fighting brain cancer; we are jumping on board with the campaign and doing what we can to support her.
"It’s a tough time for Anne and her family and for us to join the fight to raise awareness and funds for brain cancer will hopefully encourage members of the public to do the same," Supt Pisanos said.
Since the ‘Beanie from Brain Cancer’ campaign was launched in 2014, the Mark Hughes Foundation has raised more than $500,000 for brain cancer research.
The community are encouraged to don their own beanie or buy a beanie to support the campaign.
For more information go to www.markhughesfoundation.com.au.
