(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On March 5, 2021, members of the Police Benevolent Association Local 214 and Superior Officers Associations Local 214, both associated with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office presented the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with a check in the amount of $6,110.

The donation was the result of a fundraising effort through the annual Middlesex County Police Charity Softball tournament, which took place on September 26, 2020 with teams from various police departments participating. Over the past three years, the tournament has raised approximately $20,000.

Present at the event was County Administrator John Pulomena, Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone, Chief Paul Miller, Lieutenant Wayne Canastra, Sergeant Michael Connelly, Sergeant Colin Feneis, Detective Ryan Tighe, and Detective Christopher Pennisi.

Next year’s tournament is scheduled for September 25, 2021.  Teams from police departments from across the State are expected to participate.

Middlesex County is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies, three universities, 18 park systems, and world-class healthcare and research facilities making it one of the nation’s most dynamic regions and a leader in technology, transportation, the arts, and food innovation. As one of the most diverse populations in the country, Middlesex County is home to over 832,000 residents living throughout 25 municipalities and employing nearly 40,000 people. Ranked #1 in the state for best schools, the County offers an award-winning vocational school system, a county college, and workforce development creating a unique ecosystem in which opportunities abound. Conveniently located between New York and Philadelphia, Middlesex County is a leading destination for businesses and residents alike to live, work, and play – and has been since the 17th century. For more information, visit middlesexcountynj.gov and find us on Facebook and Instagram.