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May 21,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood Nj, Tickets are available on community pass for the 4th annual Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever event June 10th 2017 from 10am to 3pm at BF Middle School. Proceeds to Benefit Tackle Kids for Cancer, Go 4 the Goal, JDRF and the Ridgewood Jr.Police Academy. It’s a great day of family fun for a good cause.
May 28,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever. The event will be held on June 4th from 10-3 at BF Middle School field in Ridgewood, NJ. The day kicks off with a color fun run. Then there will be a balloon and butterfly release, carnival games, inflatables, face painting and so much more. Yes, the mechanical shark will be back! We hope to see you there! $20 per person / $50 per family when registering on line. ($25 per person. $75 per family at the door). Proceeds to benefit childhood cancer research, The Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy, JDRF, and to give ” A Best Day” to some sick children and their families.
To register go to: https://register.communitypass.net/ridgewood.
photo courtesy of the Ridgewood Police
JULY 2, 2015 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015, 1:32 PM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
A police academy named in memory of “the little chief” helped build bonds between officers and village youngsters.
The Second Annual Chief Michael Feeney Jr. Police Academy ran from June 22 to 30.
The academy presents an opportunity for children entering sixth, seventh and eighth grades to get to know police officers while also learning some valuable skills. The program offers the children a chance to have fun while in a learning environment, making them more likely to remember what they are taught, according to village police officials.
Ridgewood Police Lt. Glenn Ender, one of the driving forces behind the academy, noted that “several towns do a youth police academy; it’s a great way for us to interact with the youth of the town, and to show them what it’s like to be an officer.”
The academy’s namesake, Michael Feeney, died in late 2013 after a courageous battle with Ewing’s sarcoma.
Ender said Feeney was “inspirational” to the department and village.
“We gave him a badge, gave him a uniform and he just thought it was the greatest thing,” said Ender. “To see his face, it was just unbelievable.”
After Feeney tragically lost his battle with the disease, Ender decided that he wanted to do something in the “little chief’s” memory.
2nd Annual Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever
The 2nd Annual Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever will be held on Saturday, June 6th on BF Field at 337 North Van Dien Avenue from 10-3. We are kicking off the day with a Color Fun Run, then a balloon and butterfly release, followed by a huge carnival. Attractions include carnival games, a rock wall, bouncy castles, face painting, crafts, and Photo Booth. Food and drinks will be available for sale. The event will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Proceeds donated to Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever, Inc will benefit the following organizations: Go for the Goal Foundation, The Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy and JDRF. Funds will also be used to create some best days for sick children and their families. Registration is now open on Community Pass. https://register.communitypass.net/ridgewood. Pre-registration is $20 per person, $50 per family. Entrance at the door is $25 per person, $70 per family. If you cannot attend, donations are happily accepted on Community Pass as well. This event was created to honor the memory of Michael Feeney who succumbed to Ewing’s Sarcoma on November 29, 2013 after a 4-year battle. He was 10 years old. This event is truly created with Michael in the details. From the food, to the games, to the music, to the charitable donations, there is nothing here that would not make Michael happy. It will be a fun and rewarding time for all involved. Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever, Inc is a registered non-profit 501(c) 3 charity. Please contact Jill Feeney at MFbestdayever@gmail.com with any questions. We hope you can attend.
Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever , Ridgewood
photo by Ridgewood PD
Handball Wall dedicated to the memory of Michael Feeney at Hawes School
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