Crime & Safety

Norristown Police and Fire Departments Holding Brad Fox Fundraiser This Friday

Officials have planned a gala "Night for Brad" at Elmwood Park Zoo this Friday, Nov. 2.

Norristown Police and Fire department and several community members have banded together to organize a "Night for Brad," gala community fundraiser honoring fallen Plymouth Township Police Officer Bradley Fox who was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 13, on the eve of his 35th birthday. The fundraiser is planned for this Friday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Elmwood Park Zoo. Tickets are still available for $20 in advance and will be available for $30 at the door. 

The evening will include live entertainment from Wildflower, raffle baskets and a silent auction and plenty of food including roast beef, pasta, potato salad, cole slaw and beer, compliments of Gretz Beverage. A cash bar will also be available for wine and mixed drinks.

Special guests for the evening include Phillies broadcaster Chris Wheeler; Michael Barkann, Leslie Gudel and Gregg Murphy of Comcast SportsNet; WIP's Paul Jolovitz; and Preston Elliot from the Preston and Steve Show on WMMR.

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Proceeds from the event will go to support the Fox family. Gift baskets and raffle donations are still being accepted at the Norristown Police Department. For information on purchasing tickets or sponsorship opportunities please contact Sharon Cullen at 610-496-9974, Norristown Fire Chief Thomas O’Donnell at 610-476-3050, Norristown Police Community Relations Officer Brian Saxon at 484-571-7012 or Sean Cullen at 484-645-1847. See the list of the sponsorship options in our PDF section.

More information available on the Night for Brad Facebook page or call the Elmwood Park Zoo at 610-277-3825.

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