It was a November to Remember for Hamilton Police Services

Officer Matt Oakes with girlfriend and first-time donor, Chelsey, at the November to Remember kick-off event in Hamilton.
Officer Matt Oakes with girlfriend and first-time donor, Chelsey, at the November to Remember kick-off event in Hamilton.

Hamilton Police Service hosted a blood donation campaign at the Hamilton donor center in support of Officer Matt Oakes and in honour of Officers Frank Mossuto and Ryan Royle.

 

Blood donor: Derek Donn, Hamilton Police Officer and November to Remember organizer
Blood donor: Derek Donn, Hamilton Police Officer and November to Remember organizer

Officers Mossuto and Royle both passed away earlier this year after losing their battles with cancer and leukemia. Matt Oakes received a stem cell transplant in spring 2018 to treat his leukemia and is continuing his fight today. For the month of November, Hamilton Police Services encouraged staff, friends, family and members of the public to donate blood at the Hamilton donor center in a campaign called “November to Remember”. Thank you to Derek and everyone involved for all of your hard work and congratulations on an amazing campaign.

Franca Mossuto (middle), at November to Remember kick-off, in memory of late husband, Officer Frank Mossuto. Pictured with two Hamilton Police Officers.

Franca Mossuto (middle), at November to Remember kick-off, in memory of late husband, Officer Frank Mossuto. Pictured with two Hamilton Police Officers.