Nearly 200 bikers rally in support of SR Police officer who is battling cancer

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YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A special ride in York County benefited a Southern Regional Police officer. Nearly 200 bikers gathered near Dallastown Area High School in York Township to raise awareness and money for Sgt. Dan Teague who received an untimely diagnosis earlier this year.

"We found out he is battling cancer," said Alex Kelly with New Freedom VFW Post 7012. "Without hesitancy, our canteen manager wanted to do something to raise money for him. It started out as putting out money jars at our canteen and it turned into this."

"A big show of support," described Carmelo Genco Jr., Senior Vice Commander of Post 7012.

Some people knew Sgt. Teague, but organizers say many did not. Kelly says that shows how much the community supports officers and veterans.

"What they do to protect us... without a doubt, we're here for them," added Kelly.

"We're going to ride past him today, and we're going to honk our horns, yell, and let him know: It's one team, one fight," added Genco. "You're not by yourself. You're not alone. We're all here with you."

Genco got emotional as the cause hits close to home.

"I have people in my family who died of cancer, who suffered from cancer," explained Genco. "I'm a vet. He's a vet. When one bleeds, we all bleed."

Sgt. Teague is also a Marine Corps veteran.


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