Badge, Inc. is an affiliation of Massachusetts state troopers, city police officers and local businesses that was founded in 1998 by Everett police officer Raoul Goncalves, its president. The organization brings together officers, friends and family in events that benefit worthy causes such as the Make a Wish Foundation, the Children’s Trust Fund and the Council on Aging.

Last year, Badge dedicated the proceeds of its annual Massachusetts Law Enforcement Harbor Cruise to support the Head and Neck Oncology Program within the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.

The group’s decision was inspired by the courage of their friend and colleague, state trooper Marcell Strain. Trooper Strain, the vice president of Badge, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

“Not only has Marcell put up with the rigors of treatment with grace and dignity,” says his nominator, Lori J. Wirth, MD, “but he also made a personal and significant contribution to advancing the field of head and neck cancer by volunteering to become a clinical trial participant. Badge, Inc. and Marcell are bringing people together in a way that touches many lives.”

Mass General honors 100 individuals and groups for their diverse contributions to the fight against cancer.

There is strength in numbers and Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center proves this each year. the one hundred is the Cancer Center’s annual fundraiser, honoring 100 individuals and groups whose diligence and discoveries, philanthropy and passion have helped advance the fight against cancer. Funds raised at the gala support research, patient care, education and community outreach programs.  Meet the Honorees.