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NEW JERSEY COPS ■ MARCH 2014 59 Edison Unity Tour team starts rolling The Edison Local 75 Police Unity Tour team held its official kickoff to prepare for the 2014 ride by hosting a fundraiser at the Fox and Hound in Edison on Feb. 25. Approximately 250 people attended for the event that featured a Tricky Tray and raffle of a Flat Screen TV donated by Jeff Rosen of Annie Mac Mortgages for Heroes. The event raised approximately $6,500, which will be used for the Local’s 11-person team of 10 members and one support person. For the fourth consecutive year, Local 75 will be Edison Local 75 State Delegate Jeff Diakunczak (far right) and Jeff Rosen (second from right) of Annie Mac Mortgages for Heroes award the flat-screen television to the winners of raffle at the Local’s fundraising event on Feb. 25. competing in the four-day challenge ride that will roll from New Jersey to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week. “A lot of guys have been spinning, and we’re looking for some weather to get outside and start training,” said team member and Local 75 State Delegate Jeff Diakunczak. “We take a lot of pride in this event. You’re riding for somebody killed in the line of duty, and to ride in their names and honor and see their families is very fulfilling.” d Members of the Local 75 Police Unity Tour team.