WESTFIELD — To continue the effort to raise enough money to help the family of Darren McQuade acquire a specialized van to make it easier to see his extended family and for trips to doctors in Boston, the Police Department recently presented his dad and aunt $8,000. The proceeds come from the department’s annual No Shave November fundraiser, plus $1,000 in individual donations from the community.

“Thank you to every community member who donated or supported this effort. We wish Darren and his family all the very best,” said Police Detective Jared Rowe after presenting the donation to Darren, his aunt Emily McNutt, and his father Steven McQuade.

While the fundraiser is anchored to the annual No Shave November fundraising effort, many of the department’s officers contribute a small portion

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