Blue Flame win game, donate money to charity

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Running back Mike Cahill. Photo by Jamar Leary
Quarterback Josh Molyneux hands off the ball to running back Rob Gay. Photo by Jamar Leary
Photo by Jamar Leary
Photo by Jamar Leary

The Philadelphia Blue Flame, a police and fire football team, recently traveled to Ireland to play a game and donate money to charity.

The Blue Flame teamed with the New York City Department of Correction Boldest to defeat the Wexford Eagles and Rebels, 30-0, in County Wexford.

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The Blue Flame also donated $10,000 to fight childhood cancer in Ireland.

The money was raised during a recent beef and beer at FOP Lodge 5, along with a contribution by the DePaul family.

Joe Hansbury serves as president of the Blue Flame, while Joe Lugo is the coach. ••

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