MARION — Police Chief Richard Nighelli is participating in the 2021 Jimmy Fund Walk to benefit cancer research.

The walk is taking place on Sunday, Oct. 3. Though the walk usually follows routes along the Boston Marathon course, walkers will be allowed to choose their own locations this year due to covid.

This year will mark the first time Nighelli has participated in the Jimmy Fund Walk, although he has supported the Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in various other fundraising efforts in the past.

“Cancer has impacted so many families, including my own, and it will be an honor to join thousands of other individuals on Oct. 3 to raise money for such an important and impactful cause,” Nighelli said. “Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to finding a cure, and I thank everyone who has supported me thus far.”

Nighelli will be walking in uniform along with members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association.

Funds raised through the walk will support critical cancer research and innovative pediatric and adult patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Those wishing to donate directly to Chief Nighelli and his team may do so by visiting his page at: tinyurl.com/yfswz9dv.

People can also donate by check directly to the Jimmy Fund. Checks should be made payable to the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk and sent directly to Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, P.O. Box 3595, Boston, MA 02241-3595.

Those wishing to register for the walk can do so by visiting danafarber.jimmyfund.org and clicking on the "Jimmy Fund Walk" link.