Tag: No-Shave November
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Edison police beards surpass fundraising goal
EDISON — Police officers in Edison stepped up to the plate, got hairy and raised more than $10,000 for cancer research and children’s healthcare as part of the “No-Shave November” campaign. “On-duty officers sporting facial hair sparked many conversations with curious residents,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “This gave them a chance to discuss cancer-related…
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South River police grow beards for cancer awareness
SOUTH RIVER Putting down their clippers, trimmers and razors to raise cancer awareness, the South River Police Department is participating in “No-Shave November.” “No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. Participants are encouraged to put down their razors and donate…
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Police force sports hairy faces to promote cancer awareness
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Officers of the South River Police Department (SRPD) have been participating in activities that bring attention to cancer. During the past two months, the department has been using its active community platform to help raise awareness for cancer, from sporting pink shirts under their uniforms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in…
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Plumsted, Howell police participate in No-Shave fundraiser
By Michael Benavides Staff Writer Police officers in Plumsted and Howell are participating in the No-Shave November fundraiser to raise money in the fight against cancer. According to its website, No-Shave November seeks to increase cancer awareness and to raise funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. The website states that the goal of…