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Jacob's Heart Police Fundraising Effort In Watsonville Would Love Your Help
Watsonville police again resume growing beards to help Jacob's Heart fundraising efforts. Will you help police find their way to razors?
WATSONVILLE - It's time for the ugly beards again. Well, for the most part.
But it's for a great cause.
Watsonville police want residents to know they've been granted a "temporary reprieve from department grooming standards" in exchange for your $100 donation to Jacob's Heart, the extraordinary local effort that provides support for children with cancer.
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In 2015, police report $3,100 was donated to Jacob's Heart via your help. Watsonville police want to top that figure this year.
In this video, retired Watsonville Police Chief Manny Solano describes his own experience with Jacob's Heart:
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The campaign began Sunday, and will run until September 30th.
If you'd like to donate to Jacob's Heart, you can start here.
-images via Watsonville police
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