Maplewood Cops Get Scruffy For Charity

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Members of the Maplewood Police Department are saving money on razors and shaving cream this month as part of the No Shave November fundraiser.

Each day, 22,000 people die from cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization and nearly half of cancer diagnoses and deaths are preventable. No-Shave November's mission is to not only raise funds for cancer research and treatment but to educate the population about preventative measures.

For over seven years, participants around the globe have put down their razors and foregone their hair appointments to join the fight against cancer.

The No-Shave November campaign has successfully raised over $3.5 million dollars to combat this disease. Every dollar raised brings researchers one step closer in the efforts to fund cancer research and education, help prevent the disease, and aid those fighting the battle.

The Westfield Police Department will be participating in “No-Shave November” to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s Specialized Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Mountainside.

During this month members of the Maplewood Police Department and Maplewood PBA LOCAL 44 will be allowed to grow full beards to raise cancer awareness and charitable donations.

Proceeds will go towards the AV Hero Fund, which honors the legacy of community member Angelo Vayas, who lost his battle against a rare form of brain cancer called glioblastoma multiforme.

Scan the Veno QR code attached to this post to donate or checks can be made payable to Maplewood PBA Local 44 (Memo: No Shave November) and mailed to P.O. Box 332, Maplewood, NJ 07040

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