It's 'No-Shave November' for Westport Police Officers

WESTPORT, CT — Several members of the Westport Police Force are taking part in “No Shave November,” a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing awareness about the continued fight against cancer.

“Last year we were able to raise approximately $4,200.00 dollars for cancer research,” said Westport Police Officer Brendan Fearon, president of the local Police Benevolent Association, in a statement.

In addition to donating to No-Shave November, the Westport officers also will be donating to Homes with Hope, the Westport-based organization dedicated to helping the homeless locally.

For the months of November and December, members of the Westport Police Department are authorized to grow beards to donate to these two causes. In order to participate, police officers are making a donation of $75.00 each which will be broken up between to the two organizations.

“This is a great opportunity to build off of the enthusiasm for No Shave November, and also help a one of our local efforts,” said Chief Foti Koskinas.

The Westport team is accepting public donations that can be made through the links below. Donations also can be made in the form of cash or check, written to Officer Brendan Fearon (bfearon@westportct.gov) or Officer David Scinto (dscinto@westportct.gov) of the Westport Police Department. All donations are tax-deductible.

Click here for the Westport PD "No-Shave November" donation page

Click here for donations to Homes with Hope, fill in Westport Police in the “In Honor Of” section