Chatham Borough Cops Get Scruffy For Charity

CHATHAM, NJ - Members of the Chatham Borough Police Department will be saving money on razors and shaving cream come Thursday as they begin a month of scruffy faces as part of the No Shave November fundraiser.

The department asked that the public not be alarmed by their hairy visages.

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 six 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 us one step closer in our efforts to fund cancer research and education, help prevent the disease, and aid those fighting the battle.

To donate, follow the link here.

(Photo courtesy of the Chatham PBA Local #226)

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