Cranford Police Grow Beards For Good Cause

CRANFORD, NJ — Twenty-three members of the Cranford Police Department, ranging from the rank of Captain to Communications Officer participated in “No-Shave November.”

This is the second consecutive year in which Chief James Wozniak encouraged his Officers to partake in this event which supports Cancer Research and Education.

Beginning in 2009, “No-Shave November” is a month-long non-profit fundraising event during which participants forgo their normal shaving and grooming routine in an attempt to promote cancer awareness.

Typically, participants donate the money they spend on shaving and grooming products, which ultimately benefits such organizations as the American Cancer Society, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To date, No-Shave November has raised over 5 million dollars for these organizations.

In 2016, the members of the Cranford Police Department, nicknamed “The Fuzz”, utilized Social Media to raise more than $6,000 for Cancer Research.

Chief Wozniak applauded the fund-raising efforts of the participants. “Although it is unusual to see our Officers in uniform with beards, it is a great conversation starter to raise awareness for a topic that undoubtedly affects all of us.”

— By Detective Sergeant Ryan J. Greco

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