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Little Ferry Police Join No-Shave November Fundraiser: How To Donate

Little Ferry officers are growing beards to support a Bergen County woman facing ongoing medical expenses.

LITTLE FERRY, NJ — Little Ferry police officers are putting down their shaving razors for a good cause this November and December.

The Little Ferry Police Department is joining Borough of Beards, a fundraising initiative involving 21 Bergen County police unions and 22 communities.

This year's fundraiser supports Denise "Dee Dee" Ingui, a Bergen County native who has faced cancer and a rare genetic condition called Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

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According to the department's announcement, the initiative will help cover Ingui's ongoing medical expenses.

Since 2021, Borough of Beards has raised nearly $250,000 for local people, families and organizations in need.

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"Thank you, as always, to our incredible community for supporting us and the causes that matter most," police said.

Residents can donate online to contribute to the fundraising effort and help with Ingui's medical expenses.

Checks can also be written to Denise Ingui and mailed to P.O. Box 551, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407.

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