Police Do "No Shave November" In Honor Of Late Lacey Mayor

LACEY, NJ — Lacey police are again participating in "No Shave November," growing their facial hair to raise the most amount of money to fight cancer.

"Participating members of Lacey Police and PBA 238 are afforded the opportunity to deviate from Lacey Township Police Department's Uniform Standard's and Dress Code, which has been authorized by Chief Michael DiBella, in exchange for their charitable contribution of $100 per participating member to the No Shave November Organization," Lacey police said.

All donations go right to the No Shave November Organization, which then goes to cancer awareness, treatment and research.

Over the past six years, Team Lacey has raised more than $35,000.

In recent years, the police department has been dedicating the campaign to a community member, known as their "Keep it Local" campaign. This year, they are dedicating the month to the late Mayor Nicholas Juliano, who passed away from cancer earlier this year.

"For those of you who did not have the pleasure of knowing Mayor Juliano, he was a family man and friend, first, and a Mayor, second," police said. "With a genuine passion for helping and serving others, Mayor Juliano was a valued and consistent supporter of Lacey Police, PBA #238, and our local Emergency Services. He never shied away from publicly expressing his sincere appreciation for all of us, and took every opportunity to remind us of the same, privately."

To further show their gratitude and appreciation for Juliano, police said that "Lacey Township PBA #238 will be matching each participating Lacey PBA Members' respective beginning contribution of $100. This $100, times the amount of participants, will be donated to the Juliano Family."

"Mayor Juliano’s untimely passing after his courageous battle with cancer has a tremendous loss, leaving an irreplaceable void in our Lacey Township Community," police said. "We remain committed to honoring Mayor Juliano's Legacy, and his family, through our actions of service, helping those in need, and giving back to the community."

You can donate to Team Lacey online here, and you can select a team member's name during payment to donate to them.