No Shave November: Fairfax City Police Toss Razors For Research

FAIRFAX CITY, VA — The Fairfax City Police Department will throw out their razors this month as officers participate in No Shave November, a national movement designed to raise funds for cancer research and treatment.

The goal of No-Shave November is to raise awareness for cancer research by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free, according to the movement's website. Those participating typically set up fundraising pages and also donate the money they typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention and treatment.

In an announcement on the department's Facebook page, officers also plan to participate in Movember, a similar movement during which men grow mustaches or other facial hair to raise awareness for men's health issues.

Fairfax City Chief of Police Erin Schaible said in a statement that the ultimate goal is to raise funds and awareness for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as mental health and suicide prevention.

Female officers, dispatchers and civilian employees plan to participate by wearing various colored hair bands, ribbons or hair dye, signifying a cause important to them.

The public can donate to the Fairfax City Police team here.