The Lompoc Police Department is participating in “No Shave
November” this month to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
Members of the Lompoc Police Department are ditching their razors all November to raise awareness of the terrible impact of cancer, particularly childhood cancers. Members of the police department taking part in No Shave November are paying a buy-in fee, and the money collected will go towards childhood cancer research. A “best beard contest” will be held at the end of the month.
Lompoc Police Department grooming standards have been relaxed this month so that department members can participate in No Shave November. However, participants will be required to shave their facial hair if their work duties require they do so.
Childhood cancer is an issue close to the heart of the Lompoc Police Department, as Lompoc Police Department Explorer Noah Scott bravely battled the blood cancer acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) last year and this year. He died in June from complications of the cancer.
Lompoc Police Chief Pat Walsh said the department wants to stand in solidarity with the family of Noah and the many other families in the community touched by childhood cancer, as well as cancer in adulthood.
“Our Lompoc Police Department is taking part in No Shave
November for the second year, because this is an opportunity for us to actively raise awareness of the devastation caused by cancer and the critical need for cancer research funding,” Walsh said. “We stand with and in support of the many local families touched by cancer.”
No ShaveNovember is an annual event that draws attention to various cancers. The event originated to focus on men's health, especially prostate cancer. The intent of No Shave November was initially to direct money used for grooming, including for shaving, to raising cancer awareness, cancer research and causes.