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THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
qa 4 MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: October 31, 2019
KAUA`1 POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
KPD participates in `No -Shave November'
LIHUE — Once again, the Kauai Police Department (KPD) is getting hairy for a cause.
During the month of November, KPD employees are encouraged to participate in "No-Shave/Let
Your Hair Down November" to raise funds for the American Cancer Society of Hawaii — Kaua`i
Branch.
"Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. In honor of survivors everywhere
and those who have lost their lives and loved ones to cancer, the Kauai Police Department is
proud to support this great cause," said Kauai Police Chief Todd Raybuck. "Throughout the
month of November, we are relaxing our dress code policy to allow our employees the
opportunity to support the American Cancer Society and join our community in the fight for
cancer -prevention, treatment, and awareness. I'd like to thank all of our officers and employees
for their enthusiasm and effort to raise awareness here on Kaua`i."
Interested employees of KPD are asked to pledge a donation and they in turn will be
able to grow a beard or goatee, or wear their hair in a ponytail or cornrows, while at work for the
entire month of November.
No -Shave November began as just a tradition for a Chicago family, to pay tribute to their
father, Matthew Hill, who passed away from colon cancer in November 2007. Then in 2009,
Hill's family started a web -based, non-profit organization, "No -Shave November," and began
raising funds to fight cancer. The organization has grown tremendously since 2009, with an
ongoing goal of raising funds for cancer -prevention, education, and research, while letting hair
grow as a symbol for the cause.
"No -Shave November was created to be a month -long journey where participants forgo
any shaving or grooming in an effort to start conversation and raise cancer awareness," said
Patti Ornellas, senior community development manager of the American Cancer Society Kauai
Field Office. "American Cancer Society also has its own program, GrowNation, where
throughout the year, individuals, businesses, and organizations can support the American
Cancer Society's lifesaving mission by growing out their hair. We thank the Kauai Police
Department for participating in this effort once again; with their help, the American Cancer
Society will fight cancer on all fronts. The funds raised through programs like GrowNation mean
more breakthrough research; and will also provide rides to chemo treatments, access to a live
24/7 helpline, free lodging for treatment away from home, and so much more."
About American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 1.5 million volunteers
dedicated to saving lives, celebrating lives, and leading the fight for a world without cancer.
From breakthrough research, to free lodging near treatment, a 24/7/365 live helpline, free rides
to treatment, and convening powerful activists to create awareness and impact, the American
Cancer Society is attacking cancer from every angle. Visit cancer.org or call your local Kauai
Field Office at 808-246-0695 for more information.
Above: KPD is once again participating in the "No -Shave November" project to raise funds for
the American Cancer Society of Hawaii — Kaua`i Branch.
Above: Photo of Sgt. Darla Nonaka and
Sgt. Lance Okasaki during last year's
"No-Shave/Let Your Hair Down
November."
Above: Photo of Captain Mark Ozaki
during last year's "No-Shave/Let Your
Hair Down November."