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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: December 3, 2019
KAUA`1 POLICE DEPARTMENT
TODD G. RAYBUCK, CHIEF
Tel (808) 241-1600
Fax (808) 241-1604
Kauai police `Double -Down' on `No -Shave November'
LIHUE — The Kauai Police Department (KPD) got hairy for a good cause in November
and plan to do so again this month for "Double -Down December."
Last month, KPD employees participated in "No-Shave/Let Your Hair Down November"
to raise funds for the American Cancer Society of Hawaii — Kaua`i Branch. Almost two dozen
KPD personnel participated in the November event and raised nearly $1,500.
This month, the dress code will remain relaxed throughout the department to allow
employees the opportunity to support the community in its fight to cure cancer and assist loved
ones affected by the disease. KPD employees pledge a donation and, in turn, are able to grow a
beard or goatee, or wear their hair in a ponytail or cornrows, while at work. The difference this
month is that employees will be doubling down on their November donations.
"I'd like to thank the KPD officers and employees who participated in this fundraiser in an
attempt to support the prevention, treatments and awareness of cancer, an ailment that touches
everyone in some way," said Kauai Police Chief Todd G. Raybuck. "We will continue to rally
this month and raise even more money, in hopes that more people will be inclined to make a
donation, especially during the holiday season."
"No -Shave November" began as a tradition for a Chicago family, to pay tribute to their
father, Matthew Hill, who passed away from colon cancer in November 2007. Two years later,
Hill's family started a web -based, non-profit organization, "No -Shave November," and began y
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, all while letting hair
grow as a symbol for the cause.
"In November, American Cancer Society's GrowNation encouraged people to be part of
a hair-raising movement to lead the fight for a world against cancer. Since the inception of
GrowNation in 2017, the initiative has brought in approximately $66,000 towards the mission,"
said Patti Ornellas, senior community development manager of the American Cancer Society
Kauai Field Office. "We would like to thank the Kauai Police Department for participating in our
movement once again and are humbled by their efforts to Double -Down in December. Their
support will help fight cancer from every angle and we are truly grateful."
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.
Photo courtesy KPD: Some of the KPD employees who participated in the "No -Shave
November" project to raise funds for the American Cancer Society of Hawaii — Kaua`i Branch.
First row: Detective Chad Cataluna (left) and Chief Todd G. Raybuck. Second row: Assistant
Chief Bryson Ponce (left) and Sergeant Shane Sokei. Third row: Sergeant Clyde Caires (left)
and Detective Brian Silva. Back row: Accountant Justin Faford (left) and Sergeant Anthony
Morita.