CPD No Shave November raises funds for kids toy drive
Cameron Police Department officers went clean-shaven this week after wrapping up their No-Shave November Fundraiser for their upcoming Christmas with a Cop toy giveaway.
With the CPD currently raising money for Christmas with a Cop, officers paid for the privilege of growing a beard last month as the department aims to match the $5,000 raised last year to provide toys to area children in need.
“Quite a few officers participated (in No-Shave November),” Cameron PD Chief Rick Basher said. “One of the big things we support is Christmas with a Cop. We changed the name this year from Shop with a Cop … All of the money goes to sponsoring children for that.”
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