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'Razor'-ing Awareness: Fundraising Cresskill Police Get Free Shaves

CRESSKILL, N.J. — Cresskill police got a clean-shaven start to December after raising $3,000 during the No-Shave November fundraiser to fight cancer and raise awareness. 

Cresskill Police Chief Edward Wrixon prepares to be shaven by Jim Russo.

Cresskill Police Chief Edward Wrixon prepares to be shaven by Jim Russo.

Photo Credit: Melissa Heule
Janice DiGiacomo, owner of Jan's Cresskill Barber Shop, and her hairdresser Victoria Pochini.

Janice DiGiacomo, owner of Jan's Cresskill Barber Shop, and her hairdresser Victoria Pochini.

Photo Credit: Melissa Heule
Cresskill Police received shaves after participating in No Shave November fundraisers.

Cresskill Police received shaves after participating in No Shave November fundraisers.

Photo Credit: Melissa Heule

Several officers visited Jan’s Cresskill Barber Shop on Union Avenue for complementary shaves.

“Both of my parents passed away when I was in my teens, so this event is meaningful,” Capt.Joseph Trubetti said.

A total of 18 of 22 police officers and two dispatchers donated at least $50, raised additional funds, and followed Police Chief Edward Wrixon's lead in supporting awareness for all kinds of cancer.

“I liked it.” said Lt. Ted Cebulski, who was one of hair-cutter Jim Russo's many clients of the day. “That was the first time I had (a shave) like that. It was great to see a turnout for the event."

Officers ate sandwiches, while some joked that the chief should allow them to be pampered once a month, or grow hair until the end of the year to raise even more funds.

“I lost my daughter to cancer, and I feel a connection to the cause," shop owner Janice DiGiacomo said. 'It's my pleasure to help." 

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