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VIDEO: Lakeport Police Department marks end of ‘No Shave November’
LAKEPORT, Calif. – After going a month without shaving to benefit a local group that supports cancer survivors, the Lakeport Police Department’s participating officers gathered on Friday afternoon to find out who would win best beard honors.
The officers participated in “No Shave November” to raise cancer awareness and and to help fundraise for their partner organization in the effort, Sponsoring Survivorship.
A total on what was raised wasn’t immediately available. All funds will go to Sponsoring Survivorship.
Sgt. Mike Sobieraj won the contest, with Officer Tyler Trouette getting runnerup.
Officer Andrew Welter won the “Better Luck Next Year” award.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office also participated in No Shave November and reported that deputies and correctional officers raised $4,000 for cancer research.
A video of the Lakeport Police Department winners’ selection and a discussion of their beard-growing techniques is featured above.