Sheriff's Office

For Immediate Release

PR #: 1800112
Date Issued: Nov 01, 2018 - 1:35pm

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office decided to Go Pink for its October No Shave charitable giving campaign and raised $4,800 for Susan G. Komen

CONTACT: Bob Harmon
Washoe County Sheriff's Office
Office 775-785-6235
Cell 775-722-5517

Washoe County Sheriff's Office staff raised just over $4,800 to benefit Susan G. Komen Nevada during the second month of the Sheriff's Office "No Shave" campaign.

Sheriff Chuck Allen, Undersheriff Susan Schilling, and Chief Deputy Tom Green presented a check for $4,835 to Heather Goulding, Director of Development and Community Engagement for Susan G. Komen Nevada in mid-October to help honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The funds were raised by deputies and Sheriff's Office staff who are allowed to have relaxed grooming or dress standards in exchange for a monthly charitable donation during the months of September, October, November, and December. A different recipient is chosen for each month.

During November, the Sheriff's Office helps celebrate "Movember" with the proceeds going to Renown Men's Health Care.

The "No Shave" campaign will continue through the end of the year. December's beneficiary is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada.

Based on the support for this effort in past years, Washoe County residents should be prepared to see a great deal more facial hair on the faces of deputies during the coming months.

Photo: Washoe County Sheriff Chuck Allen, Undersheriff Susan Schilling, and Chief Deputy Tom Green present a check for $4,835 to Heather Goulding, Director of Development and Community Engagement for Susan G. Komen Nevada on October 16, 2018. Funds were raised by deputies and Sheriff's Office staff participating in the Sheriff's Office "No Shave" campaign during October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to preserving a safe and secure community with professionalism, respect, integrity and the highest commitment to equality. Sheriff Darin Balaam is the 27th person elected to serve as the Sheriff of Washoe County since the Office was created in 1861. The Washoe County Sheriff's Office strives to ensure public safety by building trust and creating partnerships within the diverse communities in which we serve. We will promote the dignity of all people supported by our words and actions through open communication while fostering an environment of professionalism, integrity and mutual respect.

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