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Last month Central Marin Police officers proudly wore pink shoulder patches in support of breast cancer awareness and treatment. This month the focus is on men's health issues and we're wearing a blue ribbon and some additional facial hair (some of us are anyway!) in support of the cause

For the first time, CMPA is participating in "Movember", also known as "No Shave November". Movember promotes growing facial hair in order to raise awareness and bring a focus to men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's mental health and suicide prevention. Our designated charity for this fundraiser is the Marin Prostate Cancer Information and Support Group. This not-for-profit group just marked its 25th year and has supported over 1400 men. The group meets every week, ensuring that no man will have to wait more than 7 days to receive support and information at one of the most challenging times in his life. Their meetings are held at Marin General Hospital and have 20 to 30 men at every session. The group also does community outreach and education, promoting awareness and providing resources and literature at events like senior fairs and fundraising walks.

Our communities are invited to join us in supporting the Movember cause. Donations of any size are welcomed and 100% of all funds collected will go directly to Marin Prostate Cancer Information & Support Group. Donations can be made by cash or check and dropped off at either of our stations. Checks should be payable to Central Marin Police Officers' Association with Movember noted. Donations can also be mailed to: CMPA - Movember fundraiser, 250 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, CA. 94936