Literally.

Because of chemotherapy, Johnny is losing his hair, so the officers chose to shave their heads to show their support.

“As a deputy chief, I thought it was a great example for supervisors to set the example that if we do it, maybe more (people) will do it,” said JPD Deputy Chief Adam McKinley.

McKinley said Sgt. Doug Weaver came up with the head-shaving idea.

Interim Jamestown Police Chief Scott Forster gets his head shaved to show support for Johnny LaMancuso, who is battling Ewing sarcoma.

Weaver said his parents both battled cancer, so he wanted to show some solidarity, and to say “you’re not alone.”

Weaver said it’s the least JPD officers could do to show their support.

“And maybe, you know, if we can put a smile on his face, it would probably be, hopefully, one highlight of his day, depending on what kind of day he’s having, but anything we can do to help him,” Weaver said.

And interim JPD Chief Scott Forster noted that other personnel within JPD, who are close with the LaMancusos, wanted to show their support for the family.

LaMancuso is battling a rare form of cancer – Ewing sarcoma.

According to mayoclinic.org, Ewing sarcoma is a type of cancer that begins as a growth of cells in the bones and the soft tissue around the bones. Ewing sarcoma mostly happens in children and young adults, although it can happen at any age. It most often begins in the leg bones and in the pelvis, but it can happen in any bone. Less often, it starts in the soft tissues of the chest, abdomen, arms or other locations.

Patrick Smeraldo, owner of Collaborative Children’s Solutions said that a Johnny’s Mafia benefit will be held on April 19 at Shawbucks from 1-5 p.m.

“This is more than a benefit — it’s a day for our community to stand together, lift up a family, and remind Johnny he’s not in this fight alone,” Smeraldo said on a Facebook post. “Let’s pack Shawbucks and show what community strength really looks like.”

McKinley’s wife, who is friends with Gillian LaMancuso, Johnny’s mother, is helping Gillian organize the benefit.

“I know Johnny, and I wanted to show some support for Johnny and all that he’s going through,” McKinley added.

At the benefit, Smeraldo said, there will be complimentary snacks, a Chinese auction, and raffles.

For more information, visit Johnny’s Mafia Facebook page or contact Collaborative Children’s Solutions at (716) 739-2279.