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Would you shave your head to raise money for childhood cancer research?

joseysbridejoseysbride member
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For the past few years, my company has participated in St. Baldrick's on St. Patrick's Day, and we have raised a pretty substantial amount of money.  Now, there are several other large companies in our community who are participating as well.  I think it's great because the idea of people shaving their heads has gained a lot of media attention, which only means more money is raised.  Just thought I'd share.  Maybe someone here may be inspired to get their company involved!

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Re: Would you shave your head to raise money for childhood cancer research?

  • KersbearKersbear
    I don't know for sure if I could, but I would like to think I would.  Cancer sucks, especially when it affects children.  I know I can say that if I knew a child (my own, a niece/nephew, etc) that had cancer I would shave my head without another thought.  So I hope I would be able to do it for others.  My dad had cancer and it was awful watching him pass away from it, I can't imagine watching a child go through it.
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  • camrudecamrude

    What a great cause.

    To answer your question - I don't think I could shave my head, but this is something I would get involved with through volunteering. I think the only time I would consider shaving my head is if (god forbid) one of my children had cancer. I could see myself shaving my head in support of one of them...especially DD.

    I used to work for a cancer organization and it's so cool and inspiring to see what people do in support of others.

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  • kittycarrkittycarr

    If I knew I could get a really good wig that isn't going to blow off my head in a wind storm - absolutely!!

    The hair will grow back so why not?

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  • Rebekah1021Rebekah1021

    I probably wouldn't shave my head, but I would give triple what I would usually donate.

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  • joseysbridejoseysbride member

    I agree Kersbear.  The idea of anyone, especially a child, suffering from cancer makes me sick to my stomach.  I have not shaved my head, but I have donated to those who are/have.

    There have been several women, though, who have shaved their heads.  In addition, you have the option of cutting the 10 inches to donate to locks of love.

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  • DandelionMomDandelionMom
    I would cut it really short, like up to 15 inches, but I don't think I could bring myself to shave it.  That's so cool that people are doing that though! 
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  • aprilmomtobeaprilmomtobe
    Honestly, no.  But i would give lots of $$ to the person volunteering!
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  • katie277skatie277s

    I follow quite a few carepages of children with cancer.  One Mom in particular is a HUGE advocate for childhood cancer.  She lost her son 2 years ago at 4yo, and since has traveled to Washington DC to try to get the word out.  She shaved her head not too long ago, and I believe she will again.  Anyone interested in reading her stories can visit her page at www.carepages.com/JuliansWorld.

    But to answer your question, if my child had cancer, you'd better believe I would shave my head.  

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  • kelly&paulkelly&paul

    A friend of mine just did this. Great cause. He keeps his hair pretty short anyway, so I teased him shaving wasn't that big of a deal!! But I don't think I could shave my head. If a good wig was involved, maybe. My head is probably really bumpy and funny looking for a shave job!

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  • Mrs.TonyMrs.Tony
    I would not but I know several family members who did this yesterday.  My cousin's wife's nephew (follow that) has leukemia and they had an event yesterday. It was heavily advertised and was a great show of support.
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  • CBKMRBCBKMRB

    A local organization I belong to is going to do this.  My husband is going to have is head shaved and I'm going to volunteer at the event.  I know some people who have done this for the past few years (including 1 woman).

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  • wellfleet04wellfleet04 member
    If one of my children, my neice or nephews, or the children of a close friend of mine had cancer, yes, I would shave my head to raise money.  And if anyone I knew was going to participate, I would donate whatever I could. 
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  • stacynikkistacynikki member
    DH is going to do this.  I can't wait to see him bald!  I'm actually excited because I hate his hair right now.  But I think it's for a great cause.  I personally couldn't do it.  I can think of other ways to be involved!
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  • hopefulmomhopefulmom member
    Nope!
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