SHAVATHON 2011

 

 

When is Shavathon held?

National CANSA Shavathon is usually held during the 1st week and weekend of March.

What do you do at Shavathon?

Shavathon is an opportunity to show solidarity with cancer survivors by shaving your head or spray painting your hair and making use of fun stencils to add to your exciting new look!  A fee of R50-00 (adults) and R25-00 (children under 12 yrs) is charged for this privilege.

Why do we shave & spray?

Shavathon is a a time to honour those fighting cancer and also to honour loved ones who have passed on and is an opportunity to actively join in the fight against cancer with other members of the public.

Shavathon 2010 brought in a whopping R5,8-million - so let's spread the word, let the hair fly and create a rainbow with our hair to raise even more this year - and in doing so, making CANSA’s unique and integrated service to you the public, possible.

Come on - make it a family affair! Find out more at www.shavathon.org.za

(copied from : http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_custom&cause_id=1056&page=shavathon)

ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION

St. Baldrick's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, headquartered in Monrovia, California and hosts events across the globe. Events have taken place in all 50 US states and 28 countries. The Foundation raises money for childhood cancer research primarily through head-shaving events. Volunteers, sponsored by family, friends and employers, shave their heads in solidarity with kids who typically lose their hair during cancer treatment.

The concept of St. Baldrick's was devised in 1999 by three Irish-American reinsurance executives from New York City, and grew from a single event to a nationwide effort in a relatively short period of time, now known as the world's first and largest volunteer fundraiser for childhood cancer research. The founders decided to turn their St. Patrick's Day party into a benefit for pediatric oncology research by shaving their heads, thereby showing solidarity with children undergoing chemotherapy treatment. Therefore, the name of the Foundation is a play on the words Bald and Patrick - going bald on St. Patrick’s Day, led to St. Baldrick’s.

Since 2000, the St. Baldrick's Foundation has raised more than $90.6 million, hosted over 3,400 head-shaving events and shaved over 144,900 heads, including over 12,600 women, in 50 U.S. states and 28 countries.

St. Baldrick's Foundation became a non-profit organization in 2005 and makes grants to research organizations that meet stringent criteria and share the Foundation’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and emphasis on research. St. Baldrick’s research grants help fill crucial funding gaps at medical institutions where children are treated for cancer, ensuring the finest care for every child. Since 2005, St. Baldrick's has awarded 76 Fellow and Scholar awards, to develop the childhood cancer research experts of tomorrow.

(copied from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Baldrick%27s_Foundation)

HAIR FOR HOPE

Hair For Hope is an event which invites members of the public to shave their heads to show their support for children with cancer. Through this symbolic gesture, we aim to:

1. Create awareness of childhood cancer in Singapore.


2. Show to children with cancer and their families that they are not alone in their fight against cancer.

3. Boost the self-esteem of children undergoing chemotherapy by sending the message that that there is nothing wrong in losing their hair or being bald.

4. Raise funds to help children with cancer and their families.

5. Build a community of support for children with cancer and their families.


HfH is the only head-shaving event in Singapore that serves to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer. Every shaven head represents an understanding by an individual of the ordeals that a child with cancer is subjected to. HfH also provides opportunity to garner support from the public in the form of monetary pledging. HfH then brings a two-fold contribution: raising awareness and funds for CCF beneficiaries.
Why Shave?
Treatment of cancer, such as chemotherapy, causes hair loss. Through the symbolic gesture of shaving our heads, we hope to lend moral support to all children with cancer, and to let them know that there is nothing wrong with being bald.
With every head shaven, we hope to foster greater understanding and awareness, as well as to celebrate the courage of these children. At the same time, funds raised from the events are channeled to improve the quality of life our children and their families.


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