2/28/14 - A signature head shaving event to raise funds and awareness for lifesaving cancer research is planned the big weekend before St. Pattyâs Day in downtown Brighton. This marks fourth year that The Ancient Order of Hibernians â Tom Kelly Division in Brighton has hosted an event benefiting the St. Baldrickâs Foundation. The foundation raises funds for childhood cancer research in hopes of finding cures and hosts signature head-shaving events where volunteers collect pledges, and some shave their heads in solidarity with children fighting cancer. Lynn Holly tells WHMI the Irish Catholic organization is based in Brighton and raises funds for a variety of charitable causes, but St. Baldrickâs is a near and dear cause. She says theyâve been able to increase donations to the organization every year and have set a goal of $15,000 for the event on Saturday, March 15th at Stout Irish Pub in Brighton. It will feature auctions, raffles, food and entertainment with a St. Patrickâs Day theme. Individuals can raise pledges and have their heads shaved at the event but others also have the option to donate hair thatâs eight inches or longer. It goes to an organization that makes wigs and then donates them free of charge to children battling cancer. Cash donations will be accepted during the event and Holly says individuals do not have to shave their heads to participate, noting every year one of their largest participants shaves his mustache and beard and they invite all to participate in the fun. Further details and how to donate to the cause can be found in the information provided by Holly in the attachment or link below. (JM)
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