Childhood Cancer Canada

Cut off Your Hair for Cancer - Feel the thrill of Ponytail Power

A haircutting event is an exciting way to bring a group of people together to make a difference in your community. Any time of the year is a perfect time to host a haircutting event. In fact, why not plan a St. Baldrick's Event and be part of the world's largest fundraising effort raising money for childhood cancer? Click HERE to learn more.

Join the world's larges tvolunteer-driven fundraising efort for childhood cancer research! Sign up to participate in a St. Baldrick's head-shaving event in Canada today - or start your own! The St. Baldrick's Foundation and Childhood Cancer Canada are proud to partner to bring you this opportunity.

Funds from these events will support much-needed research at the 17 children's hospitals in Canada through the C17 Research Network. Since 2000, St. Baldrick's events have raised more than $90 million for childhood cancer research at over 3,200 events around the world.

Shavees collect pledges to stand in solidarity with kids who have cancer - most of whom don't get to choose how to style their hair today. Not ready to be bald? Support someone who is, or volunteer to help with an event!

Visit the St. Baldrick's Website to search for an event near you or start your own. Register now or call Melody Khodaverdian at 1-800-363-1062 to make plans (or via email: melody@childhoodcancer.ca)

To learn more about the St. Baldrick's Foundation, please visit stbaldricks.org.

Please see below for upcoming 2012 St. Baldrick's Events in Canada. Be sure to check back often as we update this list as events are registered on the St. Baldrick's website!

1) UOttawa St. Baldrick's Event - Shave for the Cure 2012 - Ottawa, Ontario.
2) University of Toronto St. Baldrick's Event - Shave for the Cure 2012 - Toronto, Ontario.
3) University of Guelph St. Baldrick's Event - Cuts for Cancer 2012 - Guelph, Ontario.
4) Angel Curls for Hope St. Baldrick's Event - Ottawa, Ontario.  
5) Duke of Westminster St. Baldrick's Event - Toronto, Ontario.
6) Wilson Stephenson St. Baldrick's Event - Sault Ste Marie, Ontario.

Host an event anywhere:

• At the office - get your boss involved

• At school - get your teacher or principal involved

• At your favourite hair salon - an "after hours" event can be a great way to bring in new customers

Planning an Event is Simple

Holding a fundraising Event is as easy as 1, 2, 3

1. Pick a date - whatever works for you and your friends

2. Choose your event - you can hold your event at home, work or school. Have a get-together with friends, neighbours and colleagues

Once you have decided on your event and date download and complete an Event Application Form and begin the Registration process.

3. Send invitations - the internet makes it easy - email, Facebook or send traditional invites. Put up posters to remind people the event is coming and let everyone know it is for a very important cause. Use email, intranet, posters, press releases, local radio to generate interest and sponsorship

For help at any time please contact us at 1-800-363-1062.

Holding an Event is Fun

Leading up to the event, ask your friends for donations on your web page. In addition, you can put out a collection box during the haircutting event.

Wrap Up

After you have cleaned up all you have to do is send in the monies you have raised. You can do this online, call us with a Visa or MasterCard number or send us a cheque. Please don't forget to send us a photo of your event so we can brag about you!

If you have ponytails over 10 inches, please send the hair to Childhood Cancer Canada. Be sure to include your name and address so we can send you a thank you card. Alternatively you can send the ponytail directly to:

Continental Hair for Kids Program
92 ½ Avenue Road
Toronto, ON M5R 2H2

REGISTER NOW!

So you've decided to host an event? That's fabulous, let's get started. After you have completed an Event Application Form, register your event or call Childhood Cancer Canada at 1-800-363-1062 to make plans!