Cops For Cancer- SHAVE OFF
21 Apr 2010 Leave a Comment
in Life Stuff
On May 28, 2010 at 2 pm I will be participating in a cops for cancer event at my kid’s school. I will be shaving off my hair in support of families and kids living with pediatric cancer. On my fundraising site you will see a donate option, please consider making a donation. Donations made online are quick and secure, and saves administrative costs for the society. Even a small donation can make a difference , because every dollar adds to another and together we can make a difference!
Here is my first blog entry:
For those of you who have known me for awhile, you’re likely not surprised at my involvement in this event. For those of you who are just getting to know me, likely think I’m crazy! You’re all right, it’s no surprise I’m involved, and I am crazy!
I’m involved because of a little boy named Carter Cummings. Carter has battled cancer since June of 2008. His parents are a young couple who’s 4 year old son is in his final days after doing all they could for their precious son. They have fought cancer for the past 2 years, it was 2 years too long!
My hair will grow back, and I’m sure I’ll miss it! But compared to the loss that these kids and their families go through, my hair is nothing. These kids miss the opportunities to be a kid: run, play, ride a bike, swim. They are robbed of the innocence of childhood. Suddenly they are poked, prodded and put through countless procedures from chemo to radiation and beyond.
Shaving my head means raising awareness, shaving my head means crucial funds are made available for research. Shaving my head means that a child may not have to suffer the same fate that Carter is right now.
Please consider donating, and please be generous. These kids and their families need our help. Together we can make a difference!
