Tuesday, March 08, 2005  
Sponsor me going bald for Children's Cancer Research!!

:: Posted by max @ 3/08/2005 08:43:00 PM
from:Leanne Franson
4323 Parthenais, Montreal, QC
inkspotsATvideotronDOTca

Howdi!!

This March, I'm adding a twist to my St. Patrick's Day celebration by shaving my head at the local barbershop to raise money for a cure forchild hood cancer through an event called St. Baldrick's Day.

St. Baldrick's was dreamt up by a group of business executives in NewYork City in 2000, who had been observing St. Patrick's Day in the traditional way---pints at their favorite pub, with music and laughter in great supply. They decided to give their celebration a little twist and help young children diagnosed with cancer by recruiting volunteers to have their heads shaved in public in return for pledges of financial support.

What began with a goal of "$17,000 on the 17th of March," in five years raised nearly $7,000,000! The primary beneficiary of the event is CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation, the only organization of its kind focused solely on supporting life-saving research and treatment of childhood cancer.

Unlike many of these children who face an uncertain future, I am lucky enough to know that my hair will grow back in just a couple of months. So, if a little off the top will help save the life of a child, it's a small price to pay.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation (not sure about in Canada) to the St. Baldrick's Foundation by sponsoring me to shave my head. To learn more about the event and the cause, visit http://www.StBaldricks.org, and to submit a donation in my name go Here, or call 888-899-BALD to donate by phone. I will also be collecting pledges if you want to phone or email me. (514) 526-4236, inkspotsATvideotronDOTca

Join me at the barbershop ( 2191 Marie-Anne E. at Parthenais) on March 17, 2005 at 5pm to watch as I help shave the way to Conquer Kids' Cancer!

Sincerely,

Leanne

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