St. Baldrick’s Day – When Going Bald is a Good Thing

            Bobbi Pins Salon hosted its St. Baldrick’s Day cutathon last Monday to raise funds to fight childhood cancers.

            Manager Kasey Lane opened the salon on a Monday, when it’s usually closed, to host the event.

            Seven people, ages 25-60, had their heads shaved for this good cause. Between their donations and others, the BobbiPins crew (pictured below) raised $1,050.

 

            St. Baldrick’s Day started in 2000 at Jim Brady’s Pub in New York City on St. Patrick’s Day. The goal to raise $17,000 by shaving 17 heads turned out to raise $109,000 (with 19 people having their heads shaved).

            In 2012, the milestone $100 million in childhood cancers research grants was reached.

             You don't have to wait until next St. Baldrick's Day to donate to the cause. For more information about the St. Baldrick's Day Foundation at www.stbaldricks.org.