"This gathering event made us realize how people wear their hearts on their sleeves," claims a joyful Annie. Of course, she invited everyone to repeat the experience next year. And guess what? A programmer already confirmed his participation!
June 7, the main event!
While Auto123.com took up a group challenge in May, the actual Shaved Head Challenge will take place on June 7, 2009, simultaneously at more than 25 shaving locations throughout Quebec for anyone who would like to do the same as individuals.
For the second consecutive year, actress Michèle Barbara Pelletier is the provincial spokesperson of Leucan's Shave Head Challenge. In 2008, she personally managed to raise more than $10,000 for children with cancer.
"The Shaved Head Challenge is more than a fundraising campaign," she explains. "It's a gesture of solidarity toward children with cancer, a small gesture that means so much to them. Whether you have brown, blue, or curly hair, we invite you to show your solidarity and to participate in the Shaved Head Challenge. Also, certain conditions applying, your hair can be donated for the making of wigs: two good deeds in one!"
Leucan, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009, hopes to exceed the amount of last year. All funds raised during the Challenge will serve for clinical research, which further increases the chances of recovery, as well as to provide the many services offered to cancer-stricken children and their families: welcome, emotional support and follow-up, financial assistance, massage therapy, hosting and support services in playrooms, socio-recreational activities, school life services as well as end-of-life and bereavement follow-up.
You can learn more about the Shave Head Challenge on the Web at www.tetesrasees.com or www.leucan.qc.ca.
photo:Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert
June 7, the main event!
While Auto123.com took up a group challenge in May, the actual Shaved Head Challenge will take place on June 7, 2009, simultaneously at more than 25 shaving locations throughout Quebec for anyone who would like to do the same as individuals.
For the second consecutive year, actress Michèle Barbara Pelletier is the provincial spokesperson of Leucan's Shave Head Challenge. In 2008, she personally managed to raise more than $10,000 for children with cancer.
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| The actual Shaved Head Challenge will take place on June 7, 2009, simultaneously at more than 25 shaving locations throughout Quebec. |
"The Shaved Head Challenge is more than a fundraising campaign," she explains. "It's a gesture of solidarity toward children with cancer, a small gesture that means so much to them. Whether you have brown, blue, or curly hair, we invite you to show your solidarity and to participate in the Shaved Head Challenge. Also, certain conditions applying, your hair can be donated for the making of wigs: two good deeds in one!"
Leucan, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009, hopes to exceed the amount of last year. All funds raised during the Challenge will serve for clinical research, which further increases the chances of recovery, as well as to provide the many services offered to cancer-stricken children and their families: welcome, emotional support and follow-up, financial assistance, massage therapy, hosting and support services in playrooms, socio-recreational activities, school life services as well as end-of-life and bereavement follow-up.
You can learn more about the Shave Head Challenge on the Web at www.tetesrasees.com or www.leucan.qc.ca.
photo:Philippe Champoux, Matthieu Lambert
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