Annual Gala Event Cut Off Cancer
Cut Off Cancer
In 2003, two grade 10 students at Unionville High School in Ontario conceived an idea for a school-wide fundraiser while driving to a charity ball. One of those students, Harriet Lye, had been diagnosed and treated for leukemia (AML) in 2002. The other student, Petra Wildgoose, in response to her friend's courageous and successful battle with cancer, wanted to raise money for childhood cancer research. A fundraising plan that could raise significant dollars - and involve their school community - was needed. After brainstorming this idea, Cut Off Cancer was created.
Fundraising elements:
- hairdressers cutting/buzzing hair for $30 minimum donation *
- Foundation wrist bands ($2.00 donation minimum)
- loose change collection
Ideas Kit
The Kit includes:
- registration form
- sponsorship forms
- order forms for wristbands
- downloadable details of how events can be organized, media contact suggestions, press release template, poster template
- sponsor contact information and coupons
- fundraising totals posting
Ways for you to raise funds:
- sell wristbands
- get sponsors for radical hair cuts/buzz cuts
- buy out of class
- loose change collection
Why should your high schools/college/university/workplace run a Cut Off Cancer event?
- community-building program for all high schools
- supporting a worthy cause � Childhood Cancer Foundation
- community service opportunities for students
- Character Matters promotion (Ontario program)
The Childhood Cancer Foundation successfully piloted a Cut Off Cancer event this Spring at Unionville High School in Ontario ( click for photos). We will roll out the program across Canada in 2005/2006. Check back here soon for more information and registration forms!
Register Your Cut Off Cancer event here!
Click here to register your event and download information
Hair Donations
The following information might be helpful if you are thinking about donating your hair.
How to prepare your hair
The following conditions apply to hair donations:
- hair must be clean and dry and not swept off the floor
- hair must be a minimum length (this length varies based on a specific hair donation program's requirements)
- hair should not be chemically treated (bleach, colour or perm)
- hair should be bundled in a ponytail at both ends or a braid
Sending your hair
- send hair by regular mail to the hair donation program of your choice
- include your name and return address as acknowledgements may be sent
Where to donate
We are aware of the following hair donation programs in Canada that accept donations of human hair for the manufacture of wigs for childhood cancer patients. Please check the program requirements before sending your hair.
Angel Hair for Kids www.achildsvoicefoundation.com
Hair for Kids Program , c/o Continental Hair
92 1/2 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2H2
Wigs for Kids Affiliate, c/o The Medical Image www.wigsforkids.org
603 Argus Road, Suite 108
Oakville, Ontario, L6J 6G6
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