Hiya Folks,
After nearly 2 years without a haircut, on March 17, 2010 I will be shaving my head (thank goodness!) I know most of you were thinking I was just a really long haired hippy...but there was an ulterior motive!
There are two organizations which I am attempting to support: Locks of Love and the St. Baldrick's Foundation:
St. Baldrick's Foundation
http://www.stbaldricks.org/
Each year, 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer worldwide. Cancer is the number one disease killer of children in the U.S. and Canada. Research saves lives. The St. Baldrick's Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government, more than $12 million in 2009 alone! For more information just ask me!
Locks of Love
http://www.locksoflove.org/
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. The prostheses they provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
I will be shaving my head for St. Baldricks. I'm trying to raise at least $1000 for this organization. Any support you can provide to help me achieve this goal would be great. To donate you can go to the link below and use a credit card or contact me.
https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/participantid/363319
The shaved hair itself will be going to the kids that are supported by the locks of love program so it's a two for one special! Both of these organizations have a very low administrative cost (http://www.bbb.org/ and http://www.charitynavigator.org/)
Any support you can provide would be great even if it's just a buck! If you or someone you know is interested in joining me in either of these endeavors just let me know.
I hope you all enjoy the holiday's and hope to see you soon!
Gratefully Yours,
Nick Malkewicz