Dear Family & Friends,
Oh, let’s see. Where should I start this? Oh, I know!
It all started with two special people in my life. Within a few years of each other, my kindergarten teacher and one of my closest friend’s Mom both had cancer. While they were getting their treatments they lost all of their hair and had to wear wigs. I’m so lucky because both of these great ladies are happy and healthy today and still in my life! In honor of them, I grew out my hair and was able to cut four ponytails to donate last summer.
I recently heard about a friend who shaved his head to raise money for cancer research. This sounded great! My hair is growing out now, and I still want to help. (I say my helping sense is tingling). My parents and I looked into it and found out that all the money raised goes to help kids with cancer. Sounds good to me!
So here’s my plan: On May 9th at 5:00 pm I’m going to cut off all my hair and donate it again. And what little bit is left is going to be shaved completely bald with St. Baldrick’s. Would you please sponsor me and help me raise money to fight cancer? All the money I raise will go to help kids with cancer. My goal is to raise $5,000.00!
I know some people will think it’s weird looking for a girl to be bald, but I’m OK with that. And I know people might think I’m sick, too, but I’m not and if they ask I can explain that to them and why I did this.
Thank you so much for your support and my parents promise they will send you pictures of the new bald me if you make a donation!
With Love,
Soon to Be Bald Sophie