Well, it's done. My hair is gone - mostly. I couldn't resist the chance to wear a mohawk for a few days. I did, however, resist the urge to stop at a mullett.
I just happened to run across this great event that was shaving peoples heads to raise money for childhood cancer research. And the timing couldn't have been better. So, yesterday afternoon, we met at Fado's Irish Pub in Buckhead. We had a few beers, some food, lots of giggles, and had our heads shaved. Kevin even got interviewed and taped for 99X.com. His shaving will be available on the web in a day or so.
A very nice couple was volunteering at the event. Their daughter, who probably isn't much older than Kinsey, has been in remission for 5 1/2 years. Her mom said that her cancer was so aggressive, that it would have been back by now, so they feel that she is cured. What a relief. I have a deep fear that my girls will someday deal with breast cancer - but at least they will be adults. I can't imagine how it would feel to be a parent of a small child and have to deal with cancer. My heart goes out to these families. I am glad that while participating in this event was self-serving, we were able to help out with some donations also. Thanks to all who donated - and if you are interested, please see the links at the bottom of this posting.
Maddy, our awesome babysitter, has been growing her hair long for the past 3 years and had it cut for a "locks for love" donation. It was a good thing, but because it was a bar and not a real hair salon, the 2-minute cut was not what a 16 year old girl was anxious to have left on her head. Luckily, Judy and Maddy get their hair done just a block away from the pub and Maddy whisked off to get finished up. Her short hair looks great, and I've heard an even better, shorter, edgier cut is coming soon.
As we were leaving, the real Friday night partiers were filling the bar, so our table was being coveted by a group croweded in the corner. We told them they could only have the table if they would donate to the cause. I know they said "Sure" just to get the table, but Judy wasn't leaving yet since Maddy was still at the salon. So, she played police on this one and made sure they all filled out donation forms. Thanks Judy!!!
Kevin's page is:
http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/shavee_info.html?ParticipantKey=2008-44655
My page is:
http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/shavee_info.html?ParticipantKey=2008-44613
2 comments:
Love the new do's! You guys are an awesome team!
We hope to see you for Spring Break! Have a wonderful Easter!
And for those of you who were unable to witness the shaving of Kevin's head in person, the following link should bring you a great deal of amusement:
http://www.99x.com/avroom/avc-view.aspx?videoid=32&categoryid=5
Note the hot stylist with the mohawk shaving Kevin's head.
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