The leaderboards have been reset! Check them out and see where you rank.
Whoa! The SFTB Facebook page had 25 new likes this morning! That's about six times more than usual!
Shave tip: Make sure you choose the right location when registering, and let us know ASAP if you don't. #SFTB
Get your Shaver and Mane Mama badges!
Posted on Jan 23, 2012
We have brand new Shave for the Brave badges for the 2012 Shave season.
Please right-click on the appropriate image, save it to your computer, and use it as your profile picture on Facebook and Twitter, on your blogs and websites, and any other place where you want people to know you're proud to be a Shave for the Brave supporter.
We also have physical buttons here at YACC HQ that we're happy to send you to take that level of awareness a little further.
Just fill out the appropriate form (Click here for Shaver, click here for Mane Mama) and we'll pop one in the mail!
Have a great day!
Quorum Information Systems in St. John's, NL has signed on to do an Office Shave!
The Donate section of the website is working! Feel free to send your donors over to your personal fundraising pages once again.
Hey folks, we're working on the Donate section of the website and we'll let you know when it's up and running. For now, feel free to use the pledge sheets!
The first 2012 Shave is on the books!
Posted on Jan 16, 2012
Frankie Reichert contacted us a few months ago about holding a Shave for the Brave. On January 6, 2012, Frankie and four other Shavers lost their hair at Princeton Secondary School in Tulameen, BC.
Frankie graduated from the high school last year and thought it would be a good location because it was in a central location and the students would be able to come watch as she Shaved her head along with two of the school's teachers and two other women from the community.
At last count, her Shave had raised $6,260.32. $5,604.82 was raised by Frankie herself! While she had been involved with fundraising activities before for her volleyball, basketball, and figure skating teams, this was the first fundraising event she initiated.
"I mainly got [donations] from the town I live in. Everyone knows everyone; they're really great. They have a go-to attitude," she said.
"One guy would just give me whatever was in his wallet whenever I saw him."
Frankie says she'll probably wait until her hair is long-enough to donate before signing up for the Shave for the Brave again, but she would be willing to help organize another one if people were interested.
We want to send a huge thank you to Frankie and the other Princeton Secondary School Shavers and supporters for starting the Shave season off on such a high note!
Take care, and keep your new bald heads warm!
The 2012 Shave season is officially open! Head on over to register! #SFTB http://fb.me/1A0GhOfIR
The 2012 Shave season is open!
Posted on Jan 13, 2012
Are you ready? Are your hairs growing? Are your clippers warmed up? Because we're ready for you!
Relax; you can take as much time as you need to prepare, but we're thrilled to announce the brand new Shave for the Brave website is ready to be filled with awesome stories and to take your registrations and donations.
What's new?
This year, Mane Mamas are able to register online just like Shavers! This means they are able to put a link on their social networking sites to their personal fundraising pages. They will be able to raise money on behalf of a Shaver and spread awareness all through the Internet instead of only in-person as in previous years.
We have also brand new fundraiser site that will give you more control over what's on your page, allow you to blog about your experience, and help manage your communication with your donors.
Stay tuned to this website, sign up to recieve the Shave News e-newsletter, or Like our Shave for the Brave Facebook page to make sure you have the most up-to-date tips and info.
Are you new?
Is this your first Shave for the Brave? You might have some questions.
First of all, here's the Background on what the Shave for the Brave is.
Head on over to Get Involved to learn the difference between Shavers, Head Hunters, and Mane Mamas.
Check out the News Archives to get an idea of what happens during the Shave for the Brave.
You'll be able to see what Shaves are happening in Location Details and you can track the top Shavers through the Leaderboards.
And, of course, you can contact us with any Shave-related questions, comments, or concerns at info@shaveforthebrave.ca.
Let's get our heads into it!
That's it for now. We hope to see you soon!
The 2012 website is almost ready!
Posted on Jan 09, 2012
Hey early birds!
You may have noticed the website has a brand new look, but we're not quite up and operating just yet. We're working on ironing out the final few glitches behind the scenes before we unleash this beauty on you.
Some of this year's updates include a new registration process, a new management tool to help you customize your personal page and track your donor relationships, and a new way for Mane Mamas to get involved.
In the meantime, make sure you sign up for Shave News or Like our Facebook page to ensure you are notified as soon as registration opens. We love your enthusiasm and you're exactly the type of people we invite to Shave for the Brave!
Please contact beth@youngadultcancer.ca if you are interested in hosting a Shave or if you have any questions. We promise, the launch is so close you can almost taste it.
Thanks for your enthusiasm, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Geoff visits GCA
Posted on Oct 28, 2011
Glenmore Christian Academy was this year's national champion when it came to raising the most money during the Shave for the Brave. One of its students, Ryan Pietersma, came in third place overall with $5,375!
Geoff Eaton, YACC's Founder and Executive Director, was in Calgary recently and stopped by the school to thank Ryan and talk to the kids in his class about the Shave.
Thank you to Ryan, all the students, and the staff of GCA for your support for Young Adult Cancer Canada! We can't wait to Shave with you again in 2012!
It’s growing season!
Posted on Jul 29, 2011
Not only is the summer good for growing crops, it's also a good time to keep growing that hair for the next Shave season! We know some of you already stick to a one-big-haircut-a-year rule, but make it a fun challenge by enlisting your Shaver buddies, or getting some new blood on board.
Challenge options:
- Who can grow the longest hair?
- Who can go the longest length of time without getting a trim?
- Who can grow the best beard?
We look forward to hearing what you come up with! Send in pictures to angie@youngadultcancer.ca and she'll get them up on the Shave website.
In the meantime, we're diligently working behind the scenes to give the Shave an updated look and to make the registration process easier for you once we launch the 2012 season in a few months.
Don't forget to keep sunscreen and hats on those shiny domes!
UPDATE
Eleanor and Michael Ryan support their sons in their annual Shave and they sent in the following ideas from Nova Scotia:
1.Who can grow the Longest Side Burns?
2. The Longest Mullet?
Thanks for the suggestions! They have been holding a mullet pageant out in Calgary, should you happen to sign up for the Shave there!
We just saw across these photos from the Halifax Shave on Kool 96.5 FM's website. Poor Jeremy! http://fb.me/XjVAxNx5
Thank you from our corner of the world
Posted on Jun 16, 2011
Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC) is based in St. John's, NL and while our organization and the Shave for the Brave are growing nationally, that's where the majority of our support continues to stem from. We held an awards gala on May 17, 2011 to thank the numerous Schools, Offices, Solo, and Community Shavers who lost their hair this year in support of young adults with cancer.
Geoff Eaton, Founder and Executive Director of Young Adult Cancer Canada, was the MC for the evening as he recognized the top Supporters, Schools, Offices, and Solo Shavers from the region.
Renee Bennett, two-time cancer survivor and YACC Board Member, shared her story with the crowd and gave context to the reasons why we're Shaving for the Brave each year. She spoke of the positive impact YACC has had on her life and what it meant for her husband, daughter, and son to go bald with her as she Shaved for the first time this year.
Renee addresses the audience
Geoff presents a plaque to Jamie Stroh from the Avalon Mall for their continued involvement
The team from Woodford Training Centre, who shaved hundreds of heads this year
Jordan Howard from ALC helped coordinate a Shave in their four Atlantic offices
Brian Bradley from 99.1 HITS FM accepts a framed toque for their sponsorship
Shelia Byrne of the Telegram accepts their Supporting Sponsor framed toque
Joanna Gillen accepts a framed Supporting Sponsor toque on behalf of TD
Rick Greenwood accepts a plaque on behalf of his son, Ricky, who was this year's top Shaver with $4,660
Crosbie Group's team of two were the third place office with $6,080
Mark Fahey accepts a plaque for NLC's second place total of $7,048
Nalcor Energy raised almost $10,000 $19,000 to earn them the top spot
Memorial University placed third out of the Schools with $11,135
Principal Kirk Smith brought some students up to accept Hazelwood Elementary's second place plaque for raising $12,750 with their first Shave
Villanova Junior High was the school that raised the most money once again with a staggaring $29,108!
While we wish we were able to hold thank you parties everywhere we hold Shaves for the Brave across the country. This will happen as we continue to grow and develop our networks in other markets. In the meantime, know we thank you each day for your involvement with the 2011 Shave for the Brave, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!
