Shave for the Brave News
NEWS RELEASE - Shave for the Brave Thank You Reception
Posted on Jun 08, 2009
NEWS RELEASE
Shave for the Brave Honours Top Participants
For Immediate Release
June 8, 2009, St. John’s, NL - On Sunday, June 7, Young Adult Cancer Canada celebrated its most successful Shave for the Brave event to date with a reception to honour top participants in this year’s campaign.
More than 825 participants shaved their heads in this year’s record-breaking fundraiser in support of young adults facing cancer challenges and raised over $191,000 for losing their luscious locks.
“We’re so pleased with our achievements for this year’s Shave for the Brave campaign,” says Geoff Eaton, founder of Young Adult Cancer Canada. “It’s very touching that so many community members came together to show support for the brave young women and men facing cancer challenges. We’re particularly impressed this year by the outstanding contributions of our top participating school-group and individual participants.”
The top participating school award was given to Holy Spirit High School, of Conception Bay South, where 103 students (14 per cent of the entire school body) shaved for the cause. Mount Pearl Intermediate won the plaque for most funds raised by a school - over $9,000. Community member Patricia Butler, of Bauline, received a certificate for top funds raised by an individual - over $4,000. A special thanks goes out to these top participants.
Shave for the Brave began in 2006 and has raised over $422,000 since its inception to support much needed programs for young adult cancer survivors. Young Adult Cancer Canada is committed to building an independent and sustainable cancer resource that provides information, inspiration and support to young adults facing cancer challenges. For more information, visit http://www.youngadultcancer.ca/.
Presenting sponsors for the event were HITS FM and TD Canada Trust. Supporting Sponsors for the event were the Village Shopping Centre, The Telegram, Woodford Training Salon, and East Coast Beauty.
