Shave for the Brave News

Thank you Shavers! Thank you Sponsors!

Posted on Jun 08, 2009

Yesterday, we incorporated a new event into our Shave for the Brave(SFTB), our Shave for the Brave Thank You reception.  It was a way that we could thank all of the shavers and sponsors for their involvement and commitment.

Being new to Young Adult Cancer Canada, and having not been a part of the Shave for the Brave event itself, I could truly see the enthusiasm and feel the energy in the room.  The yellow Shave for the Brave hats and the many short, spiky hairstyles were obvious tip offs as to those in the crowd who were this year’s shavers.  There were those who shaved with others from their school, those who shaved with fellow employees in their organizations/businesses, as well as those who shaved on their own, in memory or in honor of a friend or loved one.  Through the words of Renee Bennett, a survivor and member of the Young Adult Cancer Canada family, those in the crowd were able to put a name and a face to the real reason behind the SFTB, and all of the great things YACC is able to accomplish through the participation and generosity of our shavers, our sponsors, and the community. 

As with everything in life, the ability to incorporate a little humor is always important.  Local comedian, John Sheehan, certainly took care of that.  His comedic perspective on many aspects of life, particularly life here on the Rock, had us laughing out loud!  Presentations were made to the school with the highest overall participation, Holy Spirit High School (14% of student body participated in SFTB!), as well as the school that raised the most funds, Mount Pearl Intermediate (over $9000!). Patricia Butler received an award for the most funds raised, over $4,000. Very impressive indeed! 

So, if you were there – thanks so much for coming.  We hope to have all of you back again to shave, and to celebrate next year.  On behalf of everyone here at YACC, our thanks to Beth Cranston, our Communications guru, for pulling it all together.  I have big shoes to fill for next year’s event!