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It takes a community to cure childhood cancer. More than 100 from Victor and surrounding communities are expected to shave their heads in solidarity and support of cancer research — all at Mickey Finn’s in Victor on March 11 at 1 p.m. Hosting the event will be the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.
“About seventy-five are registered to shave (so far),” said event organizer Lynne Stiefler. “My goal is to have a hundred and I would dare-say we are going to exceed that goal.”
Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States.
“I’ve been involved in the event since 2007,” said Stiefler. “I’ve been a pediatric or oncology nurse since 1995. That’s how I first got involved. My husband is a survivor as well — he volunteers because he’s my spouse but also because of his personal connection.”
The event will feature a silent auction and raffle for a wide variety of items donated by businesses in the community. Also, special guests will help keep the children entertained, including the mascot from Build A Bear — Bearemy — along with the clowns from Grease Alley Clowns and players from the Rochester Knighthawks.
“There are a lot of family members and friends of family members who decide to get shaved,” said Stifler. “There are a lot of parents who have children who are undergoing cancer treatment. A good portion of them have been personally touched by cancer through a child in one way or another.”
Registration will be at 1 p.m. and shaving should start approximately at 1:30 p.m. in the banquet room. The restaurant will remain open to other customers throughout the event. Twelve barbers are currently registered to shave heads, and volunteers are being sought in another capacities. Those interested should call (585) 334-1472.
Every volunteer or “shavee” who raises a minimum $50 will receive a T-shirt. There will be a shavee schedule posted so supporters may come out for the big event. Currently $9,033 has been raised, and $100,000 is the event goal.
“This will be my fourth year shaving,” said Stiefler. “I figured I couldn’t ask other people to shave if I wasn’t willing to do it myself. For a couple of years, I had one of my previous patients shave my head. You feel good after you do it.”
There will also be items available to purchase at the event, including buttons, wrist bands and window decals that will show support for Saint Baldrick’s.
Mickey Finns will be making a donation to Saint Baldrick’s from the receipts for food sold that day (excluding appetizers and desserts). Several businesses in the area have also agreed to sell “lucky charms” in support of Saint Baldrick’s: Mickey Finn’s and Maggie Moo’s in Victor. In addition, Maggie Moo’s has designated the tip jar for the month of February will be donated to Saint Baldrick’s.
It takes a community to cure childhood cancer. More than 100 from Victor and surrounding communities are expected to shave their heads in solidarity and support of cancer research — all at Mickey Finn’s in Victor on March 11 at 1 p.m. Hosting the event will be the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research.
“About seventy-five are registered to shave (so far),” said event organizer Lynne Stiefler. “My goal is to have a hundred and I would dare-say we are going to exceed that goal.”
Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States.
“I’ve been involved in the event since 2007,” said Stiefler. “I’ve been a pediatric or oncology nurse since 1995. That’s how I first got involved. My husband is a survivor as well — he volunteers because he’s my spouse but also because of his personal connection.”
The event will feature a silent auction and raffle for a wide variety of items donated by businesses in the community. Also, special guests will help keep the children entertained, including the mascot from Build A Bear — Bearemy — along with the clowns from Grease Alley Clowns and players from the Rochester Knighthawks.
“There are a lot of family members and friends of family members who decide to get shaved,” said Stifler. “There are a lot of parents who have children who are undergoing cancer treatment. A good portion of them have been personally touched by cancer through a child in one way or another.”
Registration will be at 1 p.m. and shaving should start approximately at 1:30 p.m. in the banquet room. The restaurant will remain open to other customers throughout the event. Twelve barbers are currently registered to shave heads, and volunteers are being sought in another capacities. Those interested should call (585) 334-1472.
Every volunteer or “shavee” who raises a minimum $50 will receive a T-shirt. There will be a shavee schedule posted so supporters may come out for the big event. Currently $9,033 has been raised, and $100,000 is the event goal.
“This will be my fourth year shaving,” said Stiefler. “I figured I couldn’t ask other people to shave if I wasn’t willing to do it myself. For a couple of years, I had one of my previous patients shave my head. You feel good after you do it.”
There will also be items available to purchase at the event, including buttons, wrist bands and window decals that will show support for Saint Baldrick’s.
Mickey Finns will be making a donation to Saint Baldrick’s from the receipts for food sold that day (excluding appetizers and desserts). Several businesses in the area have also agreed to sell “lucky charms” in support of Saint Baldrick’s: Mickey Finn’s and Maggie Moo’s in Victor. In addition, Maggie Moo’s has designated the tip jar for the month of February will be donated to Saint Baldrick’s.
