By: Ellen L.
According to the Canadian Cancer Society twenty one people are diagnosed with cancer each hour, and nine people die. With each donation the cure becomes closer, and this is why Western Canada High Schools Husky Leadership committee will be hosting the "Head shave for Cancer" on March 6th 2014. Not only will their be participants shaving their heads, but also participants donating their ponytail to the "Pantene for Beautiful lengths" program.This program uses ponytails of the minimum length of eight inches to provide wigs for many women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments. The shave (and cut) will take place between nine thirty and eleven thirty in the main gym. All morning classes are greatly encouraged to come to the event to watch, and support not only classmates, friends, and teachers, but also the Canadian Cancer society and all they do. Throughout the morning event Westerns very own Jam club will be providing the entertainment , and Global televisions Gord Gillies will be the MC for the event.The main goal of the head shave is to raise as much money and awareness as possible for the Canadian Cancer Society. Everyone involved in the Western Canada Community is encouraged to give what you can for the good of the cause and for the support of peers cutting or shaving hair. Donations need to be handed in to students period one teacher by March seventh at the latest, or donations can be made online on the Canadian Cancer Society website under Western's profile. As well as pledge forms which are available. Not only will the school raise money for the cause, but the first period class that raises the most money will be rewarded with a class pizza party.
An astonishing two in five people will develop cancer at some point in their lives, and the Canadian Cancer Society has been doing all they can through prevention, and research since 1938. The societies vision is to "create world where no Canadian fears cancer"
For more information on the event please contact Ms. Price or visit www.cancer.ca.
