“I received the unexpected news that I was now a cancer patient…” -Alia Johnston’s Story
At 16, I was diagnosed in April of 2016 with Ewing sarcoma, a form of rare bone cancer in my right humerus. Prior to my diagnosis I was a healthy happy and active kid. I took an interest in the sciences, did well in my classes, and volunteered often around my...
“Cancer… the word instills terror.” – Juliana & Donavin’s story
Cancer. Any kind, any time. The word instills terror. It attacks the body, leaves the mind reeling, and isolates. There are many groups and associations that try to mitigate those impingements on everyday life. Balding for Dollars is one of those. They raise money,...
Have you applied? The 1st 2019 Bursary deadline is approaching
We are proud of all of our programs but one program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivorship Education and Bursary program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will take a...
Bursary Application Deadline Is Near
We are proud of all of our programs but one program that we are particularly proud of is our Survivorship Education and Bursary program for BC Children’s Hospital Oncology/Hematology patients. As we’ve identified in our other programs, a cancer diagnosis will take a...
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About Balding For Dollars
Balding for Dollars is Head Shaves, Chopped Locks and other “FUN” fundraising events initiated by parents, hospital staff, friends, families, teams, clubs and communities touched by childhood cancer and blood disorders. Our goal is to raise awareness and funds to support the Oncology, Hematology, and BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) programs at BC Children’s Hospital. Balding for Dollars has grown from a one day event where people gathered pledges, and in return shaved their heads to support our mandate “Bald is Beautiful”, to the many events held in communities throughout B.C. Anybody can participate in a Balding for Dollars event. Start your own event at your work place, school, community, or join us for the annual Main “Balding for Dollars” event, here at BC Children’s Hospital.
