by Marissa Dunbar | Feb 15, 2021 | News
École Kwantlen Park Secondary has been hosting Balding for Dollars cut & shave fundraisers for over 5 years now; organized through their student council group and supported by staff and the Balding for Dollars team. Despite the global pandemic, they still managed...
by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 11, 2020 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Uncategorized
The Tessarolo Family has had a whirlwind experience that began early this year, with BC Children’s Hospital’s Oncology department. They saw not only how amazing the hospital can be, but that there are so many other programs (like Balding for Dollars) that...
by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 9, 2020 | Hair Donation, Research, Uncategorized
Jessica Davis (CTU Manager) and Cecilia Crosby (Clinical Research Associate) of the Division of Oncology/Hematology/BMT at BC Children’s Hospital joined in on our virtual campaign Quarantine Kuts For Kids to help fill a much needed gap in donations this year due...
by Marissa Dunbar | Nov 9, 2020 | Hair Donation, Uncategorized
Belle is often described as spirited, eccentric, and kind. Belle’s fellow townsfolk think she’s a bit odd because she is always daydreaming with her nose stuck in a book. Belle doesn’t care what the others think of her, though – she’s happy as long as there is the...
by Marissa Dunbar | Jun 22, 2020 | Bursary & Education Programs, News, Uncategorized
My name is Stephanie Larson, and I am a cancer survivor! When I was 2 years old I was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma. My mom noticed something funny in my left armpit when I was playing in the tub and reaching up for a toy, there was a lump. She took me to the...
by Marissa Dunbar | Jun 10, 2020 | Bursary & Education Programs, News
When I was a young kid, I was always healthy. I rarely got colds, and maybe had a few ear infections as a toddler. That all changed when I got diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called germ cell tumour at age 14. My diagnosis was fast, and I was pushed into the...
by Marissa Dunbar | May 18, 2020 | News, Patient & Family Practical Support
We want to commend the beautiful healthcare workers at BC Children’s Hospital for their already difficult, heart-tugging, and tiring jobs, but ESPECIALLY for keeping their hearts and minds in it for our families during this unprecedented pandemic. As you may or...
by Marissa Dunbar | May 14, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
JOIN US ON OUR NEWEST VIRTUAL CAMPAIGN! For anyone who wants to attempt a self-haircut/head shave, have someone in their household try it out (if you trust them!) OR wait until salons are open and get that much needed post-quarantine cut and raise some awareness and...
by Marissa Dunbar | May 14, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
On May 9th, 2020 we would have been celebrating Balding for Dollars 21st Annual head shave and hair cut event at BC Children’s Hospital. Welcoming over 500 people throughout the day including our wonderful volunteers, brave participants, past and current...
by Marissa Dunbar | Feb 28, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Hello Balding for Dollars followers! I figured it was about time to introduce myself. The person behind the social, the email, the events. I think it’s important to know that the person behind the organization, has a story and a passion, and isn’t just a...
