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BCCH Employees Join In On Cut Campaign!
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 to in...
Belle is Cutting Her Hair for Balding for Dollars!
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...
Stephanie Larson- Balding for Dollars has brought me hope
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...
Erika Ross- A Survivor’s Story
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...
Buttons for Healthcare Workers Project
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 may...
Quarantine Kuts For Kids Campaign 2020
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...
21st Annual Balding for Dollars Main Event goes VIRTUAL
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...
Introducing myself: Marissa Dunbar, Balding for Dollars Administrator
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 suit behind a...
Calling on YOU to volunteer at our Main Event for 2020
Calling on all you amazing volunteers! We have our heads down, and wheels to the ground planning for the Annual Balding For Dollars Main Event at BC Children's Hospital again. This will be the 21st year and we want it to be huge! That means we need a whole bunch of...
Kman has a mane that won’t quit, and his compassion doesn’t either
This is Karsen and his mom Tara. Karsen is 9 years old and one of the most caring, compassionate and amazing kids we have come across. He has been growing his beautiful blonde hair to donate to be made into a wig for kids that lose their hair and he has an INCREDIBLE...
