On The Blog
Chuck Oliver: Two Decades of Virtuous Volunteering
Chuck Oliver is a long-time Balding for Dollars volunteer who we're proud to have on our team and greatly value his input and perspective on our committee. He has after all, outlasted all of the administrators for years of service! His volunteerism, and big heart has...
22nd Annual Balding for Dollars Main Event
Join us for a unique event experience this year for our 22nd Annual Shave for the Brave (or cut!) Main Event. We normally host an in-person event on the BCCH grounds and we are working hard to prepare an event and some other campaigns for 2021 as we continue to stay...
B4$ Virtual Charity Auction Live May 7th at 12:00pm- May 16th 11:59pm
We are so excited to announce we are hosting our FIRST EVER Virtual Auction Fundraiser! Yet another pivot to keep the excitement for our cause, and continue to raise funds and help families. It will be held from May 7th, 2021 at 12:00pm through to May 16th at...
Whistler Does It Again, Taking It All Off For $31,000+ Raised!
Their hair that is! With a pandemic stealing their event thunder for the second year in a row, the Whistler Friends crew along with Hosts Dave & Wendy Clark, and their team of supporters didn't skip a beat however when they rallied their community for the 19th...
Tessarolo Family Breaks Fundraising Records After Life Changing News
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 are designed...
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...
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...