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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...
Dad’s Day at Lee Valley Tools 2019
You probably have heard all about our 1st annual mom's retreat, where we pampered 10 lovely oncology mom's up in Merritt in September of 2018. It went so well, we knew we couldn't leave the dads out of the picture this year, so we hosted a Dad's Day at Lee Valley...
Supporting us outside of the box
Are you: a survivor education or conference bursary recipient, or hoping to be? desire to support Balding for Dollars more than you already are, but don't know how? wanting to attend local events and/or fundraise but can't due to physical or geographical limitations?...
“The doctors called my parents to give them the terrible news…” – Deanna Liu’s Story
My Cancer Journey Three years ago, hoping to broaden my horizon and enrich my experiences, I came to Canada from China as an international student. I began Grade 9 at a secondary school in Delta, living with a lovely and welcoming homestay family. With conscientious...
“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,...
Grey Matters Carnival 2019
Friends Teresa & Liz both have personal connections to cancer with, friends and family affected. They wanted to do something special to give back to some of the organizations that have helped their loved ones. They set up a Carnival style fundraiser on July 6th,...
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...