by Giano Patane | 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...
by Giano Patane | Feb 28, 2020 | News, Uncategorized, Volunteer Opportunities
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...
by Giano Patane | Dec 14, 2019 | Hair Donation, Uncategorized
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...
by Giano Patane | Oct 15, 2019 | Moms & Dads Retreats, News, Patient & Family Practical Support, Uncategorized
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...
by Giano Patane | Jul 14, 2019 | News, Uncategorized
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,...
by Giano Patane | Nov 5, 2018 | Bursary & Education Programs, News, Uncategorized
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...
