Cuts for Cancer came through again and is approaching its goal of $30,000 this year.
The eighth annual event went Sunday, February 3, with supporters streaming through the door at the Chop Shop to get their hair cut for a good cause.
Cathy Morse, founder of the event, confirmed that so far, they have raised $25,825.11 and it is still growing.
“We will be accepting donations until February 28,” said an elated Morse.
This year saw support from a variety of individuals, all who have seen their lives touched in different ways by cancer.
Walter Albrecht has participated in the event every year since its inception and this year raised $2,477. Zach Bernard saw not only his hair and moustache shorn, but also his eyebrows. For this he brought in $1,199.50. Spencer Fournier, who sacrificed his trademark mullet, raised $810, as did Justin Gillis. Members of the Drumheller Titans and the Drumheller Dragons were at the Chop Shop on Sunday to show support and raise funds.
This year staff at WHIFS, in support of a former colleague, took donations at the restaurant and also contributed their tips from Sunday and raised an additional $925.
Many more went under the razor for the cause. The funds this year are going to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation to help top up a fund that supports patients and their families as they undergo treatment at the Drumheller Cancer Centre.
Morse says there are three more individuals who are collecting pledges and will see their hair shorn later this month.
Spencer Fournier shows off the last of his luxurious locks at Cuts for Cancer. He raised $810.
Colton Vannucci, in chair, sees his locks chopped by Cathy Morse. He teamed up with fellow Dragon Dakota Zaharichuk and raised $225 for Cuts for Cancer.
