Cut raises money for cancer
Dunjia Newcombe, right, holds up some of Sharon Christopherson’s hair during a fundraising hair cut at the Summerland Legion on Saturday evening. Christopherson, at left, donated around 75 centimetres of her hair to make wigs for cancer patients. The event also raised money for the B.C. Cancer Foundation. Please see related story on Page 10.
John Arendt Summerland Review
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Published: October 21, 2009 3:00 PM
Updated: October 21, 2009 3:54 PM
Updated: October 21, 2009 3:54 PM
Summerlanders gave generously as they supported a hair cut fundraiser to benefit the B.C. Cancer Foundation.
On Saturday evening, Sharon Christopherson had more than 75 centimetres of her long hair cut to make wigs for cancer patients. She also used the event as a way to raise money for the foundation.
The event raised a total of $8,618, significantly more than she had originally anticipated.
“I am totally impressed, considering I was going for $3,000,” she said.
By the time the hair cut took place, she had received more than $7,000, but donations continued to pour in on Sunday and Monday.
“It’s nice to see it all coming in,” she said.
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