St. Valentines Day Hair Massacure - Tammy MacDonald

Event Facts

Our 2010 event will be held on Friday, February 12th at West Edmonton Mall's Ice Palace.
The Hair Massacure is currently working on its 8th year as a family run event.
Since 2003, $3,640,000 has been raised by the Hair Massacure for Edmonton and Northern Alberta.
The event was inspired by Kali MacDonald, youngest daughter of the MacDonald family. Kali was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia at age 2. Kali has been in remission for 6 years.
The 2009 event raised over $840, 000.
Over 400 volunteers and 25 captains support the Hair Massacure.
Average pledge amount per participant is $720. Pledges raising over $500 receive a Kali Bear.
Only place in the world to get a red heart shaped Dilly Bar, donated by St. Alberta Dairy Queen.
24 Schools participated in the 2009 Hair Massacure.
Ongoing entertainment with local celebrities and special appearances with the Edmonton Eskimos, Edmonton Rush, and CMA winner Jessie Farrell.
Massacure mascots include the Kali Bear and F.R.E.D - Family Run Event Dog, (our pink standard poodle).
Funds raised are split 50/50 between the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta.
The event reaches all ages and professions. Seniors, toddlers, teenagers, businessmen, teachers, construction workers....and even dogs!
Many young cancer survivors shave their heads (after they've experienced hairloss – WOW!)
Have fun with your hair, try a mohawk in January!
Ask for a heart on!

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