Spring 2003 - Kids Cancer Care

Organize a Head Shave
10 Simple Steps
KCCFA mentors John and
Chris shaving a couple of
brave recruits outside of
Deerfoot Mall Wal-Mart.
1. Basic information - All you need to put an event together - pick up a KCCFA head shave
package. Contact Kristie at 403.216.9210 ext 225 or 1.888.554.2267 toll-free in Alberta.
2. Location, location, location - Work, school,
community centre - where will the event be held?
Confirm the location and get permission from your
workplace or manager.
3. Recruit others - It’s fun to have head shave mates!
Friends, family and co-workers — ask them to join you
for a good cause.
4. Pick a date - Confirm a date and let Kristie know,
she will organize a Shave Brigade and attend your event.
Two weeks notice please.
5. Gather attention - Convince your school Principal,
your company CEO or someone with REALLY long hair
to shave their head if you reach your fundraising target.
6. Pledges count - Friends, family, teachers, classmates,
teammates, local businesses and service clubs are great sources of pledges. People who know you
will be your strongest supporters. Tip - Have someone pledge a larger amount on the first line, it
inspires others to give.
9-1-1 Life
Shavers®
Once again Calgary
emergency response
personnel are joining
forces to shave their
heads for KCCFA. On
Wednesday, June 11,
2003 at noon, Olympic
Plaza will be a sea of Fire,
RCMP, EMS and Police
personnel going under
the razor. To-date, “9-1-1
Life Shavers®” campaigns
have raised upwards of 2
MILLION DOLLARS!
Come out and support
your local emergency
response teams. Face
painting and fun activities
for the kids!
7. Collect funds - Collecting the funds pledged as they are offered is the best option. It saves
time and avoids having to track people down afterwards.
8. Music, food & fun - Create a fun atmosphere. Play CD’s or invite a DJ, or a band to create
that party scene. Food and soft drinks are always welcome at a party - ask a local restaurant or
grocery store to support your event.
9. The big day - Invite everyone you know. Make sure your supporters know when and
where...they want to see you going bald!
10. Say thanks - Show appreciation for your supporters, with our help.
FYI...
• Your shave can be as big or as small as you like.
• All shavees receive a KCCFA baseball cap.
• You will have approximately 1/8 inch of hair left. Bowling ball smooth
isn’t within our skill level!
• Donating your hair to Wigs for Kids is possible. Details at
www.wigsforkids.org.
Chris works on a smooth finish for a
volunteer shavee.
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