Why I'm Shaving My Head

[Harlean Carpenter {★}]

Okay, maybe not actually shaving my head, but chopping off my hair, the latest twist in my nefarious fundraising plots...

 

"Ask any 10 people what they think the number one cancer killer among women is, nine and a half of them will likely say “breast cancer”. October, as I’m sure you know, is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in no way do I ever want to diminish the importance of that awareness.

 

But when the 3-Days have been walked, the pink ribbons tucked back away in jewelry boxes and October is over for another year, what remains is the fact that breast cancer is not the answer to that question, not even close.

 

Lung cancer kills twice as many women as breast cancer does, every year. It accounts for more than a quarter of ALL cancer deaths. And that, in a word, sucks. So this is me, doing my little part to change it.

 

Oh, and did I mention I’ll be cutting my hair as well?

 

Yes, my waist-length mane of red insanity will, at the end of this fundraiser, be donated to Locks of Love.

 

Or will it…?

 

When I first mentioned the possibility of donating my hair, reactions were pretty evenly split between “Yay, awesome!” and “OMGSTFUNOOOOOOOOOO!!!” because apparently my hair has its own fan club and the members, while few, are pretty devoted. So, I have devised a simple yet evil plan that will let everyone have their say, raise some money for a great cause, and take the decision out of my hands completely.

 

Donate to this fundraiser, even if it’s only a dollar. When you donate, you will be given the option of leaving a comment. In your comment, leave your vote for or against me chopping my hair off. On December 31st OR when the fundraising goal has been reached, whichever comes LAST, votes will be counted and the fate of my mane shall be decided.

 

To further reward you for your support, everyone who donates any amount will be entered into a drawing to win cool stuff like calendars and goodies from the new Bath Desserts line and a bunch of other things I haven’t figured out yet. But there will be prizes, rest assured prizes will be given, at least 3.

 

Thank you, as always, for your support."

 

GO HERE TO DONATE AND VOTE

[Plum Pea Dahl {★}]

That is an awesome idea!  May we see a picture of your hair?

[Harlean Carpenter {★}]

This is the picture I used for the fundraiser page.  It gives a better idea of my hair's width than its length ;) but it actually is down to my waist when it's pulled straight.

 

Cherri Bombe {★} said:

That is an awesome idea!  May we see a picture of your hair?