Saint Baldrick's Day

Yesterday was Saint Baldrick's Day. Every year they hold and event at Fado Pub, one location among many throughout the city. This year was one of the biggest years. There were about 35-40 shavee's, with about 3 or 4 women, and a bunch of kids. All the volunteer barbers were from Style of Man. Overall the event at our location raised around $50,000, with a 7 year old raising $5,000 by himself. The woman who owns Style of Man was giving people crazy haircuts and then asking folks in the bar to auction to raise money to convince the person to keep it. Overall the event was one of the best, even with the reccession the Saint Baldrick's Foundation was able to raise a good amount of money, this year was far more family friendly and oriented, and everyone had an excellent time.

I encourage everyone to attend next year, as a volunteer, a shavee or barber. If there isn't an event in your area start one. The events are fun and educational for all ages. It's also a great experience being able to look out into the crowd and see dozens of shaved heads and walk by folks who participated in the fundraiser with a knowing nod of the head and a smile.