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Kappa sigma raises OVER $10,800 for the
american cancer society
KUTZTOWN, PA, May 4, 2009 -- Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Kutztown
University hosted its 3rd annual Shave to Save event on April
23. The event raised over $10,800 for the American Cancer Society.
While final totals are still being calculated, chairperson Kevin
Fonash says the donation mark will be somewhere close to $11,000,
thus beating their $8,000 goal. Last year,
Shave to Save raised close
to $10,000, putting a 3-year total to over $27,000 for the American
Cancer Society.
Shave to Save,
a charity event developed in-house by the Kutztown chapter of Kappa
Sigma, revolves around professional hair stylists who shave or cut
the hair of participating students, faculty, and community members
to acknowledge the struggle of cancer patients.
All proceeds received from haircuts and the purchase of
charitable items are donated to The American Cancer Society for
continued research and patient care. Through this event, Kappa Sigma
also hopes to increase the awareness of the devastating effects that
cancer has on its victims and their families.
Shave to Save
took place on Thursday, April 23, from 10:00am to midnight in
conjunction with a 24-hour Kutztown University Relay for Life.
The event was held on the
Student Union Building lawn. Activities included haircuts, silent
auction gift baskets, a DJ, food, a dunk tank, giveaways, Spuds
fries, free Red Bull and Monster energy drinks, Apex gear, games,
and much more. Josee Vachon, wife of Kutztown University President
Dr. F. Javier Cevallos, spoke of her personal experience of
surviving the fight with cancer.
A candle lighting ceremony as part of the Relay for Life,
live bands, and games continued throughout the night.
kappa sigma’s shave to
save
Raising money for
the American Cancer Society, one HAIRCUT at a time
KUTZTOWN, PA, April 23, 2009 -- Kappa Sigma Fraternity at Kutztown
University is hosting its 3rd annual Shave to Save event on
Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Kutztown University.
Each Spring,
brothers of Kappa Sigma partner with Kutztown University’s Relay for
Life in a fundraising effort to benefit the American Cancer Society.
With the help of professional barbers and hair stylists, brothers of
Kappa Sigma shave or cut the hair of participating students,
faculty, and community members to acknowledge the struggle of cancer
patients. All proceeds
received from haircuts and the purchase of charitable items will be
donated to The American Cancer Society for continued research and
patient care. Through this event, Kappa Sigma also hopes to increase
the awareness of the devastating effects that cancer has on its
victims and their families.
After a successful first two years, Kappa Sigma is proud to
tell you that Shave to Save
has proudly donated over
$16,000 to the American Cancer Society!
There are many ways to donate, such as getting your head shaved, or
you can get a haircut from our professional barbers and hair
stylists from local volunteering businesses.
You may also contribute by purchasing a Shave to Save
t-shirt, tickets for a chance at the silent auction prizes;
purchase a Shave to Save ribbon, or just give a general
donation. Kappa Sigma reminds everyone that you
do not have to cut any
hair to participate! 100% of all proceeds made are given to benefit
the American Cancer Society.
Shave to Save
will take place on Thursday, April 23, rain or shine, from 10:00
a.m. to midnight in conjunction with a 24-hour Relay for Life.
The event will be held on the
Student Union Building lawn, where you will be able to include
yourself in shaving, haircuts, silent auction, live bands, food, a
dunk tank, prizes, Spuds fries, free Red Bull, Apex gear, games, and
much more. Josee Vachon, wife of Kutztown Universiry President Dr.
F. Javier Cevallos, will be speak about her personal experience of
surviving the fight with cancer.
A candle lighting ceremony as part of the Relay for Life,
live bands, and games will follow throughout the night.
This year Kappa Sigma raises the bar in hopes to reach its goal of
donating
$8,000
to the American Cancer Society!
If you would like more information about our event, please visit
http://www.KUShaveToSave.org.
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