i’ll buzz it off for boobs
I’ve been going back and forth on this little scheme of mine for the past few days. I haven’t been really sold on it, and I think the longer I think about, the more I’m gonna consider it a little too carefully. So this is how it’s gonna be.
If I can raise $5000 for The 3 Day Walk this year, I’ll shave my head.
Seriously. My parents weren’t keen on the idea, and my aunt may have peed her pants when I tried to hypothetically ask how quickly hair grows back, but it’s for an incredible cause. And I’m fortunate enough to be able to grow my hair back.
Last year, I raised just over $3000 by holding fundraisers and receiving generous donations from all of you – my friends and family. This year, I want to bump it up a few notches and I’m obviously going to need some help doing it. I figure the least I can do to those who donate to my efforts is to give them the pleasure (?) of knowing I’ll be walking around with no hair for a while.
A few things to note:
- I have to raise the money before the walk takes place, which is August 24-26.
- I’m not using a straight-edge razor, but I’ll buzz it nice and close. Think Natalie Portman or Demi Moore.
- There will undoubtedly be photographs and videos for documentation purposes.
- You wanna help shave it? Be my guest.
- This isn’t meant to make light of people who lose their hair as a result of any type of cancer treatment.
- There are probably more, but this is all I can think of for now!
I’ve raised $900 so far. I’m gonna need some more donations if this hair’s coming off. Here’s where you go to donate.
May 10th, 2007 at 9:19 am
OH YES I WAS THE FIRST!!!!! i can’t wait to see you bald. don’t worry, i’ll take 10,000 photos.
May 10th, 2007 at 10:50 am
This is an amazing idea. Will you have a raffle for who gets to do the first shave?
May 10th, 2007 at 11:59 am
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May 10th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Just a clarification – you have $900 so far but raised around $1200 at Hooters? Is it $5,000 in personal contributions? Either way, I claim the right side behind your ear. ahhahahaha Oh, and add $50 to whatever amount you are counting from…
May 10th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Yep, $5,000 in personal contributions! With fundraisers like Hooters or the cookies or anything like that, we split it between all of the team members that participate!
May 10th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
OMG!!! I do believe I love you.
I can totally give you all kinds of bald-girl tips, hon. :D
What an AMAZING fundraiser! Count me in.
xoxoxo
chele
May 10th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
If you hit $10,000, will you get a tattoo on your bald skull?
May 10th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
chele – I may need some tips! I’m just hoping I can make it look half as good as you do! You know, minus all the pink shit. ;)
Robin – that’s an idea! A completely awesome idea!
May 11th, 2007 at 4:45 am
While the pink shit IS an important aspect of it all, I’m sure we can work around that. ;)
Also – I’m totally taking a picture of you wearing my long curly hair. Hehehe!
May 11th, 2007 at 9:45 am
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May 13th, 2007 at 1:09 pm
[...] In one particular conversation, I found out some good news about my hopeful future of head-shaving. I was talking about my lofty fundraising goal and the results of what would happen if I hit it, and a girl let me know that in probably a month after shaving it, I can have a faux-hawk. HELL YES. Now get to donatin’! [...]
June 27th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
[...] Friday: Most importantly, and thanks to Rick (and Brooke), I hit my fundraising minimum of $2200! Because of that, Jenni and I are all registered, sharing a tent, ready to walk our butts off. I, however, still need $2740 if I’m gonna be shaving my head. I actually think I can hit that, too! [...]
July 8th, 2007 at 11:25 pm
[...] The most amazing part about this whole thing? Nearly all of the items up for bid were donated by people I’ve never even met. The Cuz knows some damn generous (and other adjectives that mean incredibly awesome) people, and this whole head-shaving plan may just work out after all. [...]