Most kids would do anything to make sure their hair looks cool.
Some would do almost anything.
So when they hear about an important fundraising event that involves sacrificing their hair, they say, “Go for it!”
The Westport Family Y gym buzzed today. That was the sound of clippers, as hundreds of youngsters got shorn.
Taking it all off, in the Y gym.
It was all part of the 11th annual TeamBrent St. Baldrick’s Celebration.
The idea is simple: Participants raise funds to fight childhood cancer. In exchange, they give up their hair.
The Y was behind the effort 1000%. There were opening ceremonies, a DJ, head painting, complimentary T-shirts, hats and photos — and free use of every part of the facility.
A selfie to remember. (Photos/Scott Smith)
Before today, TeamBrent — named for a 6th grader who, after a dozen surgeries, 6 rounds of chemo and 2 stem cell transplants, has survived Stage 4 neuroblastoma — raised $3.4 million for St. Baldrick’s, and $7.3 million overall.
After today, that figure is waaaay higher.
When we tip our cap to these kids, all we see is something beautiful.
