You know the phrase ‘Your hair is your crowning glory’? So I’d imagine your response would probably be the same with most when told that someone you know is taking ‘em hair to the shavers. Of all the responses, my favorite was my mom’s : “When? What? Your sister is getting married 2 days after and you’re shaving it bald?”.
LOL! Way to go mom~
As women (not forgetting the men too), we’ve been brought up bearing grand obsession towards our ‘crowning glory’. For example :
1) The hair is the richest ornament of women – Martin Luther
2) Women…. Who made 'em? God must have been a… genius. Their hair. They say that the hair is everything, you know? Have you ever buried your nose in a mountain of curls, and just wanted to go to sleep forever? – Bo Goldman
3) Hair brings one’s self-image into focus; it is vanity’s proving ground. Hair is terribly personal, a tangle of mysterious prejudices – Shana Alexander
Since it is such a treasured item, I’m taking it all off on 8th March 2012 along with 15 other ladies and 2 other gentlemen (Francis Low & Dennis Lau) in exchange for your donation :
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| Amanda Mun |
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| Andrea Au |
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| Ann |
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| Annie Ismeth |
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| Asherra De Alex |
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| Beatrice Leong |
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| Chan Sze Yen |
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| Chew Mee Yin |
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| Ellena Chew |
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| Jayne Eu |
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| Kiruba Devi |
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| Mdm Soo Siew Leng |
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| Nicole Foo |
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| Samantha Lee |
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| Shamaine Ho |
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| Shirley Yeo |
Bald Is Empowering’s mission is simple :
Raise a total of RM200,000 to help the many needy cancer patients in Malaysia.
Here I sincerely plead for your generosity and for you to open your heart. Spare a few of your precious minutes by drawing out those dollar notes, getting your credit cards on a standby or issuing a check; simply by contributing to Bald Is Empowering in support of this cause : CANCER.
This paragraph taken from Bald is Empowering’s info page says it all :
“Cancer wasn't really a choice for many of our friends and family.
We wept with our loved ones as they face the deterioration of their mental and physical health. And through visitation, we have also seen the many out there who face an even worse enemy; financial challenges.
None of us are doctors nor are we well off. But we do know that the little that we give will go a long way. By helping those less fortunate than us, in whatever way possible, we aid them in knowing that they are valued by others. Thereby channeling a more positive environment compared to the negative situation that they are in.
We believe this is not only an act of goodness or financial aid but most importantly an act of love in the spirit of community giving and support.”
Brainchild of Shamaine Ho, a mother of 3 and a Workshop & Event Organizer who, since December 2011 has been searching for volunteers willing to part with their hair thus drumming in more support and bring further attention to this meaningful cause.
You can show your support by :
1) ‘Like’ Bald Is Empowering’s Facebook page and ‘Share’ it with your friends.
2) Attend the BALD for Fund! event with your friends and family
Event Date : 8/3/2012 (International Women's Day)
Venue : Mid Valley A Cut Above
3) Make online credit card donation through Simply Giving or go to Bald Is Empowering’s website (under Donate Now’s tab) to find more ways on how to donate
4) Be a volunteer and email them to : info@bald-is-empowering.com
5) Be a sponsor. Give them all the help they may need, not just financially but also in kind by sponsoring and spreading words about this project
Beneficiaries are MAKNA Bursary Program where donations collected between 25th January - 7th March 2012 will directly benefit them and funds received on the 8th March 2012’s Bald for Fund event will go to both National Cancer Society of Malaysia and Breast Cancer Welfare Association
Cicero says, “It is foolish to tear one’s hair in grief, as though sorrow would be made less by baldness”. I would, however, wish to add :
“Why not exchange it for other’s monetary donation instead?”
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