Hamilton Herald Masthead

Editorial


Front Page - Friday, June 15, 2012

Are you ready to shaaaaaave?




Dozens of “shavees” lost their locks Sunday to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Foundation at Erlanger and its Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders. The annual event, called Jack’s Chattanoggins, took place at the Chattanooga Market. This is the second year 13-year-old Jack Skowronnek has teamed up with the Children’s Hospital Foundation at Erlanger. Last June, 60 heads were shaved and more than $18,000 was raised. According to event organizer and Jack’s mom, Dawn, close to $20,000 was raised ahead of this year’s event, with all funds raised going toward room renovations for the children’s oncology unit. Notable shavee teams included the Chattanooga Roller Girls (pictured) and Texas Roadhouse. Bekki Deck, a shavee from last year, also organized a team called “Girls Gone Bald.” Even WUTC’s Cleveland Carlson shaved his head for the cause. EPB sponsored the event. Fantastic Sam’s provided licensed stylists for the shaving. (Photo by David Laprad)