(above) Vidal Sassoon Academy students Deborah Shirey cuts Santa Monica Fire Chief Scott Ferguson's hair during St. Baldrick's Day at Barney's Beanery on Friday, September 24, 2010. (top) Cami Davis, 9, cuts her fathers (Santa Monica Fire Paramedic CJ Davis) hair during St. Baldrick's Day at Barney's Beanery on Friday, September 24, 2010.
Men, women and children baldly stand in solidarity with the 160,000 kids diagnosed with cancer each year while raising money to fund pediatric cancer research
Over 50 caring shaves accepted the lofty challenge issued by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and shaved their heads in exchange for donations to help raise much needed money for childhood cancer research at local popular restaurant, Barney's Beanery on 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica.
An astounding $20,933.91 was raised as part of a worldwide effort to conquer kids’ cancer by the Santa Monica Firefighters. 26 Firefighters including the Fire Chief led by example by eagerly shaving off their locks for this worthy cause.
Along with them were members of the community, including four women, and several children- some of whom decided to shave on the spot like 11 year old Lincoln Middle School pupil, Oliver Peake who raised $300 in under five minutes!Participants willingly shaved their heads knowing that is a small sacrifice in comparison to what these children endure, and helped raise much needed funds to help find a cure for children with cancer now and in the future.
This was a very special day by our own Santa Monica Fire Fighters for a very special cause.
To help with this worthy cause and make a difference please visit the website and encourage your friends, family & children to make a difference.
1.888.899.BALD or visit
About the St. Baldrick's Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation makes grants to research institutions to find new cures for childhood cancer, and to find treatments to ensure a better quality of life for patients and survivors. The foundation funds research projects conducted by established pediatric cancer experts, as well as younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, offering the best available care for every child. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is grateful to its many volunteers (bald or not!) and donors, including Allied World, Barbicide, Dowling & Partners, elope and PartnerRe.