Shave for a Cure a ‘razor-sharp’ success

University of Ottawa medical students raised $25,000 for pediatric cancer research in the third annual ‘Shave for a Cure’ event, smashing their $10,000 goal. The fundraising event took place at an Ottawa 67s hockey game on January 20th, 2006.

Many brave physicians, faculty and students participated in the event, notably Dr. Geneviève Moineau, assistant dean of medicine and ER physician at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, who had her long blond locks shaved off to the delight of a large hockey-going crowd. As did other female participants, she donated her hair to “Locks of Love,” an organization that provides hairpieces to children suffering from long-term medical-related baldness.

The event was held in co-operation with the Ottawa 67s hockey club who provided logistical and financial support. Students at the Faculty of Medicine plan to organize the fundraiser again next year.

Donations can still be made at www.candlelighters.ca.