SCCS ‘Go Bald’ fundraising campaign enters 9th year
MIRI: Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society ( SCCS) ‘Go Bald’ fundraising campaign is on its ninth year since it was launched in 2008.
Speaking at a press conference here yesterday, its president Jocelyn Hee said this year they had targeted to raise RM1 million with a total of 1,500 head shaves in Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.
“Last year, we successfully raised over RM775,000 with total of 600 heads shaved through the campaign. Despite the slow economy, we are keeping our hopes high to be able to reach this target, and more importantly, to get support from members of the public,” she said.
Hee recalled that SCCS started the public shave about eight years ago, to raise awareness, funds and support for families and children battling childhood cancer.
“For many cancer patients, especially children, hair loss following chemotherapy is one of the most distressing aspects of
Last year, we successfully raised over RM775,000 with total of 600 heads shaved through the campaign. Jocelyn Hee, Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society president
treatment.
“Whilst this is the least of the effects of cancer treatment, it can be traumatic nonetheless. The act of going bald by members of the public shows young patients that it is ok for them to lose their hair, as they walk the path towards recovery.”
The main event for ‘Go Bald 9’ will kick off at CityONE Megamall in Kuching on July 9, followed by Miri on July 23, Sibu and Bintulu also in July.
“Beginning from this weekend onwards (April 22 and 23), we will have SCCS Go Bald booth at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall ( PCIM) and it will be going on every weekend right up to the event day, to give more exposure to members of the public about our campaign and childhood cancer,” said Hee.
For pledge card, participants can register at Somerset Hotel reception counter (10am– 8pm daily) or at the roadshow at PCIM.
On behalf of SCCS, Hee expressed her appreciation to supporters of ‘Go Bald 2017’ – Kenbes (main sponsor), MY. fm, ERA. fm and HITZ.fm (official media partners); Mick Long Bridal Studio in Kuching and DK Photography in Miri (official photographers), Ray’s Salon, Maison Monica Hair & Beauty Academy, and Hair Plus in Kuching; and Paul and Jennifer In Miri (official hair salons), CityONE Megamall ( Kuching) and PCIM ( Miri) as official venue sponsor.
Contact SCCS Centre ( Kuching) at 082- 686 276 or email to events@ sccs.org.my or check out SCCS Facebook page at www.facebook. com/swakchildrencancersociety or contact Hee at 019 884 1161 to learn more about the ‘Go Bald 2017’.