In support of UOttawa Smiling Over Sickness' Shave for a Cure 2016.
Sponsor Meriem and help her raise awareness and money for childhood cancer research here
Sponsor Meriem and help her raise awareness and money for childhood cancer research here
Being involved with Smiling Over Sickness for 2 years, I have always considered participating in Shave for a Cure as a shavee. However, my hair has always been a big part of my identity and I have struggled with the idea of letting a part of myself go. I've made up many excuses along the way as to why i "couldn't" cut my hair short and so I would get involved with Shave for a Cure in other ways. I must admit that seeing others shave their heads and cut their hair for such a great cause always makes me shed a tear or two (... or three), and I really wanted to be a part of that.
Cancer is obviously something we are all unfortunately familiar with in one way or another. Personally, I have had many experiences dealing and interacting with people with cancer: in various clinics, with my uncle who has since passed away, but also with all the children I have had the chance to meet with my volunteering experience at the Ronald McDonald house. Hearing their stories and talking to them about their strengths and struggles has helped me to decide that this year, I would take it a step further and make an impact in a different way: cutting 10 inches of my hair and raising money for children with cancer.
Hair will always grow back and if it means I can make one child more confident by using my hair to make a wig, or raise money to help find a cure, then that in itself will make me very happy and make it all worth it.
Cancer is obviously something we are all unfortunately familiar with in one way or another. Personally, I have had many experiences dealing and interacting with people with cancer: in various clinics, with my uncle who has since passed away, but also with all the children I have had the chance to meet with my volunteering experience at the Ronald McDonald house. Hearing their stories and talking to them about their strengths and struggles has helped me to decide that this year, I would take it a step further and make an impact in a different way: cutting 10 inches of my hair and raising money for children with cancer.
Hair will always grow back and if it means I can make one child more confident by using my hair to make a wig, or raise money to help find a cure, then that in itself will make me very happy and make it all worth it.
