In support of UOttawa Smiling Over Sickness' Shave for a Cure 2016.
Sponsor Sarah and help her raise awareness and money for childhood cancer research here
Sponsor Sarah and help her raise awareness and money for childhood cancer research here
This event will be the third time that I will be cutting and donating my hair towards making a wig for a child with cancer. Long hair has always been a part of my identity growing up – as a figure skater, I was told by my mom and coaches that I needed to keep my hair long in order to wear it in a bun for my competitions. It was an expectation; to succeed, to win, I needed to be the full package – from not having holes in my tights right up to the perfect ballerina bun. Donating my hair has taught me over and over again that, while my long hair was a significant component of my appearance especially in my sport, my hair does not define me. Having this opportunity to give part of my identity to someone else, I hope that my hair can help them feel more confident, beautiful, and strong; just as it did for me at times while I was competing.
