With the help of some Calgary salons, money is being raised for some worthwhile causes this September and November. Cut-A-Thon was started in the early 90’s and will occur again this year on September 6, 2004 at Tomkins Park on 17th Avenue. Also, the second annual "Wigged Out" hits the Arena the night of Friday November 12, 2004.
September’s Cut-A-Thon was started by the late Mr. Donnie Peters as a way to raise funds for the "Positive Living Lunch Program" (provided by AIDS Calgary) to provision nutritious meals to adults and children living with HIV/AIDS. Presently, funding is only available to run the program every other Friday from September thru June, and the hope is to raise funds to make the program a weekly year round offering. The "Positive Living Lunch Program" was started by Minnie and George Coulson in 1988, and when Minnie retired due to health reasons in 1994, it was picked up by Patrick O’Neil and Doug Langille.
Mr. Devon Mills provided more details on the family friendly Cut-A-Thon.
"Thus far we have ten of the city’s top salons participating and offering Men’s, Women’s, Children’s and Pet haircuts at a reduced rate from regular salon prices. Each stylist is donating their time and talent to the event and all monies raised will go directly to the program. This family event will also have clowns, face painting, food and music and will remain in its original concept a family festival."
The event runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and prices are: Men & Women’s Cuts - $20. Kids - $10 and pets $20.
Wigged Out is sponsored by Detour, GayCalgary.com and Solar Café. Nina Tron, who is a big part of the event, told us what it’s all about.
"It’s a way to involve local hairdressers and their talents in fundraising. It’s a competition between stylists to come up with the most creative and wacky style. They must incorporate extensions, wigs, acrylic hair, foam or some other kind of out of the norm artistry."
This year funds raised from the door as well as the $50 entry fee per salon will go the emergency services fund for The Sharp Foundation, which runs Beswick house. Last year 15 salons entered, and Nina hopes that this year will be the same.
"I can also tell you that it will be hosted by Chae Rachon, with guests Mona Stat and myself."
Two different events - Cut-A-Thon and Wigged Out – both provide entertainment and fun while giving back to the community. Both Mr. Devon Mills and Nina Tron are looking forward to their respective events and invite everyone, gay or straight, to come out and take part.
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Contributor
Jason Clevett |
Locale
Calgary |
Topic
Fundraiser |
