WHAT: The EC Academy hair and esthetics students are excited to participate in the 2010 Hair Massacure event.
WHEN: HAIR PINKING will take place at EC Academy on February 5th, between 10am - 1pm.
HOW: Book your Hair Pinking by calling 780.409.0222.

EvelineCharles Academy can accomodate school groups, please contact Susan Krug for bookings 780.409.1382, susan@ecacademy.com.



ABOUT THE ST.VALENTINE'S DAY HAIR MASSACURE
The St. Valentine's Day Hair Massacre was launched in 2003, created by Gordon MacDonald and inspired by youngest daughter Kali who was in her third year of chemotherapy treatment. Kali was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2000 at the young age of 2.  This horrendous treatment was very hard on her little body, but very necessary for preservation of life.

In those three years, Kali's parents observed how their daughter reacted to 3 rounds of hairloss.  This can be a very devastating experience for a young child, as they cannot reason with the necessity of the treatment.  The results of Kali's hair loss lead to a very weak self esteem.  The treatment itself robbed a little girl of her formative years, drained her strength and energy disabling her from a normal childhood with friends and playtime.  Her weakened immune system prevented much of her opportunity to socialize in most settings.  Side effects continued long after treatment ended. This should never happen to a child.

Since 2003, $3,640,000  has been raised by the Hair Massacure for Edmonton and Northern Alberta. In these past years, the MacDonald family befriended many children like Kali, some of which sadly lost their battle.  The Stollery saved their daughter Kali and Make-A-Wish rescued Kali (and the rest of the family) from their new "reality".   Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta sent the MacDonalds to Disney World  for one week so that Kali could "Pet a Black and White Dolphin".  This was magic in itself and truly helped them to understand the power of a wish.  There was also magic at the Stollery..... Kali is now past her 5th year of remission!!    It was through passion and sheer determination to give back that this event was created and made to be success.  Let's make things better.  Please join us in our fight to improve Pediatric Cancer Treatment, and fund necessary wishes that pour into Make-A- Wish Northern Alberta.