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Bald is Beautiful Thank You!

Seventy-two individuals who gathered more than $33 thousand in charitable donations had their heads shaved at the second Bald is Beautiful Event on May 1, 2010 to honor and support those living with cancer.

Many decided to go bald as a tribute to a family member or friend who had lost their hair and maybe even their battle to the illness. The proceeds from the event support the Kingsbury Patient Relief Fund, which grants financial support to cancer patients experiencing financial crises related to their illness. Commonly, as a result of a prolonged illness, patients lose time at work or even their jobs or health insurance, placing enormous financial strain on families during a time of significant stress.

"We want to thank all those who participated and pledged. Your bravery is inspiring," said Frank Hoffman, Annual Giving Manager. "This event deeply touched all who participated. To all who gave generously to support friends and co-workers, we applaud your generosity. Know that your gifts will go directly to those in need.

The second annual Bald is Beautiful fundraiser was a true success. This year, an online campaign was created for fundraisers to gather pledges by alerting friends via email.. A thermometer displayed the growing total and individual goals. Ten hair stylists from MJD Hair Salon in Keene volunteered their time and effort spending the day shaving heads, which meant, more people, more available slots. The mayor of Keene, Dale Pregent proclaimed May 1, 2010, “Bald is Beautiful Day,” which was read by Mitch Greenwald of Greenwald Realty Associates.

The event wouldn’t have happened without the support of the Kingsbury Oncology department and our business partners. Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene thanks its many corporate sponsors and contributors. They donated supplies, services, resources, and raffle gifts to make this event a success.

  • Greenwald Realty Associates
  • CVS/Pharmacy
  • MJD Hair Salon
  • Fritz Fries
  • Savings Bank of Walpole
  • Little Stitches
  • Starbuck’s Coffee
  • Life is Sweet
  • Pocket Full of Rye
  • Elm City Brewery
  • EF Lane Hotel
  • Brew Bakers
  • Prime Roast
  • Mom’s Tatoo
  • Michelle’s Restaurant
  • The Colonial Theater
  • Toadstool Bookshops
  • Joy’s Network
  • Bagel Works
  • Peterborough Baskets, CO
  • Domino’s Pizza
  • Armadillos
  • Bagel Mill
  • Subway
  • Ingenuity
  • Synergy
  • WKNE FM

Prizes were awarded to the top three fundraisers and the top team. The winners are listed below.
  • A weekend at Niagra Falls Resort – Julia Mish
  • Gift Basket – Jessica Voisine
  • EF Lane Hotel Stay and Dinner – Patricia Keating-Ferguson
  • Two Red Sox Tickets – Colleen Dreyfus
  • Colonial Theatre Tickets – Boos Bald Beauties (Team)

We also had many volunteers who came out that day to pitch in and lend a hand. Thank you for your time and service to make this event so memorable.

All gifts to the Patient Relief Fund of Kingsbury Pavilion of Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene may be made online or via a check payable to Cheshire Health Foundation, 580 Court Street, Keene, NH 03431. For questions, please contact the Development Office at 603-354-5400.