455 make bald statement for cancer

Some 455 people shaved their heads yesterday to raise more than $100,000 for children battling cancer at the annual Hair for Hope event, held at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.The event is organised by the Children's Cancer Foundation , which aims to get at least 6,000 participants and raise $3.6 million this year.

Joanna was diagnosed in 2014 with a type of brain cancer called medulloblastoma, which is currently in remission. While yesterday marked her father's sixth Hair for Hope, it was the first time for her."I want to shave to support the other children who still have cancer and tell them not to give up."Together, we can tell children with cancer that it is okay to be bald, and build a community of support for them and their families.

Local actor Andie Chen, who is one of the three Hair for Hope ambassadors this year, also took to the stage with Joanna and Mr Chong to get his head shaved. "CCF would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery and supporters for believing in our cause. Together, we can tell children with cancer that it is okay to be bald, and build a community of support for them and their families."

Health Health Latest News, Health Health Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

455 supporters go bald to raise funds for children with cancerSINGAPORE - Some 455 people shaved their heads on Wednesday (May 1) to raise more than $100,000 for children battling cancer at the annual Hair for Hope event held at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

455 supporters go bald to raise funds for children with cancerSINGAPORE - Some 455 people shaved their heads on Wednesday (May 1) to raise more than $100,000 for children battling cancer at the annual Hair for Hope event held at the Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »

In first for EU, anti-skin cancer drug approvedFrench pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Friday said the European Medicines Agency had conditionally approved its anti-cancer drug Libtayo, the first ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

New treatment buys more time for late-stage lung cancer patients, but it’s costly
Source: TODAYonline - 🏆 1. / 99 Read more »

US pioneer Banks dies aged 54 after cancer battleREUTERS: American soccer pioneer Jimmy Banks died on Friday at the age of 54 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, U.S. Soccer said. ...
Source: ChannelNewsAsia - 🏆 6. / 66 Read more »

Trial treatment for stomach cancer extending livesAn ongoing trial where the chemotherapy drug is injected directly into the abdominal cavity of patients with a particular type of stomach cancer has allowed more than two-thirds of them to live beyond a year.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Source: The Straits Times - 🏆 8. / 63 Read more »