After 18 years, Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer has developed a new partnership for cancer research and local cancer initiatives. This year, they are excited to have most of the money raised remain in the province of Saskatchewan with the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. As they are transitioning to partner with this agency this year, a large percentage of the money raised by head-shave participants will now be designated to fund locally-based, leading-edge cancer research taking place at the University of Saskatchewan through this agency. In 2017, all of the head-shave money raised will be designated solely to the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.
Our Local Cancer Initiatives Program will now partner with the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge funding one-night stays for local patients, the Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon funding one-week stays for local families, the Health Foundation funding cancer-related initiatives, along with Camp Circle O’Friends funding the needs of this organization to offer a safe, medically-supervised, fun weekend camping experience for pediatric cancer patients and their siblings. Money raised for this program is done through barbecues, pancake breakfasts, taco-in-a-bag sales, merchandise sales and other programs offered by the local business community.
The 19th Annual Brayden Ottenbreit Close Cuts for Cancer Head-Shaving Event will take place on Saturday, May 28th beginning at 10am in front of the mural featuring Brayden’s image at the Parkland Mall. Participant packages and volunteer applications will be available for pickup at Yorkton Hyundai and The Better Living Centre for anyone wishing to get involved with the event this year. Or if you spot the “Close Cuts Mobile”, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson generously lent to the cause by Yorkton Hyundai, around town, just track us down to sign up on the spot.
“Together, we can all work towards the day when cancer is cured or becomes a disease that you can live with, rather than fear dying from.”
