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Fa Ha Ma presents Total Body Works Spring/ Summer "07

Submitted by anandajr1234 on Fri, 2007-05-25 17:47.

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This is a show involving all sides of fahion from clothing to hair styles to make-upi am involving some youth from the community to model in the show, but that not all while i am traing them i will also be teaching them valuable life skill and to find a better perception of themselves around others this opportunity came about quite suddenly - with only a few more weeks to plan, but i am up for the task but since this is the first run i won't be so hard on myself about how it all turns out ,though i hope to have a good show money is needed for materials

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Started On:may 20,2007Ended On:june 17,2007
People Involved:50+People Impacted:300+
Money Raised:$350  

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Related Cause: The Arts

Category: Community Building

Tags: youth fun Fashion hair make-up modeling confidence building

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Dare to Cut Your Hair

Submitted by jbamberger on Thu, 2007-05-24 00:35.


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I am in an organization called FCCLA(Family Career and Community Leaders of America). In this organization we do a lot of community service projects. After both my aunt and grandpa had been diagnosed with cancer I decided that I was going to donate my hair to Locks of Love. This gave me the idea of doing a project in our community where we would encourage others to donate their hair to Locks of Love. I talked to a local hair salon and asked if they would be willing to cut hair free of charge, one night after school, so that all of the money could be donated to Locks of Love. They agreed to cut hair on February 5th 2007, so I began advertising. I started advertising in September for the Dare to Cut Your Hair with FCCLA and Locks of Love project.I decided to have a contest between the six schools in our school district to see who could get the most people to donate their hair. I asked all of the principal if they would agree to be a part of the contest and if they would keep a sign up sheet in the school office. All of the principals agreed and were very excited about the project. I also advertised in three different local newspapers including; The Dearborn County Register, The Journal, and The Bright Beacon. A total of six articles were published. I also advertised in school newsletters, school announcements, posters around school, and signs in local businesses,and flyers on local Snappy Tomato Pizza boxes. Not only were we getting a lot of sign ups for participants but we were also getting a lot of already cut pony tails. I also purchased snacks and refreshments to serve at Kelly's Hair Salon on February 5ht. When the day finally arrived five hairstylists cut hair for three and a half hours straight and we ended up collecting 62 ponytails and $420 to donate to Locks of Love. After collecting the ponytails I packaged them and mailed them to the Locks of Love Organization.

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Started On:September 1, 2006Ended On:February 5, 2007
People Involved:70People Impacted:all of the people involved and the wig recipiants, 100+
Money Raised:$420  

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Related Cause: Cancer

Category: Health & Medicine

Tags: cancer Donate hair haircut wigs

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Donate Your Hair for Cancer Patients


Try a new hairstyle to help cancer patients!

No, seriously!

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that makes hair pieces for children under the age of 18 who have lost their hair. The hairpieces that they make retail for $3,500 to $6,000. Because of the high cost, Locks of Love was created to provide hairpieces to those people who could not afford them otherwise.

Cancer patients who undergo treatments like chemotherapy or radiotherapy can lose their hair, and that’s when Locks of Love can step in. If a patient has long term or permanent hair loss, the organizations provides him or her with one of their hairpieces, and for short term hair loss, they can provide synthetic hairpieces.

Do you have really long hair? Then consider donating it. Not only will you get a mini-makeover, you can feel great about doing it, and then inspire others to do the same.

Here’s how to make it happen:

Some Guidelines:

1. 10 inches is the minimum length, from tip to tip. Synthetic hairs and wigs cannot be accepted.
2. Hair can be colored or permed, but not bleached or chemically damaged (ask a hairdresser)
3. Hair cannot be swept off the floor.
4. Even if your hair was cut years ago, as long as it has been kept in a braid or ponytail, it’s okay to donate.
5. Unusable hair (too short, gray, and/or unsuitable for children) will be separated from the ponytail and sold at market value to offset the cost of making the hairpieces.


How to donate:


Step 1

Make sure you have at least 10” to donate. 2 inches are lost in manufacturing, so being able to donate 14-18 inches is ideal. If your hair is curly, pull it straight to measure it.


Step 2

Get sponsors. This is NOT required in order for you to donate your hair, but it’s a great way to also donate money to Locks of Love so they can make the hairpieces. [click here] for a PDF version of a donation form, and ask family, friends, and neighbors if they will donate a certain amount for each inch you donate.


Step 3

Call hair salons around you to see if any of them participate in Locks of Love. They may send the hair in for you, or even give you a free hair cut! HOWEVER, you can get your hair cut ANYWHERE, by ANYONE.


Step 4

Before you go to get your hair cut, wash it, dry it, and pull back into a ponytail or braid. When you send your hair in, it must be clean, dry and in a ponytail/braid. If your hair is layered/has different lengths, pull hair into separate ponytails according to similar length.


Step 5

Cut it! Make sure it stays bundled (in a ponytail or braid).


Step 6

Measure the length, write the length on a plastic bag, and put the ponytail in the plastic bag. Send the hair to Locks of Love in a PADDED envelope, along with the hair donation form that you can get by clicking [here].


Step 7

Show off your new haircut and tell your friends about it! Encourage your friends to donate hair too. After they see your awesome new look, they won’t be able to resist


OR, TRY THIS!


See how many friends you can recruit to cut at least 10 inches. Plan a "Hair Drive" and see if a local hair salon would be willing to join in and cut hair for people who have pledged to donate their hair. Ask people for a $5 donation, and see how much hair and money you can raise!

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