You are welcome to Shave for the Brave any time you like, but the impending fiscal year end and the decrease of activity means the 2012 Shave season has officially wrapped.
It has been a fantastic year with more heads Shaved (over 1,839), more money raised (more than $700,000!), and more schools and offices on board than every before. We met so many great new people and heard so many great stories over the past six months, and we can’t wait to continue building these relationships.
We’ll be popping up in your inbox from time to time between now and the kick-off of the 2013 event, so feel free to say hello!
Awards
Brian Bradley from 99.1 HITS FM was the evening’s MC
We hope you all know how much we appreciate each and every dollar, hair follicle, and volunteer minute you have given us this year. You’re all Shave for the Brave superstars and the impact you’ve had on young adult cancer survivors this year is huge.
Because of your efforts, more people will be able to attend Retreat Yourself, Localife, and the Survivor Conference to meet other people who truly understand what they’re going through. We will be able to reorganize our website to make it easier to get the information you need. Best of all, there Shave for the Brave network is even bigger; you’re a part of something incredible! Keep your eyes open for yellow toques in your area and give that person a high five.
Of course, there are a few people who have gone above and beyond our wildest expectations this year and we have honoured them with a special recognition at a Shave for the Brave Awards Ceremony on June 18 in St. John’s, NL. Read on to learn more about our 2012 honourees.
TOP FUNDRAISERS
Aimee Igloliorte from Nalcor Energy presented the plaques to the Top Fundraiser award winners.
3rd Place: Solo Shaver Jacki Templeman raised $10,099!
2nd Place: Webber Academy Shaver Lauren Fridman raised $10,466! (Not in attendance)
1st Place: Seven-time Community Shaver Christian Legge keeps the ball rolling on his incredible year with a grand total of $14,225!
Top fundraising schools
3rd Place: Roncalli Elementary in St. John’s, NL with $23,881
2nd Place: Villanova Junior High in Manuels, NL with $25,575 (Not in attendance)
1st Place: Webber Academy in Calgary, AB with $48,463 (Not in attendance)
The Bravest school
Hazelwood Elementary in St. John’s, NL held their 2nd Annual Shave for the Brave this year and took home top honours as the TD Bravest School for the school with the most heads Shaved per capita in NL (16.93 per cent), and also as the Bravest School in Canada!
Way to go, Hazelwood!
Top Fundraising Offices
The kids aren’t the only ones who build a community and have a ball watching their friends go prematurely bald–adults get in on the action with Office Shaves, and they probably get a bigger kick out of it than the kids!
3rd Place: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Office of the Chief Information Officer with $11,9952nd Place: Nalcor Energy with $15,5941st Place: YYC (Calgary Airport) with $29,174! (Not in attendance)
The Sponsors
Jamie Stroh from the Avalon Mall accepts a plaque for the NL Location Host and Event Sponsor.Maxine and John from Woodford Training Centre accept a plaque for the NL Event Sponsor.
Brian Bradley accepts the plaque for 99.1 HITS FM, the NL Media Sponsor. Sheila Byrne accepts the plaque for the Telegram as an NL Supporting Sponsor.
Aimee Igloliorte accepts a framed toque on behalf of Nalcor Energy for their NL Supporting Sponsorship.
Not in attendance:
- Calgary, AB Location Host – Deerfoot Mall
- Calgary, AB Event Sponsor – MC College
- Calgary, AB Media Sponsor – 90.3 AMP Radio and XL 103 FM
- Red Deer, AB Location Host – Parkland Mall
- Red Deer, AB Event Sponsor – MC College
- Red Deer, AB Media Sponsor – Zed 99, KG Country 95.5, Q91 Country, and Q14 Country
- ON Location Host – Rideau Centre
- ON Event Sponsor – Scissors
- ON Media Sponsor – LiVE 88.5
- NS Location Host – Halifax Shopping Centre
- NS Event Sponsor – The Head Shoppe
- NS Media Sponsor – Q104
- Community Supporting Sponsor – IceCaps Care Foundation
- Atlantic Canada Supporting Sponsor – Atlantic Lottery Corporation
- Bravest School Sponsor – TD
