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July 08, 2016Bringing our roar to the wilderness of NL!
On July 8, 2016, two members of the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency of Newfoundland faced the roar of the razor. Together, Andrew Dyke and Doug Harrison got new summer haircuts outside their office on a sunny Friday afternoon as their colleagues cheered them on.
Together Andrew and Doug raised over $1,000 for Young Adult Cancer Canada! Big thanks to Stephanie O’Brien from OZFM for offering to shave their heads, and to Wanda Keats from the Public Service Credit union for attending the shave and presenting a cheque to Andrew and Doug to go towards their fundraising goal.
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June 28, 2016Shave for the Brave hits Toronto!
On June 24, 2016 Jessica Besaw donated ten inches of hair in support of Shave for the Brave at the Rotaract Club of Toronto. This wasn’t Jessica’s first encounter with […]
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June 23, 201669 Panthers Shave at Paradise Elementary School!
Paradise Elementary School’s fourth annual Shave for the Brave was a hoot. Kids and teachers were up dancing to “Macarena” and “YMCA,” and there was an excited buzz throughout the auditorium.
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Sixty-nine Panthers and their parents climbed the stairs to the stage to show their support for young adults affected by cancer in Canada -
June 17, 2016
St Matthews Elementary 5th Shave!
On May 15, 2015, St. Matthew’s School held their fifth consecutive Shave for the Brave! In total, 58 Shavers and 16 Mane Mamas rocked the gym, raising over $11,000 with donations still coming in! Way to go, St. Matthew’s!
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June 10, 2016
Public Service Credit Union Shaves for third time!
On May 27, 2016, the Public Service Credit Union hosted its third Shave for the Brave in their branch on Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s NL. Two fearless employees and loyal Shavers, Sean Kilpatrick and Ian Barrett, parted with their locks for the third time. Customers wandered in and out of the branch and stared with amazement. Seeing somebody Shave their head in the middle of a bank isn’t something you see every day, but it certainly gets the message out there to help support young adults dealing with cancer.
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June 06, 2016
Fifth Shave on the record for Tricentia Academy!
Tricentia Academy in Arnold’s Cove, NL hosted their fifth Shave for the Brave on Friday, May 27, 2016. The gym was packed full of students, teachers, family members, and friends as their cheered on the 16 shavers. Together the shavers raised over $4500!
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June 02, 2016
Southwest Arm Shaves some heads
Southwest Arm Academy hosted their third Shave for the Brave on Friday, May 20, 2016 Southwest Arm Academy hosted their third Shave for the Brave on Friday, May 20, 2016.
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February 17, 2016YACC values (volunteer) commitment
At our monthly team meetings, one of our crew members discusses one of our five values: strength, courage, commitment, heart, and trail-blazing. This is Kelly’s reflection from this month’s meeting.
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August 03, 2015Sweet payoff for female Shaver at Community Shave!
At Canada’s largest Shave for the Brave, first-time participant Titia Praamsma felt the temptation to turn back, until stepping into the heart of the event eased her fears. After losing a cousin and a friend’s sister to cancer, she wanted to give back, wondering if donating her hair and time could help others on a difficult journey.
With strong support from family, friends, and coworkers, Titia surpassed her $2,000 goal. The Shave brought unexpected challenges—navigating social events with a drastic new look made her reflect on how many women feel during cancer treatment. But she says it was worth every moment.
“Definitely sign up,” she says. “It’s a chance to step into someone else’s shoes, dig deep, and find some beauty within.”
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July 02, 2015A different kind of show at the movies!
17 shavers and supporters from cineplex after their shave.
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June 29, 2015Off with her hair!
I have a newborn, a two-year-old daughter, and a soon-to-be six-year-old boy. And, I have metastatic cancer. Go big or go home.
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Off with her hair!
When Julie Michaud learned she needed chemotherapy for a second time—and would lose her hair again—she knew exactly what to do. A young mom from Nova Scotia, Julie was first diagnosed with breast cancer at 29. After finding support and community through Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC), she felt compelled to give back.
Now facing metastatic cancer while caring for a newborn and two young children, Julie turns to the friendships and understanding she’s found through YACC—people who truly “get it.” Wanting others to experience that same support, she decided to shave her head before treatment claimed her hair, raising funds so more young adults can attend YACC’s life-changing programs.
Her son chose to shave his head alongside her. On July 10, 2015, they planned to Shave for the Brave—for their family, for the YACC community, and for every young adult who has yet to face a diagnosis.
Julie’s message is simple: support, donate, shave, or share the word—because young adults get cancer too, and they need to know they’re not alone.
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