Shave for the Brave
For ten years my Dad, Al Paul, participated in Balding For Dollars. I don’t remember it myself, but when I was three years old, I joined him and started to also shave my head with him. Together, for years, we were total hair farmers in the winter and bald by spring thanks to this event and all the people who supported us. Over the years, my uncles, cousins, and friends joined us in our “shave for the Brave” - and I like to think my dad was the one who started so many of his family and friends on this journey to learn about how hard it is to fight cancer and that the kids who have this disease need all the help we can give.
Balding for Dollars Whistler was started 22 years ago by Dave and Wendy Clark. After 22 years they retired and somehow had this wild idea that a 14 year old could take over the annual event (let’s be honest, they also knew my mom would help). Well, I’m up for the challenge and hope to make them proud - and more importantly, continue their legacy of changing the lives of kids facing cancer.
Your donation will go directly to BC Children’s Hospital, helping kids from all over the province. But, cancer transcends lines drawn on maps, and as I think about the Sea to Sky community that I live in, I can guess that most of you know a kid in the who has been diagnosed with cancer. Think about them. Their parents. Their friends. I wish you didn’t know someone, but today you can make treatments for those children more accessible and potential cures a deeper reality. 100 dollars. Ten thousand smiles.
In June of 2021 my Dad died of brain cancer. But he fought it for ten years and I had the chance to get to know him. I miss him. So I’m getting over my stage fright and speaking up for Al Paul. And for all the kids who have to go to the Children’s Hospital and fight like my dad. I hope with my little effort here, and your generosity, they win.
Supporters
$103.25
The Carter Family
$20.65
Lee Jantzen
$103.25
Mike Groot
$50
Em Wood
🤙💕 Dude.
$103.25
Chandra Eyton
$241.61
Michelle & Trevor
$309.75
Doreen Macpherson
Your Granny is proud of you, Colt!
$516.25
Jodie Coyne
Your amazing! A huge heart and clearly a born leader like your dad. You are brightening so many lives by doing this event . Way to go kiddo !
$51.63
Anonymous
$103.25
Jen Milcak
Great job!
$103.25
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
Happy to support you.
$51.63
Katie Williamson
$206.50
Mary & Doug Forseth
Great job Colt....your dad would be very proud of what you're doing!
$103.25
Liz & Dave Brownlie
Well done Colt!!
$103.25
Anonymous
Don’t worry about sending a tax receipt. Love your attitude and commitment!
$258.13
Happy Supporter
Way to go Colt!
$103.25
Jeannette Nadon
In memory of my good friend, Al Paul, and the love of my life, D'Arcy Burke. Thanks, Colt! You're an inspiration!
$51.63
Bea Gonzalez
$258.13
Oscar And Simon
Love you Colt!
$100
Kimberly Gannon
$51.63
Robbie Hime
$51.63
Colt Paul
$51.63
Colt Paul
$51.63
Mccormac
Great effort Colt!
$103.25
Anonymous
$50
Christine Burns
Nice work Colt!
$103.25
The Island Laforests
so proud of you, Colt for carrying on this incredible event! 🤍
$103.25
Shannon Hearn
Nice one Colt
$30.98
Veach Fam
$25.81
Rebecca Tripp
Way to Go Colt! You are so amazing and your dad would be super proud!
$51.63
Helen Gillespie
Way to go From Tessa and Jonas GG
$258.13
Kelly Gartshore
$103.25
Ann Paul
Good Luck Colt!!
$51.63
Taya Albertson
$51.63
Sarah Paul
Yay Colt!!! Well done ❤️
$103.25
Bernie Ryan
Go Colt Go!
$103.25
Heather Paul
So proud of your commitment to this cause, bud!
