Results: Hair Massacure

The Hair Massacure, more commonly referred to as the St. Valentine's Day Hair Massacure, is a mass head-shave in Canada, raising funds to support children with life-threatening illnesses. The first event was held on February 14, 2003 with 48 participants, and raised $37,000, In 2006, organizers introduced pink hair to the event, as a way to bring more awareness to the fundraiser. The 2010 and 2011 Alberta Hair Massacure events each had over 1,500 participants and in 2010 the event raised over one million dollars. The money is distributed to Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta, Stollery Children's Hospital Foundation, and since 2011, Ronald McDonald House Northern Alberta. Have you ever heard of such a fundraiser?

Have you ever shaved your hair off to raise money for a charity?

Does your state or province have a Hair Massacure?