Hair for Hope 2014

Back for the 12th consecutive year, Hair for Hope 2014 is a signature fundraising event under the Children's Cancer Foundation. It is the only head-shaving event in Singapore which serves to raise funds and awareness of children cancer. In the month of July this year, students from our college together with those from Raffles Junior College, have collaborated to participate in this event, where the latter was the hosting college in which the event had taken place. 

Through this event, participants shave their heads for a purpose - to express their empathy, and at the same time, show their support for children who had lost their hair in the process of undergoing cancer treatments (e.g. Chemotherapy). It was heart-warming to see many Saints volunteering themselves to have their heads shaved in support for children with cancer. What was even more surprising were the handful of courageous girls who stepped out of their comfort zone to participate in this event, breaking the stereotype that only males would be willing to have their heads shaved. 

Narthana Anandan

5th Saints Advocate