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Arcadia Weekly Mar 16, 2016
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Like Father, Like Son: Arcadia Firefighter Tim Boyer and his son James, 2 ½, get their locks shave by Del Sol Salon’s Eileen Clark who perhaps has the longest hair in Arcadia. – Photo by Terry Miller
Photos by Terry Miller
Matt Denny’s Raises Over $30,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
St. Baldrick’s Day was celebrated in its usual manner at Matt Denny’s in Arcadia — by shaving 110 heads on March 15. On Tuesday men women and children participated in what has become one of the largest fundraisers for cancer research.
According to the St. Baldrick’s Day foundation, the Matt Denny’s location alone raised more than $63,000 last year. Always one of the biggest events locally, the fire and police departments of the city are some of the biggest participants.
Local Superior Court Judge Bruce Marrs as well as Beacon Media’s Jose Luis Correa participated and raised large sums for the foundation.
Rose Hewit’s Del Sol Salon, which is right next door to Matt Denny’s, had 10 stylists on hand Tuesday who volunteered their time and talents for this fundraiser.
600 location nationwide hold events to raise awareness and money. A spokesman at the Foundation said that the event at Matt Denny’s was one of the largest fundraisers nationwide.
It all started in 1999 among a group of friends in New York with the idea of raising money to help children with cancer. By 2004, their efforts had resulted in millions being raised and a foundation being established. Starting in 2005, the foundation has given more than $154 million to support research for cures and better treatments for kids with cancer.
