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\"Candor

Pictured is 11-year-old Rachel Brennan of Berkshire holding a “Certificate of Courage.” One of many young people who braved the scissors and razor at the St. Baldrick’s event in Candor on April 2, Rachel had her hair shaved in support of childhood cancer research. (Photos by JoAnn R. Walter)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cStart your clippers\u201d was the enthusiastic phrase that signaled scissors and razors to begin cutting and shaving the first group of shavees at \u201cRock the Bald 2017\u201d in Candor, N.Y. on April 2. Sporting tee shirts that read, \u201cGo Bald or Go Home,\u201d the first group of five braved the electric murmur while an audience exceeding one hundred clapped and cheered.      <\/p>\n

The year 2017 marks the seventh year that the community of Candor, N.Y. has gathered together to help St. Baldrick\u2019s Foundation, a cancer charity that raises funds for childhood cancer research. A one-of-a-kind twist compared to other charity events, participants not only raise money for research, but they also shave their heads in solidarity with children who have cancer.<\/p>\n

Kelly Starkweather, co-chair of the event, announced that nearly 50 people had signed up to get their heads shaved. Starkweather also predicted that in addition to the individuals who signed up ahead of time that at least five more people would go home without hair.<\/p>\n

Starkweather said, \u201cHair is just an accessory,\u201d and commented that getting shaved, which she has done twice, is, \u201cRewarding and liberating.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Candor

Pictured is the first group of shavees at the seventh annual St. Baldrick’s event in Candor on April 2. More than $40,000 was anticipated to be raised, and “Team Brody” (pictured) brought in over $13,000.<\/p><\/div>\n

Nearly everyone who attended the April 2 event at Candor High School had a personal story to share of why they participated. A display, \u201cHonored Kids,\u201d showcased photos, names and stories of area children and young adults who have endured cancer.<\/p>\n

Eleven-year-old Rachel Brennan of Berkshire was one of many young people who braved the scissors and razor. Starting her day with hair that hung to the middle of her back, she arrived at the event in braids, which were quickly snipped off. A member of \u201cTeam Brody,\u201d in honor of Brody Hines of Newark Valley, Brennan was part of the first group who got shaved.    <\/p>\n

\"Candor

Pictured is 11-year-old Brody Hines of Newark Valley, N.Y. along with his mother, Sarah, who is holding a special medal in his honor. Brody has been treated for cancer since the age of eight.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cBrody is one of my best friends,\u201d Rachel said, and explained that their friendship, along with St. Baldrick\u2019s being a good cause, were the main reasons she decided to get her head shaved. As she felt her bald head afterwards, she added with a smile, \u201cIt feels cold now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brody Hines of Newark Valley was only eight when he was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of tumor in the brain, and underwent surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. In June 2016, the cancer returned and Brody again had surgery to remove a tumor from his brain. Radiation followed in July and continued through September. Now 11, Brody had just a little hair left at the April 2 event, which he had shaved, and along with his friends and team, raised over $13,000 for pediatric cancer research.<\/p>\n

Thirteen Newark Valley Middle School students, sporting tee shirts that read, \u201cShave for the Brave,\u201d also shaved their heads in honor of their classmate, Brody.<\/p>\n

\"Candor

Pictured is “Team Brody,” the first group to be shaved at the seventh annual St. Baldrick’s event in Candor on April 2. Several area hair professionals offered their talents.<\/p><\/div>\n

Since the Candor event started, more than 300 heads have been shaved which has brought in over $195,000. An additional $40,000 or more was anticipated from the April 2 event alone.<\/p>\n

The second annual 5K run\/walk took off the morning of the event, and runners enjoyed more seasonable temperatures and sunshine compared to sappy snow and frigid wind chills that burdened runners at the inaugural run\/walk in 2016.  <\/p>\n

Numerous area businesses donated items, and several local hair professionals offered their time and talent. Food, music, raffles and a kid\u2019s face-painting and craft station, along with other activities centered on a St. Patrick\u2019s theme was all part of the three hour event.<\/p>\n

\"CandorFor additional information, find the St. Baldrick\u2019s Event Candor, N.Y. on Facebook, or view their website, stbaldricks.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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