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Bring Added Meaning to Your Special Day
The BC Cancer Foundation's In Celebration Wedding Program provides the bride and groom with a unique opportunity to honour their guests and bring added meaning to their wedding day as they help make a real difference in the lives of people affected by cancer.
Many couples are now choosing to support a charity in lieu of receiving wedding gifts or in lieu of purchasing wedding favours for their guests.
Find out more about the BC Cancer Foundation's In Celebration Wedding Program
Ongoing Events in Support of the BC Cancer Foundation
Northern Sunshine Designs - Knitting patterns by Darlene Thompson
Fifty cents from each pattern sold will be donated to the BC Cancer Foundation. Find out more about these great designs at www.northernsunshinedesigns.com. Patterns are only available for online purchase.
Charity Car Program
Don't know what to do with an unwanted car, truck or van? Why not donate it to the Charity Car Program? The BC Cancer Foundation is one of many charities that benefit from this great year-round program. A-Part Auto Wrecking has recycled over 7000 donated vehicles to date and are adding to that number by 100 each month.
Contact: Call 604-327-0121 for more information or visit: www.charitycarprogram.com
Independent Film Collaboration to Support Cancer Research
Patrick Stark, independent film producer, is coordinating a feature film project to raise much-needed funding for cancer research. One hundred and twenty writers/directors will be invited to contribute one to two pages towards an original script. From there, each participant will direct one page (not their own), collaborating in the production of a unique film that will wow audiences across North America. Proceeds from this project will support North American research organizations on the cutting edge of cancer research.
Contact: Patrick Stark, starkfilm@hotmail.com for further information
Volunteer
We could not do our special events without our many committed, dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for an event please call Jennifer Harper at 604.707.5904 or jharper@bccancer.bc.ca.
To volunteer for a BC Cancer Agency treatment centre please contact Julie Dahl in Volunteer Services at the BC Cancer Agency at 604-877-6092 or email jdahl@bccancer.bc.ca.
Hair Donations
Where to Donate
We are aware of the following hair donation programs in BC that accept donations of human hair for the manufacture of wigs for cancer patients. Please check the program requirements listed below before sending your hair.
1.Eva & Co. Wigs
Unit 107 – 950 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K7
www.evaandcowigs.com
Hair donations will be accepted only by mail.
Minimum requirement: length – 8 inches (20cm), do not braid
2.Havana Technical Hair Design
326 Gilmore Avenue
Burnaby, BC V5C 4R1
www.havanahair.com
Hair donations will be accepted only by mail.
Minimum requirement: length – 10 inches (25cm), do not braid
How to Prepare Your Hair
The following conditions apply to hair donations:
• Hair must be washed and dry, and not swept off the floor;
• Hair must be a minimum length (this can vary based on the hair donation program requirements);
• Hair should not be chemically treated (bleached, coloured, or permed);
• Hair should be bundled as a ponytail at both ends (not loose).
Sending Your Hair
• Please send hair by regular mail to the hair donation program of your choice
• Please include your name and return address
• Mailed in a padded envelope
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