bri·gade /brɪˈgeɪd/ -noun
1. a group of individuals organized for a particular purpose
Marley and I want to thank everyone who supported Lucas yesterday. Some of his closest friends showed up at the Willow Springs clubhouse and, in turn, had their heads shaved so that he (Lucas) wouldn't be the only bald-headed kid in school. It truly made his day. Again, thank you so much everyone!
Also, I want to thank Rita Bowers for the donuts and soda.
And a special thank you to Traci Schroeder who volunteered her time to assist in the shaving of heads.
Here are a few of the photos from yesterday's event (click on any image to enlarge it), and, wow, even Lyndee Hudson (img #8) got Luc's initials shaved out of the back of her head. Now that's love!
Enjoy,
~Ron
What a great bunch! Looks like everyone had a good time. :)
WOW!! What great supporters, that is awesome!!
I think you guys are the best! What a great group of guys! I miss seeing each of you everyday. Have a great week! Mrs. T
Wow! What a great bunch of friends you have, Luc! Brought tears to my eyes...
I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in July 1998. I was 28 and my oldest child had turned 6 that year. After I lost my hair due to very aggressive chemo, my son wanted to shave his head as a show of support. I found out later that he actually stood up in front of his kindergarten class and told the kids to stop making fun of his dad being bald because I was sick and could not help it (obviously this was before the bald thing was in for everyone). That was when he asked me to shave his head. I can tell you that I understand what a great show of support that is.
To this day I remain bald, partly because I had hair follicles permanently damaged due to the treatments, so my hair looks weird, but mostly because it is a badge I wear to remind me how blessed I am to still be here 10 years later.
Hang in there Luc. Being bald at this point means you have made it through tougher things than most anyone else will ever go through. In the end it is a testament to your strength.