The 2011 CANSA Shavathon at Alberton City was a great success!!
We were busy all morning with shoppers coming to either spray or shave their hair each with a different story or just wanting to support the organisation. I was designated photographer for the day and with a few glipses in my battery power, I managed to get some good shots. I did my fair share of sparying too and now my index finger is sporting a big swollen blister. Och a small price to pay for hanging out with some amazing folks.
It was a long day on my feet, filled with laughter and tears. We had quite a few ladies shave their hair this year and it made me happy to watch them say goodbye to their locks and listen to their emotional stories. We had a fun team leaded by Joselyn who had pretty much had everything planned and organised, which made a huge difference. She'd organised loads of volunteers, food and drinks throughout the day to keep us going and a DJ to keep us jammin' and smiling.
A brilliant day. Here are some of the amazing people!
We were busy all morning with shoppers coming to either spray or shave their hair each with a different story or just wanting to support the organisation. I was designated photographer for the day and with a few glipses in my battery power, I managed to get some good shots. I did my fair share of sparying too and now my index finger is sporting a big swollen blister. Och a small price to pay for hanging out with some amazing folks.
It was a long day on my feet, filled with laughter and tears. We had quite a few ladies shave their hair this year and it made me happy to watch them say goodbye to their locks and listen to their emotional stories. We had a fun team leaded by Joselyn who had pretty much had everything planned and organised, which made a huge difference. She'd organised loads of volunteers, food and drinks throughout the day to keep us going and a DJ to keep us jammin' and smiling.
A brilliant day. Here are some of the amazing people!
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Our First Customers |
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Our First Sprays |
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One of our youngest customers |
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We did beards |
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One of our ladies who shaved everything. Before |
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During |
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After |
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All off! |
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Some groups that to support lost family members |
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Happy Shavers |
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and the little people |
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Minus her pony tail! |
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Our amazing registration ladies who took everyone's money and donations |
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Is that Crusty the Clown? Way to go! |
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These cute sisters arrived with the most adorable T-shirts! |
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The Little People |
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TokTokkie CANSA Mascot |
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Some of our Team members |
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More Little People |
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Shaving it all off. |