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Haircuts for a cause: fighting Sarcoma Cancer
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – From now through June 13, the community can give back by getting a haircut to raise money for Sarcoma cancer.
Nine independently owned and operated Great Clips throughout the Charleston area are raising money to 'Help Great Clips Cut Out Sarcoma Cancers' in partnership with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center.
According to fundraiser officials, customers can donate what they like, and if they donate, they will receive three dollars off their next haircut at one of the participating salons. All proceeds will go to furthering Sarcoma research and clinical trials
Those interested in donating can visit any of the following salons:
Great Clips Moncks Corner: 469 N Highway 52, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Great Clips The Corner at Wescott: 9500 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485
Great Clips The Shoppes at Azalea: 214 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, SC 29483
Great Clips Point Hope Commons: 1711 Clements Ferry Rd., Charleston, SC 29492
Great Clips West Ashley Circle: 3863 West Ashley Cir., Charleston, SC 29414
Great Clips Belle Hall: 616-B Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Great Clips Market Center Shoppes: 1113 Market Center Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Great Clips Trolley Square: 1545 Old Trolley Rd., Summerville, SC 29485
Great Clips James Island Shopping Center: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston, SC 29412
Fundraiser founder, Karen Allen created 'Help Great Clips Cut Out Sarcoma Cancers' in memory of her husband, Roger Allen, who was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma in 2011.
'My husband left behind a great legacy, and annually we get to honor his memory with the help of our community by continuing the fight against Sarcoma Cancers with this fundraiser. Please join us in honoring a remarkable man and furthering local sarcoma research and clinical trials by visiting a Charleston area Great Clips salon to donate – every dollar makes an impact and helps save lives!' said Karen Allen.
This is the fundraiser's ninth year, and over that time, with help from the Lowcountry community, Great Clips has donated over $60,000 for Sarcoma cancers.
To learn more, visit any of the participating Great Clips locations listed above.
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