Health & Fitness
Cut-a-Thon Raises Well Over $3,000!
Rebecca Rioux: "Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause! We had such an amazing turn out and raised well over $3,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer."
It was an amazing day today at the Impressions Salon in Pleasanton. Family and friends, along with the Cal High cheer team and many other supporters gathered together for a fun-filled day at the Impressions Salon to help raise money for “Becca’s Breast Friends.”
"This is our third year doing the cut-a-thon and each year it [has been] very successful. It's amazing how much time and money people are willing to spend in order to find a cure," commented Jaydee Marek, a soon to be senior on California High School’s cheer squad.
The amazing vibe of the Impressions Salon was instantly felt by all who attended the event. People were able to receive trims and haircuts from licensed professionals, grab a bite to eat at the BBQ, buy some delectable desserts, or even stop by the T-shirts table. The fundraiser was definitely an all-around success and I know I had fun. I had the opportunity to get a haircut, play some games and socialize with many of the great volunteers and supporters who are helping in the fight for a cure against cancer.
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Rebecca Rioux would like to thank everyone once again for their support as she stated:
"Thank you to everyone who came out to support the cause! We had such an amazing turn out and raised well over $3,000 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. It was absolutely amazing to feel the support of such a great community. I want to send a special thank you to everyone that spent time putting the event together: The Cal High Cheer Parents, the Cal High Cheerleaders, my mother, Debbie Cole, mother-in-law, Carol Rioux, and my husband, Kevin. Michelle Muchna for opening up her salon for the event and cutting and all of the Impressions Stylists, Laura, Vee, Gina, Julie, Lisa, Vonnie, Colleen, Tonya, and my amazing sister, Sarah. You truly made this event special, we look forward to a great walk in July. Thank You!"
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Brief Background- Rebecca Rioux was 23 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and at the age of 25 it came back yet again. Rebecca and her friends formed a team for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (Becca's Breast Friends) and it costs $1,800 per individual to participate in the walk with the proceeds helping support cancer research .
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Becca's Personal Page: Becca Beats Breast Cancer
California High Cheer Team Facebook Page: Like their page!
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This post was written by Nitin Yenigalla.
About Nitin: At 17 years old, Nitin is a very busy young man. He currently serves as the Chair of Community Outreach for the City of San Ramon TC, ASB Vice President at California High School and is the Founder of SizzleStream.com and Inova Productions. In the past, Nitin served as the Head of Internships and Volunteers for Mayor Wilson’s State Assembly Campaign and has spent his summers interning around Silicon Valley, most recently at the Haas School of Business in Berkeley. Nitin’s outlook on life changed when he moved to Seoul, South Korea in 5th grade. Nitin believes, "It is better to try and fail than fail to try."
