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Hannum School Raises over $18,000 for Childhood Cancer Research

Hannum Elementary School hosted their 2nd Annual "Shave for a Cure" this past Friday night, March 14, raising over $18,000.  That is $2,000 more than last year.

"We had about 63 shavees, 30 dancers and so many people there to support this wonderful event," said Hannum School Principal, Mrs. Anne Marie McGovern.  "We even had one brave girl who shaved her head, along with raising over $2,000 herself, we were also able to donate her hair to Locks of Love!"

The time and effort put in by the many volunteers made this a great night for all involved. The shavees were escorted into the gym by a professional Bagpiper, "Staley Da Bear" showed up to help "shave some heads" and sign autographs, and the 30 dancers on stage kept the party rolling as they danced the night away.

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