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PHOTOS: Going Bald In The Caldwells
Teachers and students shave their heads to fundraise for childhood cancer research.
The West Essex High School Chapter of the National Honor Society hosted a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser on June 15, raising more than $4,936 to benefit childhood cancer research.
During the fundraiser, 20 students, teachers and members of the surrounding communities had their heads shaved.
The society also hosted a bake sale and a pizza eating contest on the day of the fundraiser.
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“I wanted to help out in any way that I could,” said Ryan Coia, a junior from Roseland who had his head shaved at the event.
Photos courtesy of the West Essex Regional School District
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Photo 1: West Essex High School Teacher Jason Lerner gets his head shaved by a hair dresser at the St. Baldrick’s event.
Photo 2: West Essex High School National Honor Society Advisor Wendy Bruffy with junior Ryan Coia of Roseland after he had his head shaved at the St. Baldrick’s event.
Photo 3: West Essex High School Teacher Bryan McNaught gets his head shaved at the West Essex St. Baldrick’s event.
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