Sherri and her co-worker Ashlee decided to make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by cancer by shaving their lids for a kid. Sherri knows first hand the affects cancer can have on a person and the ones who love them. This is her shave story....
On October 9, 2013 I shaved my head for Kids Cancer Care in
honor of my grandmother, Mary McKeage, and my friend Johan Groneman, who both
passed away in 2013. I wanted to do something to acknowledge how inspiring they
were and are to me; especially after their cancer diagnoses. The dignity with
which both of them accepted their illness and their decision to live life to
the fullest was apparent in how they lived the remainder of their lives.
I had no idea the effect this shave would have on me and
others around me.
My six year old daughter is so proud of me that she said she
will shave her head for Kids Cancer Care when she’s an adult. My mom cried
because she couldn't believe how brave I am (her words, not mine). My brother
donated $1000 because he was so proud of me and wanted to do something good
with his money. Everyone had something
wonderful and inspiring and supportive to say to me and my coworker, Ashlee,
who did it with me.
Five days ago, I had my bachelorette at a nightclub. At one
point in the night, I got really sad and took off my veil, garter and feather boa
and threw them on the table with tears welling up in my eyes. My friend asked
me what was wrong, “everyone thinks I’m sick and it makes me feel really sad
for people who ARE sick ,” I said. I’m happy I decided to donate my hair to
Angel Hair for Kids to be made into a wig. That night, people came up to me and
gave me high fives and bought me drinks, others thanked me for what I did and hugged
me.
This has been an amazing experience. I feel that I have
brought some awareness to this cause and that makes me feel great! I have no regrets.
