CUTS FOR A CURE IS BACK AT WASHINGTONVILLE

By TAYLOR HACKETT 

The 3rd annual ‘Cuts for a Cure' event sponsored by the Wizards Against Cancer Club is being held Monday, April 24th from 2:30 pm- 5:00 pm in the small cafeteria at Washingtonville High School. The idea for Cuts for a Cure came about from Catherine Dugan, who happens to be the mother of the club’s founder, Lucia Dugan.

Mrs. Dugan is the owner of Catherine’s Hair Salon located on Route 94 in Salisbury Mills.  Aside from suggesting the idea of this fundraiser, she and her staff participate in the event in many different ways.  In the first year of Cuts for a Cure, her salon was the one involved; it has now expanded to many more local salons and barber shops. When asked what inspired her to think of such an altruistic event, Mrs. Dugan replied, “My husband is a cancer survivor and that is what the driving force is. We can help find a cure— even in the smallest way. Any donation can help.”

TAYLOR HACKETT FOR WIZARD WEEKLY

The two services offered at Cuts for a Cure are haircuts and manicures. There is a minimum donation of $12 for haircuts. Those who wish to donate 8-12 inches of hair will only be asked to pay $10 and the hair will be donated to Wigs for Kids. Manicures will cost $7, and the proceeds will benefit the Hudson Valley Cancer Resource Center. 

There are many salons and barber shops that give their time and expertise to cut hair at this event.  Last year’s event featured Catherine’s Hair Salon, Good Looks, Revive Your Hair Spa & Juice, and Tammy’s Nails. WACC is expecting these businesses to continue to support the event this year.

According to WACC advisor Mrs. Lynch, “Anyone can donate money, get a manicure or come and buy baked goods to support without cutting their hair. In the past two years, not everyone donates their hair, people come out just to get an awesome trim and do something charitable.”  Anyone interested in contributing to a good cause should attend!