Every year the YMCA hosts a fundraising campaign to raise money for kids who can't afford their programs. It's called the Strong Kids Campaign - because the YMCA will NEVER turn away someone because of their inability to pay.
Part of this campaign is the Cycle-A-Thon. Shawn has been a Spinning instructor practically since the day I met him. He's been working as an instructor at the Y for about 7 or 8 years now, and since it's tough economically for everyone this year - he wanted to step up the sponsorship goals of those who take his classes. He said that IF the people who took his classes raised $2000 by the time his session took place on Friday the 13th at 5:30 pm, he would shave his head immediately following the class. Well, we did it (thanks Bruce and John - they definitely upped the stakes and pushed us all to make it happen)! The Strong Kids have everyone who contributed to thank!!! And honey - you look really cute bald!!!
Part of this campaign is the Cycle-A-Thon. Shawn has been a Spinning instructor practically since the day I met him. He's been working as an instructor at the Y for about 7 or 8 years now, and since it's tough economically for everyone this year - he wanted to step up the sponsorship goals of those who take his classes. He said that IF the people who took his classes raised $2000 by the time his session took place on Friday the 13th at 5:30 pm, he would shave his head immediately following the class. Well, we did it (thanks Bruce and John - they definitely upped the stakes and pushed us all to make it happen)! The Strong Kids have everyone who contributed to thank!!! And honey - you look really cute bald!!!
Bruce, Shawn and John - the "before" look!
Denise thanking everyone before Shawn's session started.
Yep, we love you and taking your class Shawn - and we can't wait to see you get your head shaved!!!
The crowd begins to gather - and our kids get a front row seat to see daddy lose his hair!
Our friend Travis gets to do the honors - he's a baldy by choice too, so he had all the proper tools! Evan doesn't look too sure in the background - but he thought dad did a good thing! Blake was just enjoying the free pizza!
First line going, going, gone...
We figure this is what Shawn will look like in 20 years when just the top part of his head is without hair! hahaha!
The finished product!!!
Sandra made this awesome cookie cake - we both came up with the concept of making the cookie the shape of his head (with his blond highlights) and having it say "No More Hair 'Cuz You Care!" It was all for the Y kids!!!
You look great babe!!! Everyone at the Y appreciates what you did for them!!!
5 comments:
Too cool!! What great memories of the good we did for the Y kids!
Thanks Shawn for putting forth the challenge! Awesome idea! Love your new look! Maybe you should keep it that way? :) You'll be able to swim faster now!
And thanks Beth for posting the pics. I'm very impressed with your blogging talent!
Fun times with you guys and all the Y spinners!!!!!!!!
Solid effort! Shawn, it works. Well played. [Ah]
I liked it...I just thought it was a new style. It looks good! Great job and purpose!!! You guys have always been so giving and stretch the limits to do so!!! P.S. I thought the birthday boy was flirting with his brother's future Mother-in-Law on Saturday night. Hee Hee!!! He was so excited to go out to the Ram!!! That was so funny!! Love you guys!! Shan
tell shawn he looks like pastor poe now! HA....i LOVE your family pic at top..such a great lookin family!!
love the new family picture! corbin is about to get the same haircut...
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