brave the shave

Heads are shaved in South Lake Tahoe to raise money to fight childhood cancer

One by one they lined up. Boys and girls, men and women, families, fire fighters, ski patrol, students and dozens of others all lined up at Heavenly Mountain Resort Friday night to have their heads shaved, all in the name of children's cancer research. 110 people in total stopped by to "Brave the Shave" and raise funds to support research of childhood cancer.

Brave the Shave event in South Lake Tahoe to raise funds for kids fighting cancer

Event Date: 
March 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

The 12th annual Brave the Shave event for children and young adults fighting cancer will be held at Heavenly Mountain Resort's California Lodge in South Lake Tahoe Friday, March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, you can be a part of the excitement!

"Brave the Shave" St. Baldrick's event to raise money for childhood cancer research

Event Date: 
March 5, 2016 - 5:00pm

The event has already raised over $45,000, even though the shaving doesn't begin until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. This is the fifth consecutive year for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation event, Brave the Shave for Kids with Cancer, in South Lake Tahoe. They have moved it this year to the Heavenly Mountain Resort California Lodge located at 3860 Saddle Road.

The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

WHAT: St. Baldrick’s Foundation Brave the Shave for Kids at Heavenly

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

Mountain Resort Television reporter Ashley Lindner interviews students from the Lake Tahoe Basin Fire Academy to learn about the St. Baldrick's, "Brave the Shave" fundraiser and then meets up with Lauren Thomaselli, the Recreation Manager for the City of South Lake Tahoe for your weekly, City in 60.

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