SARAWAK CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY
Registration No: PPM 001-13-26112001
1st March 2019
First launched in 2009, Go Bald is the largest and the first head-shaving charity event in Sarawak and this year, the annual event marks its eleventh anniversary. The signature fundraising event for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS), Go Bald gives the public an opportunity to carry out a meaningful act, to demonstrate support for children who are battling cancer, and also raises funds for the Society.
The act of going bald sends a powerful message that it is ok to lose your hair, and that hair loss is only a temporary setback on the road to recovery. At the same time, participants will also be raising funds for the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society through pledges from their families, friends and well-wishers.
Each year, approximately 70 children are diagnosed with cancer in Sarawak. However, the causes of childhood cancers are unknown, and are not strongly linked to lifestyle or environmental risk factors, unlike many adult cancers. Despite all that, childhood cancer is considered a ‘modern day miracle’ due to the significant increase in survival rates especially in developed, high income countries. With awareness and support, there can be a push for better access to care for children with cancer.
Last year, over RM1million was raised through Go Bald with over 1,000 heads shaved, with many contributions coming in from all over Sarawak. For Go Bald 2019, SCCS is targeting to raise another RM1 million with a total of 1,200 head shaves in total for Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu and Miri.
Funds raised from Go Bald will be utilized for the following purposes:
• To provide accommodation, food and transportation for outstation patients and their caregivers receiving treatment in Kuching and Miri General Hospital.
• To provide financial assistance to needy families with children suffering from childhood cancer.
• To provide medical support by way of donation of medical equipment, aid and consumables, and to finance out-of-state transplants that are not provided by the Sarawak General Hospital
• To provide emotional support to patient & families
• To organize fun outings, monthly birthday celebrations and annual camps for cancer patients and their families
• To carry out educational craft activities for children who are undergoing treatment at the ward and boarding at the halfway home
• To develop materials on childhood cancer, organize talks to raise awareness about childhood cancer for the public, and educate caregivers on relevant information needed to care for a child battling cancer.
The main event for Go Bald 2018 will kick off in Miri on 5th May 2019, at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, in Bintulu on 12th May at The Spring Bintulu, at Delta Mall in Sibu on 19th May and ending at Vivacity Megamall in Kuching on 26th May. A minimum of RM50 is required to participate in the main event.
Go Bald 2019 pledge cards will be made available starting from 1 March onwards and can be collected at:
| VENUE | PLEDGE CARD COLLECTION COUNTER |
| KUCHING | Vivacity Megamall Information Counter, 10am – 9pm (Daily) Sarawak Children’s Cancer Centre at Taman Desa Wira office, 9am – 4pm (Monday – Friday) Go Bald Booth at Vivacity Megamall, 10am – 8pm (every weekend starting 6th April – 26th May) |
| MIRI | Somerset Hotel Reception Counter 10am – 8pm (Daily)Go Bald Roadshow at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, 12pm – 8pm (every weekend starting 20th April – 5th May) |
| SIBU | Tanahmas Hotel Reception Counter 10am – 8pm (Daily)Go Bald Roadshow at Delta Mall, 12pm – 8pm (every weekend starting 28th April – 19th May) |
| BINTULU | The Spring Bintulu Information Counter, 10am – 9pm (Daily) |
SCCS would like to express its deepest appreciation to supporters of Go Bald 2019 Miri as follows: official venue sponsor Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, Miri, official hair salon Paul & Jennifer, and Fion Salon, official photographer by DK Photography, and digital marketing partner, iPrima Media.
For more information on Go Bald, please contact SCCS at 082 686 276 or email to gobald@sccs.org.my. Check out the Go Bald website at http://sccs.org.my/events/go-bald/ and visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GoBald.
Together Let’s Be Brave, Shave It Off and Help Kids Fight Cancer.
Media enquiries: Genevieve Tan Tel: 016 5898 062 Email: events@sccs.org.my
Go Bald 2019 Information
Event Info
| Venue | Miri | Bintulu | Sibu | Kuching |
| Main Event Date | 5 May 2019 ( Sunday) | 12 May 2019 (Sunday) | 19 May 2019 (Sunday) | 26 May 2019 (Sunday) |
| Time* | 11am – 3pm | 12pm – 3pm | 11am – 4pm | 11am – 4pm |
| Event Venue | Permaisuri Imperial City Mall (Level 1) | The Spring Bintulu (Centre Court) | Delta Mall (Ground floor) | Vivacity Megamall (Grd Floor, East Atrium) |
| Pledge card pick up points | Somerset Hotel Reception Counter 9am – 4pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall 12pm – 8pm (every weekend, starting 20 April 2019) | Tanahmas Hotel 10am – 8pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Delta Mall 12pm – 8pm (every weekend, starting 27 April 2019 | The Spring Bintulu Information Counter, 11am – 9pm (Daily) | Vivacity Megamall Information Counter, 11am – 9pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Vivacity Megamall 10am – 9pm (every weekend, starting 6 April 2019 Sarawak Children’s Cancer Centre @ Taman Desa Wira office 9am – 4pm (Monday – Friday) |
| Go Bald Shave slot Registration & pledge card return date | Permaisuri Imperial City Mall (Level 1) 4 May 2019, 10.30am – 8pm5 May 2019, 10.30am – 3pm | The Spring Bintulu (Centre Atrium) 12 May 2019 10am – 3pm | Delta Mall (Ground Floor) 18 May 2019, 1pm 6pm19 May 2019, 9am – 3pm | Vivacity Megamall (East Atrium) 24 – 25 May 2019 11.00am-9.00pm 26 May 2019 11.00am-3.00pm |
A Satellite Shave (a mini Go Bald Event) can be organized by schools, corporate companies, NGOS, or any other community organizations to bring Go Bald to the doorsteps of your organization.
Satellite shaves can be held at the premises of the organizing groups between 1st March 2019 to 30 June 2019 (except for weekends of May).
Requirements to organize a satellite shave.
Participants under the age of 18 years old (in 2019) must complete the Parental Consent Form and submit to their satellite coordinators before the satellite event. Students are encouraged to obtain written permission from their school before participating in Go Bald event.
HOW TO JOIN?
Step 1: Pick up a pledge card, at locations specified in Event Info.
Step 2: Raise funds from your friends and family in support of you going bald.
Step 3. Return the pledge card to the Go Bald Booth as per event info, register as a shavee and pick up your receipts and shaving pass.
With a minimum donation of RM 50, you can register to Go Bald. (Check out our Go Bald Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/GoBald/) for the latest updates on our events. To find out more on the actual day program, please visit our event schedule.)
Step 4. Bring your shaving pass, come during your allocated time slot, and Go Bald!