{"id":1781,"date":"2019-03-01T09:24:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T09:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sccs.org.my\/sccs\/?p=1781"},"modified":"2020-05-04T09:50:05","modified_gmt":"2020-05-04T01:50:05","slug":"give-hope-and-brave-the-shave-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sccs.org.my\/sccs\/2019\/03\/01\/give-hope-and-brave-the-shave-2\/","title":{"rendered":"GIVE HOPE AND BRAVE THE SHAVE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1st<\/sup> March 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s Cancer Society through pledges from their families, friends and well-wishers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 \u2018modern day miracle\u2019 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funds raised from Go Bald will be utilized for the following purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              To provide accommodation, food and transportation for outstation patients and their caregivers receiving treatment in Kuching and Miri General Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              To provide financial assistance to needy families with children suffering from childhood cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              To provide emotional support to patient & families<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              To organize fun outings, monthly birthday celebrations and annual camps for cancer patients and their families<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              To carry out educational craft activities for children who are undergoing treatment at the ward and boarding at the halfway home<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022              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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Bald 2019 pledge cards will be made available starting from 1 March onwards and can be collected at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VENUE<\/strong><\/td>PLEDGE CARD COLLECTION COUNTER<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
KUCHING<\/strong><\/td>Vivacity Megamall Information Counter, 10am \u2013 9pm (Daily) Sarawak Children\u2019s Cancer Centre at Taman Desa Wira office, 9am \u2013 4pm (Monday \u2013 Friday) Go Bald Booth at Vivacity Megamall, 10am \u2013 8pm (every weekend starting 6th<\/sup> April – 26th<\/sup> May)<\/td><\/tr>
MIRI<\/strong><\/td>Somerset Hotel Reception Counter 10am \u2013 8pm (Daily)Go Bald Roadshow at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall, 12pm \u2013 8pm (every weekend starting 20th<\/sup> April \u2013 5th<\/sup> May)<\/td><\/tr>
SIBU<\/strong><\/td>Tanahmas Hotel Reception Counter 10am \u2013 8pm (Daily)Go Bald Roadshow at Delta Mall, 12pm \u2013 8pm (every weekend starting 28th<\/sup> April \u2013 19th<\/sup> May)<\/td><\/tr>
BINTULU<\/strong><\/td>The Spring Bintulu Information Counter, 10am \u2013 9pm (Daily)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Go Bald, please contact SCCS<\/strong> at 082 686 276<\/strong> or email to gobald@sccs.org.my<\/strong><\/a>. Check out the Go Bald website at http:\/\/sccs.org.my\/events\/go-bald\/ and visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/<\/a>GoBald.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together Let\u2019s Be Brave, Shave It Off and Help Kids Fight Cancer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media enquiries: Genevieve Tan                    Tel: 016 5898 062               Email: events@sccs.org.my
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Go Bald 2019 Information<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Info<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. MAIN SHAVE<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Venue<\/strong><\/td>Miri<\/strong><\/td>Bintulu<\/strong><\/td>Sibu<\/strong><\/td>Kuching<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Main Event Date<\/strong><\/td>5 May 2019 ( Sunday)<\/td>12 May 2019  (Sunday)<\/td>19 May 2019  (Sunday)<\/td>26 May 2019  (Sunday)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time*<\/strong><\/td>11am – 3pm  <\/td>12pm \u2013 3pm<\/td>11am \u2013 4pm  <\/td>11am \u2013 4pm  <\/td><\/tr>
    Event Venue<\/strong><\/td>Permaisuri Imperial City Mall (Level 1)<\/td>The Spring Bintulu (Centre Court)<\/td>Delta Mall (Ground floor)<\/td>Vivacity Megamall  (Grd Floor, East Atrium)<\/td><\/tr>
    Pledge card pick up points<\/strong><\/td>Somerset Hotel Reception Counter 9am \u2013 4pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Permaisuri Imperial City Mall 12pm \u2013 8pm (every weekend, starting 20 April 2019)<\/td>Tanahmas Hotel 10am \u2013 8pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Delta Mall 12pm \u2013 8pm (every weekend, starting 27 April 2019  <\/td>The Spring Bintulu Information Counter, 11am \u2013 9pm (Daily)  <\/td>Vivacity Megamall Information Counter, 11am \u2013 9pm (Daily) Go Bald Booth at Vivacity Megamall 10am \u2013 9pm (every weekend, starting 6 April 2019 Sarawak Children\u2019s Cancer Centre @ Taman Desa Wira office 9am \u2013 4pm (Monday \u2013 Friday)        <\/td><\/tr>
    Go Bald Shave slot Registration & pledge card return date<\/strong><\/td>Permaisuri Imperial City Mall (Level 1) 4 May 2019, 10.30am \u2013 8pm5 May 2019, 10.30am \u2013 3pm  <\/td>    The Spring Bintulu (Centre Atrium) 12 May 2019        10am \u2013 3pm  <\/td>    Delta Mall (Ground Floor) 18 May 2019, 1pm 6pm19 May 2019,     9am \u2013 3pm  <\/td>    Vivacity Megamall (East Atrium) 24 – 25 May 2019 11.00am-9.00pm 26 May 2019 11.00am-3.00pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n