Students at St. James Catholic Elementary School in Lively dressed up as their favorite superheroes on Friday to show support for fellow classmates and teachers as they got their hair cut.
It was part of the school's week-long daffodil fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society, which managed to raise $900.
“That's huge for such a small school,” said Lindsey Jones, volunteer engagement co-ordinator for the Canadian Cancer Society. “This will go towards Canada's most promising cancer research.”
A total of eight people gathered up on stage in the school's gymnasium to have their hair cut, which will be used to make wigs for youth fighting the disease.
“We've had students who've battled cancer,” said Cara Soehner, principal at St. James. “So we dressed up as superheroes today to acknowledge the different students and people who are fighting it.
“This is the biggest donation we've raised so far.”
Jason Blum, along with his wife and teacher at St. James Kyley McHugh, and their two children Elsa and Sheamus Blum, were four of the eight people who participated in the event.
“My son Sheamus came home a couple of years ago and said 'Dad, there's these two girls at school who cut their hair for wigs, what's all of that about?'” Blum said. “I explained it to him and he said he'd love to do it as well.
“It's been no haircuts for a couple years now,” he added.
Teacher Carolyn Hagen also participated in the event, along with husband James Hagen, daughter Lillian Hagen, and fellow student Erin Pappin.
“We've all been touched by cancer,” said Blum. “We just wanted to do our part.”
