Sophie’s Story Part 2: The big heart and big donation for a stranger

**** Written by Crystal Yeo for WFMHFX

Back in February, we shared a story about Sophie, an 11 year old who was embarking on an act of kindness to help a stranger.

Inspired by her grandfather, who has now recovered from his battle with prostate cancer, Sophie wanted to help someone in need and decided that by donating her hair in a big shave and by raising money to support someone local who is undergoing cancer treatment , she could help ease the stigma of hair loss from cancer treatment and ease the financial burden for someone.

From the shave, Sophie’s hair will be sent to a company to make a wig (which still accepts real hair donations) and her chosen recipient, picked through a Facebook nomination process, will receive all funds raised to help out with ongoing costs associated with cancer treatments like travel, medications, lodging, etc., as well as a the wig donated from Sophie.

The Estabrooks Community Hall has stepped forward to host Sophie’s Big Shave for Cancer event with a donation of time and space. Host Lorna wanted a BBQ and community social to show their support for this incredible event, and with Sophie’s family starting a Go Fund Me page to help raise funds. The event was originally planned for late spring, but due to the Covid 19 pandemic, it will be a little delayed but is still moving forward.

(18.5″ so far!)

With your generosity Sophie has surpassed her original goal of $1000 and has met her next goal of over $2000.

A new date is pending in the fall and organizers hope to continue with the fundraiser and BBQ at the Estabrooks Community Hall. Stay tuned for more details.