After falling prey to dubious donation drives, we have to be careful about where our hard-earned moolah go to, especially in these days of rising costs.
In fact, I zealously guard any personal budget that goes to donation drives; and in fact, run an unofficial rescue mission targetted towards the cats and animals around us. There is a vast lack of compassion towards creatures who could not speak up for themselves.
Recently, however, friend Alan sms to solicit support for his passage into botak-hood (botak a.k.a. bald-head a.k.a. shiny-head), and more important, to support the Children's Cancer Foundation's Hair for Hope 2013 charity drive. In a year, CCF helps >500 children and their families who are at different stages of the illness.
Botaks and kids! Ohh! what a lethal combination to tug at one's heartstrings.
We couldn't refuse such a donation, of course, and Alan being a runner in charity marathons as well, receive fun jibes from several donors--
"Less hair = less wind resistance. Able to run faster, longer. All for a good cause."
"Keep on running! It's going to be more aerodynamic for sure."
"There will be another part of your body that I am admiring soon other than your calf. Good job!"
"Huat Ah! Bota head..."
On July 27 & 28, the shavees, groups or individuals, will all gather at Vivo City to make their Bald Statement.
Shine On, Botak Alan!
