Going Bald For Breasts
As promised, my wife has finally “exposed” herself for charity, recorded the event on video, and released it to the entire world.
If you were living under a rock these past couple of weeks, let me put you up to speed.
Sylvie Fortin, who shaved her head in preparation for her breast cancer chemotherapy treatments, decided to turn it into a fundraiser for Avon’s Breast Cancer Crusade. She “sold” sections of her scalp, similar to those pixel ads you see on the Internet.
Basically, we recorded the event on video and at the end of it turned an image of her scalp into a clickable “map” of sorts, leading to websites of the top sponsors. The cool thing about it is, we raised over $13,000 for breast cancer research and awareness!
Thank you to everyone for your support and generosity. If you want to watch the video and see my newly shorn wife’s head, check out my wife’s blog at BreastCancerVictory.com.
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Posted by Michel Fortin on October 23rd, 2006. Filed in Events, News, Personal, Pictures, Websites. Tagged as avon, bald, breast cancer, charity, chemotherapy, fundraiser, locks of love, shave, sylvie fortin, video. Follow responses through the RSS feed.
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From Stephanie Trahd
Good grief Sylvie - how is it possible that you look even more beautiful WITHOUT hair?!? You’re an inspiring trailblazer!
Stephanie
Author's Website October 23rd, 2006
From Dr.Mani
Michel, in case the response to this email is low, it could be because like me, many others found it filtered into the JUNK mail folder. Not sure why, but thought I’d let you know, so you can fix it
Dr.Mani
Author's Website October 24th, 2006
From Michel Fortin
I know, Dr. Mani. I guess the word “breasts” in the subject doesn’t work, huh. lol! But thank you for your support. And I’m sure I’ll be emailing once again some time soon…
To Sylvie: I love you, baby. You’re so beautiful!
Author's Website October 24th, 2006
From Mandy
Hey Sylvie and Michel
I feel honoured that you are sharing this with us.
Sylvie is one amazing lady. My mom is a survivor of breast cancer and I’m so impressed by Sylvie. Sylvie’s blog is very inspiring .
I also agree with Stephanie, Sylvie looks fantastic with her new short hair.
luv to Sylvie, Michel and families, thinking of you…
lots of hugs
Mandy
Author's Website October 24th, 2006
From Angela Saul
You’re absolutely gorgeous without your hair, Sylvie! And a beautiful woman — inside and out.
Author's Website October 24th, 2006
From Fundraiser
are them crickets i hear a chirpin?
Author's Website January 14th, 2007