Oklahoma City Roller Derby Head Shave

Razorblades and Rollerskates OKCRD Tornado Alley Rollergirls Pair with St. Baldricks for Childrens Cancer Fundraiser OKLAHOMA CITY­­­- Roller derby like, all competitive sports, is tough and sometimes brutal; but add scissors and it can get ugly. Dont believe me? Find out for yourself! Join Oklahoma City Roller Derby (OKCRD) on Sunday, March 29 at the Farmers Market (311 Klein in OKC) for their third bout of the season as the ladies shave their heads to demonstrate solidarity of children with cancer. Even though the haircut itself wont be too stylish, the Tornado Alley Roller girls (TARG) will be skating with class while making positive changes within their community. This bout is especially important for a number of women because of the way cancer has impacted their lives. Money donated to the skaters for shaving their heads will go to St. Baldricks, the worlds largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Ive been planning on doing this for a year and a half, says roller girl Eva Arroyo aka Anomellie. This is the first time I have had a job that understands the importance of St. Baldricks, and they are very supportive of my decision to go bald for a good cause. Since 2000, St. Baldricks has raised more than $50 million for the cause of childhood cancer research and more than $17 million in 2008 alone. Every year, more than 160,000 children around the world are diagnosed with cancer, and TARG wants to do their part to help find a cure. OKCRD needs fans to come out and support them in order to achieve success like they had with their season opener when they auctioned off their plastered breast casts for breast cancer awareness. Roller Derby is an event that is enjoyable for the entire family. The half-time show is not the only part of the bouts to look forward to. These hard-hitting women are truly competitive and will keep you entertained from the parking lot til the last buzzer. Beer, merchandise vendors and tickets bought at the door accept cash only. Tickets at the door are $12. Advance tickets can be purchased online at OKCtickets.com or from your favorite roller girl for $10. Tailgating starts in the parking lot at 5 p.m., and doors open at 6 p.m. The bout begins at 7p.m. and will consist of two 30-minute halves with the head shavings taking place during halftime. To learn more about St. Baldricks and how you can help, visit www.stbaldricks.org. If you would like to be a sponsor or advertise with OKCRD, contact Jennifer Hutchings at 405-473-8478 or visit www.myspace.com/tornadoalleyrollergirls or www.okcrd.org

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