News Release
July 30, 2008

For Immediate Release

Contact:
Bob Cooper  prguynow@yahoo.com  401-447-6474 Days/Eves
Christina Elfar  christinaelfar@gmail.com  401-617-1963 Days/Eves
Katie Boutilier  Katie.Boutilier@cancer.org  (508) 897-4322 Days Days

Family Event helps fight Cancer this Saturday
Pawtucket Woman's tiny idea grows into American Cancer Society Event

(Foxboro, Massachusetts USA) A day long family event including concerts and kiddie activities which began as one woman's personal project to raise money for the American Cancer Society is set to kick off at noon on Saturday, August 2nd in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Christina Elfar a 24 year old make-up artist, hairdresser and aspiring model who grew up in Wrentham and today lives in Pawtucket was moved to action by a cancer diagnosis in her own family. In order to help, she came up with an idea to cut hair on one day and donate the proceeds to the American Cancer Society. She called her one-woman project "cuts for a cure" and would use her family's hair salon in Foxboro.

But word spread about what she was planning, and people began to offer their time, talent, services, products, refreshments and more. Her tiny "haircuts for cancer" project suddenly grew into a 'Festival Carnival and Concert Event" which now includes active participation by the American Cancer Society and staff who sanctioned this as part of their Relay for Life campaign and will be on hand with materials and information.

"I want people to know I'm sincere about this" Elfar said in an interview. "We need to get the word out so we raise as much money as we possibly can. We even have a philanthropist (who wishes to remain unknown) matching all monies raised dollar for dollar up to $25,000," she said. "Over 1,500 people per day will die of cancer this year, we need to win this fight against cancer, and coming to this event is one way to help!"

The one day event features activities for kids like Face Painting, Henna Designs, Pony Rides, a Petting Zoo, a Silent Auction, Regal Reptiles, Moon Walks, a dunk tank and more. Musical performances are expected by Matt Cusson, Makio, Rebel Riders, Baylock, Fred Shafer, Louie Bello (featuring Malik Williams & Lisa Bello) Mr. J. Medeiros (of the Procussions), Tama Girard (featuring Slam G and Rhode Island's legendary Spogga).

Elfar advises she won't be cutting hair herself, but the Bella Nova Salon will be. "The Patriots are always welcome to attend" she added. The event will be held in the parking lot of Foxfield Plaza, 365 Central Street, Foxboro not too far from Gillette Stadium.

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