News Release

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April 4, 2005

Boise State Honors Association Seeks Hair Donations For Locks of Love Cut-Off On April 16

Volunteers can donate their hair to benefit financially disadvantaged children who have suffered long-term medical hair loss on Saturday, April 16, during the fourth annual Locks of Love Cut-off.

The event is sponsored by the Honors Student Association at Boise State University. The Cut-off will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Boise Hair Company West, 2999 North Cole, and at Top Notch Hairstyling, 280 North 8th Street, Suite 120. Volunteers are encouraged to call 376-7622 for an appointment at Boise Hair Company or 384-5696 for Top Notch Hairstyling. Walk-ins are also welcome.

To donate, hair must be at least 10 inches in length and bundled in a ponytail or braid. Hair must be in good condition with no bleach or recent perms; dyed hair is OK, as long as it’s healthy. The haircuts are free, but the stylists accept tips as they are donating their time.

The Cut-off will benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides children under 18 with custom, vacuum-fitted hairpieces made entirely from donated human hair. The vacuum fit is designed for children who have experienced a total loss of scalp hair and does not require the use
of tape or glue. Last year, about 150 volunteers donated their hair during the third Boise State Cut-off.

The Honors Student Association at Boise State focuses on community service and environmental awareness. Its primary service is to promote and sponsor charitable and educational events. For more information about the Cut-off, contact Kristin Ziemer, community services chair for the Honors Student Association, at BSULOL@yahoo.com. More information about Locks of Love can be found on the Web at www.locksoflove.org.

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Contact: Kristin Ziemer. BSU Honors Student Association, 447-1113
Media Contact: Janelle Brown, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu

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