News Release

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April 11, 2006

BSU Honors Association Seeks Hair Donations for Locks of Love Cut-off on April 15

Volunteers can donate their hair to benefit financially disadvantaged children who have suffered long-term medical hair loss on Saturday during the fifth 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 at Top Notch Hairstyling, 280 North 8th St., Suite 120; Body and Soul, 1760 West State St.; and Scot Lewis Schools, 1270 South Vinnell Way. Volunteers are encouraged to call 384-5696 for an appointment at Top Notch Hairstyling, 389-4786 for Body and Soul and 375-0190 for Scot Lewis Schools.

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 100 volunteers donated their hair during the fourth 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 Kasey Reed, community services chair for the Honors Student Association, at kaseyreed@mail.boisestate.edu.  More information about Locks of Love can be found on the Web at www.locksoflove.org.

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Contact: Kasey Reed. BSU Honors Student Association, 343-1039
Media Contact: Janelle Brown, University Communications, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu

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