South Lake Tahoe shaves heads to raise money

The floor of the South Lake Tahoe Ice Arena resembled a large hair salon on Friday as almost 100 people, young and old, male and female, had their heads shaved for childhood cancer research. The 4th annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser has raised over $55,000 so far in 2015, and donations are still being accepted.

Christy Smith started the local St. Baldrick's event in 2011 in honor of her grandson, South Tahoe High junior Bailey Johnson. Bailey was a four time Stage 4 cancer survivor by the time he was 5.

Heavenly Mountain Resort was very well represented during the evening with eight different teams raising $30,000. The top team was Heavenly's HR/ Finance/ Health & Safety team who brought in over $10,000 on their own. The top individual fundraising efforts go to Baily, who earned just over $3,000 himself.

Each participant had to raise a minimum of $50 to have their head shaved.

In 2014, St. Baldrick's brought in $50,000.

Donations are still being accepted.

Thank you Michelle Turner for your photo.