On Friday, April 21, 2017 nine-year-old Sofia Smith shaved her head in an ultimate gesture of love and solidarity for her 14-year-old brother Rand Smith, who was diagnosed with cancer in January 2017 and is currently undergoing treatment. Sofia was one of 69 other students from Elboya School who shaved their heads to raise funds for Kids Cancer Care.
Sofia first experienced cancer in the family at the age of four, when she lost her mother Tatiana Smith to the disease. She was determined to fight back in the only way she could, by giving up her precious locks to show her love and support for her brother.
Funds raised through shave events enable Kids Cancer Care to offer essential programs at no cost to children and families, including 1. Research and Hospital; 2. Camp and Outreach; and 3. Education Support and Scholarship programs designed to save and improve the lives of children affected by cancer and their families. Sofia’s original goal was $500. She has currently raised over $21,500.
