West Milford Some may have more to give than others, but they’ll all have the same intention in their hearts. Some may put their combs away for awhile, others may have just minimal use for a comb, but when they sit down to have their heads shaved at the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Charity Event it won’t be about what they’ll be giving up, it will be about what they are giving. Hosted by West Milford Volunteer Fire Company #4, the firefighters will work in unison with members of the West Milford Police Department. Together they will turn out in force on June 4 at the Macopin firehouse to meet their match - volunteer barbers and beauticians. It will be up to the generosity of their sponsors, additional “shavees” and the general public to help them reach or surpass this year’s goal of $15,000. Macopin Fire Company chairperson, Dave LeMay had good reason to get involved. “I’m doing it for my nephew. He’s 11 years old now and cancer free but at age four he lost an eye to a cancerous tumor. When I was asked to do this I jumped right in,” the volunteer firefighter said. St. Baldrick’s - the unusual name is an amalgam of two words, bald and Patrick - had its beginnings as a St. Patrick’s Day challenge between friends back in 2000. The foundation is now the world’s largest fundraising organization for childhood cancer research. This volunteer effort has raised over $112 million for research and each shavee is a walking advertisement for the cause. Approximately 40 members of Company #4 and 15 members of the police department have put their heads together - most sporting hair at the moment - to work on this benefit. Not all are shavees but all are tasked with making this a community-wide, fun-filled day. There will be a bounce house and the kids can look over the fire engines. There will be live music, raffles and a barbecue and the spectators can watch some of West Milford’s finest and bravest go bald in the blink of an eye. Everyone is welcome to become a shavee, LeMay said. The father of three boys, he has sincere compassion for the stricken children and encourages the community to get on board. His brother and sister-in-law will lend helping hands. “My nephew will be there that day,” he said. Officer Robert Kulawiak is the co-chair on the police side of the event. He is a West Milford native son. When he joined the force Chief Gene Chiose and Mayor Bettina Bieri encouraged him to become involved with the community. “I want to get as many people out as possible,” he said. The only restriction is that shavees under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. He’s reaching out to sports teams, church groups, clubs, all of the community. If you don’t want to go bald you can sponsor one of those brave souls who are sacrificing their manes, or just make a donation. Kulawiak will be shaving his head to stand in solidarity with the kids. As the father of three children, he realizes his blessings and wants to give back. He believes that once people are aware of the grim statistics they too will want to help. E-mailing the St. Baldrick’s Web site information to friends and family will shine a light on the event and may bring donations to the cause. “Besides, it’s a free summer hair cut,” he said. Keep in mind that bald can be beautiful. True words, in this case. June 4, 2011 at 1 p.m. Macopin Firehouse 1362 Macopin Road (Black Sheep Lane) West Milford What they need Volunteer barbers and beauticians “Shavees” Pledges and donations For more information/sign up Visit St. Baldrick’s Web site www.st.baldricks.org Event is “West Milford NJ” Call the Macopin firehouse 973-697-1490 or Ptl. Kulawiak at 973-728-2800 Pre-event fundraisers 5/22 Lia Sophia Glamour Bags party 5/24 Macopin Pizza benefit night