News & Events: Awareness
Recent Awareness Events
UPCOMING!
February 23, 2008, 1st Annual Bad Hair Day Fundraising Reception in Alliance, OH, including dinner, dancing, silent/live auctions, 50/50 drawings, open bar, speakers and dancing. For more information, contact Sarah Collins at scollins013@neo.rr.com.
October 20, 2007, 2nd Annual Bake Sale at the Harvest Day Festival, Raritan Valley School, Hazlet, NJ in honor of Joseph Contino
October 26, 2007, Halloween Bingo Party supporting NAAF in honor of Ashley Vacca.
October, 2007, 15 year old Vikram Bhatt and the Fight Alopecia Areata Club at his High School sold bracelets and educated shoppers outside of the local Wal-Mart, bringing in over $1200 for NAAF.
Alopecia Areata Pub Night, October 13, 2007, Coquitcam, British Columbia, hosted by Enzina Carida, 604.941.1781.
On October 3, 2007, Greenmone Elementary School held a "Hat Day" to raise awareness and funds for NAAF, in honor of Margaret McGraw.
Shop for a Cause, Macy's, Denise Contino sold 160 tickets for Macy's philanthropic event, in honor of her son Joseph.
During the month of September, Chandra Roche put out a donation jar at her work, which resulted in awareness of alopecia areata, and funds for NAAF. Thank you Chandra!
June Secreto and the Seattle, WA support group held a "Shopping Evening at Chico's" benefitting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Let your Hair Down Event, Wall, NJ, October 12, 2007, hosted by Matt & Donna Hakim, matteranddona@yahoo.com, in honor of Liliana Hakim.
Alopecia areata registry sign-up, hosted by the Harrisburg/Hershey Support Group on September 27, 2007.
The Paramus Perks Committee of NIA Group in New Jersey held a Dress Down Day on September 26, 2007 in honor of Angela Nittoli.
The McKee Family of Ft. Mitchell, KY held a school fundraiser, Hoops for Hair, including a bake sale, t-shirt sale, and 3 or 3 basketball
The Barry Family hosted a benefit concert, Bar-B-Cure for Alopecia, in Austin, TX, in honor of Midori Barry, September 23, 2007.
Tom & Laura Conklin's 40th Birthday Bash/NAAF Fundraiser, September 22, 2007, in honor of their son Kyle.
NAAF Mariachi Night Fundraiser, September 21, 2007, hosted by the Villasenor Family of Lake Forest, CA
Tortoise & Hair in Nutley, NJ, September 16, 2007 hosted by John and Dyan Guida, 973.661.3718
Dress Down Day at the NIA Group, LLC in Paramus, NJ in honor of Angela Nittoli
Macy's Shop for a Cause, hosted by Denise Contino, Hazlet, NJ
In August, 2007, Rachel Li ran in the Ironman Marathon in honor of her brother with alopecia areata! This event brought in over $1500 for NAAF! Thanks Rachel!
Casual Day at Holy Trinity School raised $603 this year, it's 5th Annual Year of having the special day for alopecia areata!
The Vainer Family of Atlanta, GA recently celebrated the Bar Mitzvah of one of their sons, and raised money for NAAF at the same time!
In August, Adriana Beale had a fundraiser at her school in Manchester, MO, which raised over $225! Thank you Beale family!
Piedrahita Letter Writing Campaign in honor of Kaitlyn Piedrahita! This touching letter was able to bring in $1845 for NAAF! Thank you!
KB Alloys, Inc. hosted Blue Jeans Friday, where employees could dress down for a $1 donation. Because of this, they were able to donate $100 to NAAF!
Rogers' Elementary School in Waterloo, IL, raised funds for NAAF in honor of a student with alopecia areata.
Chuck E Cheese Fundraiser for Aubri Norris brought in 160 individuals to show support and enjoy a Pizza night!
Bald and Beautiful event, founded by Jessa McGregor, at Nanaimo District Secondary School increases awareness and raises funds for NAAF!
"Turn it around for alopecia areata!" Sarah Mendes organized this event, where for one dollar, students would get a paper cut out of a t-shirt to color and put their name on. These were put on a big shirt, displayed in the lunch room. On a special day, the people who donated got to turn their shirts around backwards! What a great event!
"Life Projects" by Kellsey Norris. During Charity week at her school, students donated their money to charity booths that they set up. $113 was raised in honor of her sister Aubri!
Fancy This Boutique, Shopping for NAAF, Lansdale, PA,organized by Kathy Bocchinfuso! 20% of the sales from June 2, 2007 went to NAAF!
14 Year Old Nicole Brown sold posters at her mom's work during a dress down week, all in honor of the teen. This creative and successful fundraiser brought in over $1100!
Alopecia Areata Awareness Jeans Day at Hubbard School in Ramsey, New Jersey! Organized by the Ramirez family, this fun-fundraiser brought in $255 for NAAF!
Super Dance at Mtn. Grove Middle School in honor of and planned by student Emily Brawley of Mtn. Grove, MO in late April, 2007!
Kylie Clowney and family, booth at Quakertown Arts Alive Festival, including face painting, juice boxes, pb&j's and educating attendees about alopecia areata!
Norris Family Bake Sale #3! May 25-26 at Albertson's Super Market in Spokane, WA!
Sarah Robbins, flower, drink and snack sale during a dance recital, raising money and awareness of alopecia areata!
Madison Urraro Letter Writing Campaign, May, 2007, raised $13,105, presented at the NAAF Conference!
Rose Gallagher Letter Writing Campaign, May, 2007, raised $3805 for NAAF, presented at the NAAF Conference!
Purse & Jewellery Sale! April 28th, 2007, raised $560 for NAAF!
Hannah's Bandanas Alopecia Awareness Project, May, 2007, raised $1000 for NAAF!
Ohiopecians NAAF Support Group Bowl-a-thon, April 28th, 2007. Raised money for NAAF Conference Scholarship fund!
Ariel Fights Alopecia Areata Alumni Game, April 21, 2007, Dwight Morrow High School!
Free to be Me Beauty Pageant, April 21, 2007, Saks High School, Anniston, AL!
Snacks for Joe! Contino family sold refreshments & snacks during a school lip sync show!
The Albany Men's Lacrosse team had a fundraiser for young Nicole Dale to make people aware of Alopecia. The fundraiser was held at there lacrosse game on March 31st 2007.
Olivia's Cause, Check out www.whatdoyouseedesigns.com to learn more about young Olivia Rusk and her creative fundraiser for NAAF. Olivia has created a t-shirt business which is thriving. We are rooting for Olivia and know she will succeed!
Tortoise & the Hair Walk, Run, March 3, 2007, Baton Rouge, LA. For more information, visit, http://www.tortoiseandhair5k.org/index.html
The Crivellaro Family of Easton, PA sold candles to help raise money for NAAF. With the help of a matched gift, their donation was larger than $2000! What an impressive fundraiser! Thank you!
Group Birthday Party in Mobile, AL! Thank you to the seven girls who, instead of gifts, donated to the charity of their choice, including NAAF.
In honor of Johnny's birthday, his family and friends joined him for an afternoon of skating. Rather than giving gifts, Johnny asked for donations for NAAF. Thank you for such a selfless donation, Johnny & Happy Birthday to you!
Another Birthday Celebration! Recently John celebrated his 12th Birthday and in lieu of presents, all of his Albany Alleycat Soccer teammates and parents donated to NAAF!
Lara's Birthday Party benefitting NAAF! Thank you Lara for the $1,000 donation in honor of your sister.
Benefit Crafts Fair/Silent Auction, December 16-17, 2006 at the White Oak Community Building. All proceeds go the NAAF. Contact NAAF for more information.
REMAX Family Fun Day/Flea Market benefiting the National ALopecia Areata Foundation, Lansdale, PA, November, 2006.
Lower School Student Council at Rivermont Collegiate held a bake sale, donating all proceeds to NAAF in honor of their classmate with alopecia areata.
Candy Leaf Crawl Halloween Event, benefiting the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, October, 2006.
Harvest Day Bake Sale at Raritan Valley Elementary School (Hazlet, NJ) in honor of student Joseph Contino on October 21, 2006.
Yard of Horrors, Reyersford, PA, October 27-October 31, a haunted house benefiting NAAF.
Alopecia Areata Bake Sale in Hazlet, New Jersey on September 21, 2006
"Let Your Hair Down" Fundraising Reception on Friday, October 27, 2006 in Ocean Township, NJ. Please contact NAAF for more information on how to participate in this exciting event!
Indianapolis, IN 3rd Annual Balding for Dollars, September 23, 2006.
On September 22, 2006, the Naughton Family of Illinois hosted their 2nd Annual Links for Locks golf tournament!
The Mohawk House Restaurant in Sparta, NJ was the location of the NAAF Benefit Fundraiser on September 21, 2006. The Randazzo family organized this event in honor of their daughter Julie, which brought in over 330 individuals from the local community!
McGrath's Pub in Harrisburg PA was the location of the Annual Hershey, PA Support Groups Special Event on September 30th, 2006.
On September 17, 2006, Donna Beisel ran in the Philadelphia Distance Run to raise funds & awareness for NAAF!
Heads Up! Philadelphia Distance Run. Corrine Macauley ran over 13 miles in support of NAAF and everyone with alopecia areata!
Cohen Family Letter Writing Campaign honoring Shawn Cohen was sent out September 1, 2006. Young Shawn is an inspiration to all.
September 1-3, 2006, NAAF had a booth at the On the Waterfront Festival in Rockford, IL, educating the local community about alopecia areata.
AHST High School in Avoca, IA continued to sell bracelets during September, 2006 Awareness Month!
The Borgese Family & Friends raised money for NAAF through a letter writing Campaign which kicked off in August, 2006.
In August, 2006 the teachers at Pickering Valley Elementary School in Chester Springs, PA sent in donations to NAAF.
Thank you to Kevin & Kim Szczech for all the hard work they put into their Free to be Me Lemonade Stand in front of Kings Supermarket on August 2, 2006.
On August 19, 2006, the Raughton Family organized a Pancake Breakfast at the Hillcrest Baptist Church in honor of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.
Over $200 was donated in July from the Avodah Olahm project at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto, CA. Thank you Scherer Family!
Kylie Clowney raised funds between December and August at a local 5 and 10 called Sines. Thank you Kylie; what a clever idea!
In honor of Maddie Werner, a donation was made to the Ascot Fund in July. This donation was collected by Maddie's young classmates!
Tom's River Festival! Donna & Matt Hakim educated their local community by creating and working a booth at the annual music festival.
3rd Annual Delmarva Links for Locks golf tournament on June 10th at 1:30pm at Eagles Landing Golf Course in Ocean City, MD.
Vikram Bhatt designed his own alopecia areata bracelet and sold to family and frineds in June, 2006.
Links for Locks, Clarksville, TN. The Long family hosted a local golf tournament, sending all proceeds to NAAF in
July, 2006.
Instead of gifts, Debra & David Kahn asked for friends & family to donate to NAAF in celebration of their 40th birthdays!
Ecklund Family Letter Writing Campaign honoring Laura Ecklund.
Gallagher Family Letter Writing Campaign honoring Rose Gallagher.
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School 7th Grade Fundraiser. $2,000.00 donated to NAAF by Kaplan Family efforts.
Kaela Swanstrom's Krispy Kreme Donut Sales during April & May in front of a southern California School brought in $1,059!
Julia Tilley's first communion celebration! Julia asked for donations to be made to NAAF in lieu of gifts!
Hilyard Family Letter Writing Campaign, May 1, 2006
Howard Family Letter Writing Campaign
New Jersey Links for Locks, Hosted by local 17 year old! April 23, 2006
Understanding Alopecia Areata 5k Run/Walk, Sarasota, FL, April 1, 2006
25th Anniversary Gala Concert, Jazz at Lincoln Center, NYC, March 22, 2006
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, March 21, 2006
Philadelphia 76'ers vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, March 14, 2006
NBA Store, NYC, Children's Meet & Greet, March 3, 2006
Bowling for Dollars Benefit, Indianapolis, IN, total raised, $3004.00! February 25, 2006
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, February 13, 2006
Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township, Donation cans placed at 6 hair salons, Month of February
Seattle Supersonics vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, January 20, 2006
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, January 9, 2006
Atlanta Hawks vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, January 3, 2006
Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, December 21, 2005
Charlotte Bobcats vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, December 10, 2005
Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors Meet & Greet, December 6, 2006
November 11 & November 12. Free donation event for Control Groups for the Alopecia Areata Registry in Southern California at the Orange County Buddhist Church located at 909 South Dale Avenue in Ahaheim, CA.
Golden State Warriors/Toronto Raptors Game, November 26, 2005.
Boston Celtics/Toronto Raptors Game, November 18, 2005.
Detroit Pistons/Toronto Raptors Game, November 5, 2005.
October 22, 2005, Bonfante Harvest Ride, 100 Mile Bike Ride around Gilroy, CA.
Annual Ohio Dermatology Meeting, October 14/15, Columbus Ohio.
The Harrisburg/Hershey NAAF Support Group, Saturday, September 24th, 2005, NAAF Fundraising Dinner at McGrath's Pub.
The Barry Family Blood Drive with MD Anderson, September 20th, 2005, San Antonio, TX.
Alopecia Areata Awareness Day, September 20, 2005, AHST Elementary School, Avoca, Iowa.
Castillo Family Letter Campaign, September 24, 2005
The South East Michigan Support Group Walk/Run. www.geocities.com/michigannaaf.
Nashville Alopecia Areata Support Group LINKS FOR LOCKS Golf Tournament, Monday, September 12, 2005, 1176 Stones River Road, Hermitage, TN. Visit website at www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/naaf.
Putt fore Ponytails Links for Locks Golf Tournament benefitting NAAF, Seven Bridges Golf Course, Woodbridge, IL, September 23, 2005.
Tristan Bailey, Lancaster, SC, June, 2005, Letter to Family and Friends raising over $1,105.00
LINKS FOR LOCKS Golf Tournament, Maryland/Delaware, June, 2005
First Annual NAAF 5K Run/Walk, Bradenton, FL, June 11, 2005, The Wood Family and Friends.
LINKS FOR LOCKS Golf Tournament, Kansas City, MO, May 22, 2005, Paradise Pionte Golf Complex.
Friends of Echo, Mooresville, NC, May, 2005, made a donation that was raised at an off-road event in Dayton, TN. The event sponsors collected doantions instead of a flat fee.
Rogers Elementary School, Waterloo, IL, NAAF received donations from the Student Council Spirit Week. The students voted on where they'd like their monies sent.
Ladies Shopping Night, Islip, NY, May 17, 2005, Several vendors selling thier products; jewelry, pampered chef, mary kay, etc, at Shandon Court Restaurant.
The Gee's and Anna Collier, Jackson, North Carolina, May, 2005, sold tickets for lap quilts, with all proceeds to NAAF.
Grasso Family Yard Sale, Baltimore, MD, raised money for NAAF through a cookie booth and yard sale.
NAAF 2005 Bowlathon, Ohiopecians Support Group, Saturday, April 9th, 2005, Park Centre Lanes.
Saint Mary School, Mt. Clemens, MI, April, 2005, students raised money by hosting a $1.00 jeans day. On a given day, if students give one dollar, they could wear blue jeans to school instead of their uniform.
Matheson Family, Mirimichi, New Brunswick, March, 2005, had a dance to raise money and awareness for NAAF.
LINKS FOR LOCKS, Baton Rouge, LA, March, 2005
Nicholas Yarosis, Bethlehem, CT, March, 2005, Nicholas's school held a "dime" fundraier in honor of Nicholas for NAAF. Each class was in competition to see who could raise the most dimes. Pleased to say, Nicholas's class raised the most dimes.
Julie Nadine Wiley's 40th Birthday, Saturday, February 26th, 2005, Alpine, CA, in lieu of gifts, checks were sent to NAAF for conference scholarships, raising over $1000!
Monroe Elementary School Fundraiser, February, 2005
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Mud Olympics, January, 2005
Friends & Family of Samuel Lanning, January, 2005
Berlin Family & Friends, Skillman, NJ, January, 2005
Jones, Lang, LaSalle, Chicago, IL, Book Fair, January, 2005
2005 Gold Triangle Award Winners!
NAAF was once again honored by the American Academy of Dermatology with one Gold Triangle Award for the awareness which resulted from the release of Boundin', the short animated film that played alongside Pixar's The Incredibles.
Awareness/Fundraising Ideas for Kids
There is no better time to instill the power of public awareness and fundraising than childhood. Here is a list of ideas to promote community involvement in children.
*Babysitting Evening: a great time is during church services or PTA meetings, Open House, Meet the Teacher Night
*Garage Sale
*Work Day: devoting a few hours on a weekend to help rake leaves, pull weeds, etc. for neighbors
*Gift Wrapping: particularly great during the holidays
*Dinner: prepare and serve a meal for a group
*Raffle
*Bingo Night
*Cookbooks to Make and Sell
*Car Wash
*Bake Sale
*Craft Sale
*Calendar Sales
*Old-fashioned Ice Cream Social
*Plant Care Service
*Book Fair
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