Lloydminster’s Cody Hankinson is sporting much less hair after shaving his head to support local non-profits and the Angel Hair for Kids Foundation.
The 37-year-old integrity inspector at Cenovus raised just under $6,000 during the campaign. Every dollar donated by Cenovus employees was matched by the company through Cenovus Cares.
Monetary donations went to the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter and Lloydminster Interval Home Society, while the hair will be used for wigs for kids.
“Angel Hair for Kids … everyone knows someone who’s died from cancer. At least one. And if not directly, related to our family, right? And it’s just hair, man, it grows back,” said a freshly shaved Hankinson, who’s still sporting a beard.
“We measured the longest part today and we’re at 26 inches. The minimum length for donating is 12 inches. I’m happy with everything.”
The hair came off last week, with Hankinson’s daughter, Grace, cutting the first ponytail.
No Hair, Don't Care
“I’ve been growing my hair since I was 12 years old. For this shave, I grew it for five years, and this is the seventh time I’ve shaved my head for charity,” said Hankinson.
Hankinson is no stranger to supporting the community and helps non-profits and area schools whenever possible.
“I feel like if you’re gonna be in a community, you might as well give it a go. Why worry about what’s going on in Newfoundland or in Texas when we can worry about what’s going on right here?” he said.
Having called the border city home for roughly three and a half years, Hankinson knows the value of supporting one’s community.
“If you start local, you have a better chance of making a change,” he said.
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