COMMON FAQs

1. When and Where?

2. How & When can I register?

 Please register online from 2^nd May to 31^st May through our Hair for Hope website

3. How many slots available for registered shavees this year?

 600 slots are reserved for registered shavees

 4. How many slots available for walk-in shavees this year?

 We highly encourage people to sign up online but understanding that there are cases wherein the registration cap has been reached and there are still a few people who wants to shave, we target to allow around 100 walk-in shavees depending on slots available on that day.

 5.  What time can the walk-in shavees go on event day?

 Walk-in shavees can arrive around 1pm to queue up for registration and make a donation of minimum amount of $30 to CCF.

6.  Why must I pay?

 Because we do not want people to take advantage of this shaving event as getting a free haircut (as encountered in past years) we have set a minimum donation for the walk-in shavees.

7. Is there any age limit for shaving?

 Yes. Shavees must be at least 5 years old. For shavees below 18 years old, we will require you to obtain parents’ consent for shaving and collection of donation with the pledge card. Please read the Terms & Conditions Page

 8. Can I choose the preferred shaving time?

 Yes, shavees can choose their preferred shaving time slot online but only after the briefing session. So kindly register as soon as possible to secure your preferred time slot.

 9. Can we change timeslot after submitting?

No we will not allow changing of timeslots. Shavees have to decide carefully upon selecting the time.

10. I have a group of friends and family to shave, do we register individually?

 Yes, please register individually.

 11. What does CCF do with the hair that has been collected?

 CCF does not keep any of the shaved hair for other purposes.

 For shavees who wish to contribute their pony tails to make wigs for cancer patients, please bring your own zip lock bags to keep your snipped off pony tails, and you can send it direct to Locks of Love. Please carefully read the guidelines on the acceptable hair donation. Please read the Terms & Conditions Page

 12. Can I request for a shorter haircut instead of an entirely shaved head?

 No. Hair for Hope is about going bald in solidarity of children with cancer who typically lose all of their hair during chemotherapy.

 13. Registration has closed / All slots have been taken up. What do I do now? (UNREGISTERED SHAVEES)

Interested shavees have 2 Options

1.       Walk-in on actual day

       Subject to available slots

Make a minimum donation of $30/- to participate as walk-in

2.       Shave at Hair for Hope 2009 Official Hairstylist

        8 Official participating salons

        From 6 July  to 12 July 2009, and strictly by appointment only.

         Make a minimum donation of $30/- and collect shaving form at CCF Community Office @ 298 Tiong Bahru Road, #03-05 Central Plaza Singapore 168730.

14. How are funds raised during Hair for Hope?

As a shavee of Hair for Hope, you can opt for a pledge card or encourage donations via the online pledge portal, which you may use to collect donation from your friends and relatives in support of your sacrifice.

You can also get your office/school/club to participate as an organization.  Please click here or you may contact us at 6593 6471 or e-mail hfh2009@ccf.org.sg

15. How much of the funds raised actually go to helping the children with cancer?

About 90% of the funds raised are channelled back to our beneficiaries in the form of our programmes and services. Some of which are: Financial Assistance, Casework and Counselling, Therapeutic Play, Childhood Cancer Transplant Programme, Caregivers' Support Programme, Educational Talks and Workshops, Social and Recreation Programmes, Training and Research amongst others.

16. Is there a minimum amount I must raise with the pledge card/online pledging?

None, we don’t have a minimum amount policy when it comes to pledging.

17. Can I request for a pledge card/online pledging without shaving my head?

No. However, you are encouraged to spread this awareness and more than welcomed to donate to CCF’s causes. Please bear in mind that Hair for Hope’s contribution is two-fold. First is to raise awareness and second to raise funds for our beneficiaries.

18. How do I make a donation since I can’t obtain a pledge card?

You can obtain our event brochures with donation forms attached. Or go to our website and make a general donation.

19. Can donors get tax relief on their donations?

Yes. Donors who want tax-relief will be required to provide their NRIC/FIN number. Donations will be automatically included in their tax assessment by IRAS. Please note that CCF will NOT be issuing tax-deductible receipts.

20.   Are there any female volunteer shavees?

Definitely!  In fact, since the inception of the event, 295 ladies have sacrificed their locks, 12 in 2004, 22 in 2005, 130 in 2006, 131 in 2007 and 159 in 2008.

21. What should I do when I forgot my log in ID and password?

Please email us at hfh2009@ccf.org.sg with your Name & NRIC and we will e-mail you with the information.