The 6th Annual “Joy to be Bald” Fundraiser will be held Sunday, October 4, 2:00 to 6:00pm, beginning at Lori’s Café, 504 Belfast-Augusta Road, Liberty with a walk-a-thon, then continuing with more events at the Liberty Community Hall at 14 Junk Avenue, Liberty.

What began in 2010 as a dare between Café owner, Lori Mayer, and a patron who offered to donate money to a mutual friend if Mayer agreed to shave her head; has grown into an annual event to offer financial assistance to local people battling cancer. The event still bears the name of the original recipient and dear friend, Joy Mehuren, who succumbed in Lung Cancer in 2011.

Using a core of committed volunteers and the generosity of the community at large, all items are donated and 100% of proceeds are disbursed locally.

The event features something for everyone. Starting off with a 2.2 Mile fundraising walk-a-thon from Lori’s [...]