2012Wellington Going ‘Bigger, Better and Balder’ for its 15th Anniversary
Two-Day Celebration Includes Charity Head Shaving Event, Music, and Family Activities
For the first time, students from Wellington’s rival high schools are coming together to buzz off their locks in an effort to fight childhood cancer. On Friday, March 25, 2011, Wellington will host Palm Beach Central High School and Wellington’s Community High School’s Wellington Kids Care event, where male and female students, faculty and alumni will shave their heads to raise money for the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit that supports cancer research. This event will take place from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Village Park located at 11700 Pierson Road.
Last year, both schools raised a combined total of more than $100,000, and Palm Beach Central High School hosted the highest-raising event of any school nationwide. “With involvement from various sponsors around the community and participation from middle and elementary schools, this year’s event is sure to be bigger, better and balder,’” said Palm Beach Central faculty sponsor Don Meyers. In addition to the St. Baldrick’s event, Wellington is also hosting a family-friendly 15th anniversary celebration on Saturday, March 26 from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm. This event will feature musical entertainment by Viva and the country duo Chad Murphy and Heather Burkett as well as a Classic Cruiser Car Show and food vendors.
For children, there will be bounce houses; visits from Winnie the Pooh, Dora the Explorer, Minnie and Mickey Mouse; train rides; face painting and balloon animals. For more information about the Wellington Kids Care Saint Baldrick’s event, please contact Don Meyers at (561) 309-8659 or visit stbaldricks.org/events/wellingtonkidscare. For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.
