POB Students Get Heads Shaven by Hair Stylist for Children Cancer

Plainview, NY; April 2, 2019 – Anthony DeFranco, the renowned name in the Long Island beauty and hairstyling scene, helped students in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District to raise awareness and funds in the fight against childhood cancer by participating in the annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at the Howard B. Mattlin Middle School.

DeFranco helped to shave a total of 50 students’ heads, helping to raise a total of $7,000 that day, with a total of $40,000 raised by the school being donated to The St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a non-profit cancer-research organization that raises funds to find cures for childhood cancer. Volunteers raise money to have their heads shaved in solidarity with children who typically lose their hair due to the rigorous treatments for cancer that they undergo. More than 50,000 people step up as shavees each year. Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes.

“This was a touching opportunity for me to see how dedicated the people in the community are who support St. Baldrick’s. My team and I are committed to supporting events like this in the future and we look forward to continuing to raise awareness and funding to find a cure for childhood cancer,” said DeFranco.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage School District has raised $280,000 since holding its first St. Baldrick’s Day event. To date, The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has raised more than $258 million to support childhood cancer research.

“The St. Baldrick’s event continues to teach our students and community that service to a cause comes in many fashions,” said Plainview-Old Bethpage Superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis.

Anthony DeFranco Salon & Medspa is located at the new Country Pointe Center at 1451 Old Country Road in Plainview, NY. For a list of Anthony DeFranco Salon and Medspa services, hours of operation, to make appointments or to view images of the new Plainview facility, visit www.anthonydefranco.com or call (516) 588-0055.

As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is leading the charge to take childhood back from cancer. St. Baldrick’s funds some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts who are working to find cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Visit StBaldricks.org to help support the best childhood cancer research, no matter where it takes place.

In 1979 DeFranco began his professional career as a young apprentice to Vidal Sassoon in New York City. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to open his first highly successful salon & spa in Huntington Station in 1989. Today, it is one of the largest salons on Long Island with a staff of 50. Anthony DeFranco Salons have been voted the best hair salons on Long Island. With two locations, the salons’ professional team of talented hair stylists, experienced hairdressers and cosmetologists, offers professional and affordable next level hair salon haircuts, hair color, hair styling, hair highlights, hair extensions, updos, blowouts, hair straightening and more. The new Anthony DeFranco Salon and Spa in Plainview has 20 professionals. DeFranco trains and mentors all staff members. He inspires the staff with a positive outlook on the future, and determination to let nothing stand in the way of their dreams. For additional information, visit www.anthonydefranco.com or call (516) 588-0055.

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PHOTO CAPTION FOR PICTURES 1 & 2: Pictured is Anthony DeFranco helping students in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District to raise awareness and funds in the fight against childhood cancer by shaving the heads of students and staff during the annual St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser at the Howard B. Mattlin Middle School.
Photo credit is courtesy of Anthony DeFranco.