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Oceanview Sr. Living Exec. Dir. to Shave Head on Sat. for Charity

Event will be held live on Saturday, October 10 at 1 pm (PST) on Facebook with donations being accepted online or via check

Becky Donaldson to have her head shaved to raise more than $5,000 towards Lincoln County Cancer support. This event will be aired live on Saturday, October 10 at 1:00 PT -- Watch here

You can donate online or make a check payable to Pacific Communities Health District Foundation and mail to Sonia Graham, community relations director, c/o Oceanview Senior Living, 525 NE 71st St, Newport, OR 97365.

Oceanview Senior Living staff started this fundraising effort after a fellow staff member was diagnosed with breast cancer. The funds go to CAN Cancer is administered through the Pacific Communities Health District Foundation and provides financial assistance for cancer patients in Lincoln County for non-medical expenses (gas money, food, bill pay, etc.). Becky Donaldson, Executive Director said that she would have her head shaved when they reached $5,000. Two others have had their heads shaved in support of the cause; Jim Graham, shaved his head when they raised $1,500, on June 7; and Derek Kindschuh, culinary director at Oceanview Senior Living, shaved his head on July 29, after they raised $4,000. Donaldson’s head will be shaved in a local salon by a professional hair stylist.

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For more information: Contact Sonia Graham at Oceanview Senior Living at (541) 574-0550 or email crdnewport@westmontliving.com. For more information about Oceanview Senior Living, please visit www.oceanviewseniorliving.com

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