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Amy Nip

Two Sha Tin College students shaved their heads yesterday in the name of the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. 
The brave act was the brainchild of Fong Ling-ling, 16, one of the organisers of Cancer Week activities at her school.
'I really like my new hairstyle but I might have to go hat shopping as winter is coming,' Ling-ling laughed. 'I think this is a really meaningful thing to do, showing support to cancer patients.
'We aim to raise about HK$50,000 and we have about HK$30,000 so far. Our school will hold a charity rock concert and the money will go to the fund.
'Teachers, friends and other students have been very supportive of the event.'
One of her supportive friends is Monique Attrux, 16, who joined her in their lunch break to cut off her below-the-shoulder locks.
'It took me ages to grow it to that length,' Monique, who is in Year 13, said. 'But I am very happy to show my support for cancer patients. I understand that women going through chemotherapy lose their hair. I am donating my hair to make wigs.
'My grand-aunt, who is 75, has breast cancer and she is now recovering. She lost her hair and it is gradually growing back.
'I quite like my new look. It is cooler and I have no regrets. 
'My parents have been very supportive. They both made donations and have asked their friends to donate as well.'
The two girls are supporting the Cancer Fund's new self-driven  programme under the Pink Revolution campaign.
'Apart from making donations, participants are encouraged to organise their own events to make the process more meaningful,' a fund representative said. 
The campaign against breast cancer was launched last Wednesday. It aims to raise HK$1.3 million to provide free support services for breast cancer patients. 
There are more than 2,500 new cases of breast cancer every year. In 2006, 463 died from the disease.




Teens endure hair-razing stunt to support victims of cancer