Editor:

    How many of your readers have ever pondered what
each has in common with a child suffering from cancer, a ruler and a
pair of scissors, a sorority sister and a Saturday in September? Well,
ponder no more. I’ve got the answer.

    On Saturday, Sept. 15, the sisters of Kappa Delta
Phi National Affiliated Sorority Alumnae Association, Inc. (a 501 (C) 7
nonprofit) and Xclusive Salon are sponsoring “Take the Short Cut for
Locks of Love” at 1124 Brighton Avenue in Portland.

    We are encouraging youngsters and adults in the
Greater Portland Area to donate six or more inches of hair to benefit
children who have lost their own hair to cancer or other debilitating
diseases. In exchange, participants receive a new do, a great way to
start the fall season, a renewed sense of philanthropy and recognition
from the national Locks of Love Foundation (a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit).
Locks of Love will use the donated hair and financial support to
provide hairpieces at absolutely no cost to any young person under the
age of 18 who is in need.

    Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority and its
alumnae association are historically a Maine-based philanthropic and
educational sisterhood that has for more than 30 years spread to
college and university campuses throughout the Northeast. During any
given year, the sisters are busy helping a number of worthwhile
organizations and causes meet their goals.  The list of deserving
causes assisted is extensive, but this year’s effort is truly a public
affair.  

The very creative and capable staff of Xclusive Salon has teamed up
with KDPNAS Alums to make this a true “hair raising event!” Services
are on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 8 a.m. with last
cuts being taken at 3:30 p.m. Hair must be extremely dry, not bleached
(color and perms are okay) and in a ponytail or braid. The hair will be
packaged and shipped to the Locks of Love Foundation in Florida. You
don’t have six inches of hair to donate? Not to worry! Those with
shorter hair (yes… the gents, too) can contribute by having a hair cut
at salon price ($18 men, $28 women). All net proceeds generated by the
event also go to Locks of Love to help defray the costs associated with
creating these wonderful hairpieces that help restore so much
confidence and self-esteem to hundreds in need.

    Haircuts aren’t the only service available. Sue
Lindsay of Head 2 Toes will be on hand to work her magic with
manicures, pedicures and other services. Like Xclusive Salon, Sue has
agreed to donate all proceeds to the Locks of Love Foundation. You
could literally make yourself feel good inside and out, head to toe by
coming out for this wonderful event.

    Thank you in advance for your support of our effort.
I’m looking forward to seeing many of Sentry readers on Sat., Sept. 15.
For more information, contact me at sdtaylor1@maine.rr.com.

Best regards,

Susan Dyer Taylor, President

Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority

Alumnae Association, Inc.