Could you go bald for a good cause?

Not sure what to do on the weekend. Get a haircut!!

Actually, this event involves getting a little more than just a trim as you'll be shaving your entire head. But just think about how much cooler you'll feel in the Texas heat. Plus, you'll be doing it for a good cause.

Tesha M. Robaszkiewicz will be doing just that. She's a UH law student who is organizing a charity event to benefit kids' cancer research as part of St. Baldrick's.

"We've got about seven people, both men and women, already scheduled to get their head shaved for the cause," Tesha said. "I'll be one of them."

St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. While they have hosted 2,300 events all over the world, they have never had one in Houston - until now.

Money is raised by having brave volunteers shave their heads in exchange for pledges. The funds are used for research as well as fellowships. In fact, one of the doctors who have gone through the fellowship is here in Houston.

But why got Tesha involved in the organization was because of something that happened to her personally. She says she had a family friend whose daughter was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor a few years ago. Sadly, the 5-year-old passed away.

"My dad did a fundraiser at the time to help raise money for the family, but I wanted to do something on a more broader level," said Tesha. "St. Baldrick's is a national charity and their goal is to stop cancer rather than treat everyone once they have it."

Tesha won't be the only woman going bald this summer. Her mother is also going under the razor to support the cause. But they are hoping more volunteers will step up to help raise money for the event.

"We are hoping to have about a 1000 people come out to the Union Bar and Lounge on Saturday. We are definitely on our way to raising more money, so that's a good thing," said Tesha.

Tesha's goal is to raise $3500 for St. Baldrick's.

If you want to show your support, drop by:

Union Bar and Lounge

June 13, 2009

12:00 P.M.

2708 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77006

To donate, visit: http://www.stbaldricks.org/about_us/news_media.php?title=houston_we_have_arrived