Helping others is not just a job for The
City of Calgary’s emergency communications officers (ECO) -- it's part of
who they are. On Friday, July 18, several ECOs with Public Safety
Communications shaved their heads for a Kids Cancer Care Foundation fundraiser.
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| ECO Jacqui Skelton's head shaved by Commander Richard Hinse, |
“I
am so proud of the efforts of our 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers,” said
Commander Richard Hinse, who had the honour of shaving the first head. “What I’ve
seen here today is a group of caring and committed individuals who believe in
rallying support for causes that mean something to them.”
Dubbed 9-1-1 Life Shavers, this
employee-driven event was successful in raising more than $7,000 to support
kids’ cancers.
Earlier this year, one of PSC’s ECOs passed
away from cancer. A few members took it upon themselves to put this fundraiser
together to raise awareness and funds for cancer. Nine people took part in the
head shave to show moral support for the kids who lose their hair during cancer
treatments, while raising money for camp, research, hospital and scholarship
programs for young people affected by cancer.
For more information on Public Safety
Communications and the work this group does for Calgarians visit
calgary.ca/911.
Submitted by Tanja McMorris, Public Safety Communications
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