Paladins continue to help fight pediatric cancer

Furman players get their heads shaved Tuesday night at Fluor Field.

As sports fans, it's easy to become completely wrapped up in the wins and losses on the field. Each year, the Furman baseball team participates in an event that helps remind us that there are much more important things in life.
That was exemplified once again Tuesday night when the tradition continued at Fluor Field. While they had just wrapped up a tough loss to Clemson, the Paladins' tensions mellowed as they gathered atop their dugout. As players and coaches sat back in barber chairs, smiles, chatter and laughter began as family and friends watched the team go through its annual head shaving.
As has been the case for the past several seasons, this was all in support of a great cause. Furman is among many college baseball teams all over the country that have raised thousands of dollars over the years for the Vs. Cancer Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping fight childhood cancer.
The Paladins have ranked among the top fundraising teams over the years and this season is no different. As of Wednesday, Furman efforts totaled $14,291, surpassing the original goal of $10,000.
Stylists from Great Clips and SportsClips were on hand to do the shaving Tuesday night.
Half of all proceeds raised from Vs. Cancer head-shaving events goes to a local childhood cancer hospital. The other half funds research at the national level.
While the Paladins' early summer haircuts are done, their fund-raising efforts continue. Donations can be made online here: Furman's Vs. Cancer fundraising page.