Sharkey’s Cancer Fund Hits $93,000! Helping Low-Income Cancer Patients with Scalp Cooling Treatments

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SHARKEY’S CUTS FOR KIDS PARTNERS WITH HAIRTOSTAY TO HELP SUBSIDIZE SCALP COOLING TREATMENT FOR LOW INCOME CANCER PATIENTS Q1/2025- $93,000 HairToStay -- San Francisco, CA HairToStay is the first and only national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping low-income cancer patients afford scalp cooling, a treatment that can dramatically reduce chemotherapy induced hair loss. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids is launching a Targeted Fund to support cancer patients in the New England region. Thanks to the generosity and commitment of Scott Sharkey, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids will offer eligible patients financial support for this life-changing treatment that is often not covered by health insurance in the U.S. Scalp cooling—and the preservation of hair —helps foster normalcy during a challenging time. Patients can maintain a sense of privacy and control, which in turn can contribute to well being and healing. Chemo-induced hair loss is one of the most devastating side effects of cancer treatment. In fact, at least 8% of female patients actually turn down chemotherapy due to fear of hair loss. To date, HairToStay has subsidized nearly 3,500 individuals across the country. Sharkey’s HairToStay Fund will support patients in CT, RI, NH, VT & ME. An initial contribution by Scott Sharkey to jumpstart the fund will be augmented by in salon philanthropic activities. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids donates a percentage of every haircut throughout the brand to charity. With each haircut, the child is given a token to put in a box designated for the charity of their choice; inspiring and engaging the young clients and their families. A commitment to fund treatment for one new cancer patient for every new Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids franchise will be ongoing. Sharkey’s HairToStay Fund will support patients in CT, RI, NH, VT & ME. An initial contribution by Scott Sharkey to jumpstart the fund will be augmented by in salon philanthropic activities. Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids donates a percentage of every haircut throughout the brand to charity. With each haircut, the child is given a token to put in a box designated for the charity of their choice; inspiring and engaging the young clients and their families. A commitment to fund treatment for one new cancer patient for every new Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids franchise will be ongoing. This is just the beginning of the Sharkey’s/ HairToStay collaboration to end chemo cuts and level the playing field for patients and their families already struggling with a devastating diagnosis. Whether it is a parent of a young child, a teacher, a job seeker, those with public facing careers or simply any person wanting to look in the mirror and not see a reflection of a cancer patient, the financial support HairToStay provides on behalf of Sharkey’s is life changing. "HairToStay gave me the ability to smile in the mirror and face cancer while everything else seemed to be falling apart. I am forever grateful." Thanks to the pledge from Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids— children and families can enjoy a fun and fruitful haircut experience, knowing their business is helping end chemo- induced hair loss for someone else’s loved one.’ HairTo Stay * 2234 Beach Street * San Francisco, CA 94123 * HairToStay.org Media Inquiries: Darya Mead Marketing Director [email protected] HairToStay is a 501 ©(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 45-3419887. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your financial donation.