Balding for Dollars

Balding for Dollars If we can bring a little happiness to families during such a difficult time, it makes everything worth it.

We are a charity organization that operates in partnership with the BC Children's Hospital Foundation to support children and families being treated in the Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant program at BC Children's Hospital. Balding for Dollars is an organization in partnership with the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation that raises funds to support programs that benefit Oncology, Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant patients in BC. The money raised goes into programs that support our patients’ quality of life while undergoing treatments and beyond, and donated hair is used to make wigs for kids.

09/03/2026
Today we celebrated the amazing fundraising achievement of Bernie Ryan who, with the help of his friends over the past 2...
08/28/2026

Today we celebrated the amazing fundraising achievement of Bernie Ryan who, with the help of his friends over the past 23 years, raised over half a million dollars in support of Balding for Dollars at BC Children’s Hospital. On behalf of BCCHF, the BFD Committee and the families and children we serve, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Bernie's 17th Annual Track Walk will take place at the Mission Raceway on Sept. 6th. All families and children at BC Chi...
08/25/2026

Bernie's 17th Annual Track Walk will take place at the Mission Raceway on Sept. 6th. All families and children at BC Children's Hospital are welcome to join Bernie and his friends for a first hand view of the motor track, bikes and races. Pizza lunch and drinks will be provided. Bernie has supported Balding for Dollars for 23 years and this year he reached a milestone fundraising amount of $500,000! Please join him in celebrating. Send a message if you would like to attend.

This sounds like so much fun. If you're looking for something fun to do this Friday...
07/21/2026

This sounds like so much fun. If you're looking for something fun to do this Friday...

A huge thank you to our 2026 community event organizers (so far). We couldn't do what we do without you.
05/26/2026

A huge thank you to our 2026 community event organizers (so far). We couldn't do what we do without you.

That’s a wrap! Our 27th annual Balding for Dollars main event was an incredible success! Thank you to all of the volunte...
05/02/2026

That’s a wrap!

Our 27th annual Balding for Dollars main event was an incredible success!

Thank you to all of the volunteers, vendors and participants that make this event such a special experience for everyone!

We raised over $52,000 and counting!

Thank you everyone who donated, cut and shaved their hair and helped raise value funds for our organization!

Here are just a few highlights! 🎗️

It’s going to be a hot weekend, why not shave your head for a good cause? If that’s not for you, come grab lunch at the ...
05/01/2026

It’s going to be a hot weekend, why not shave your head for a good cause? If that’s not for you, come grab lunch at the Triple 0’s food truck where partial proceeds from every sale will go to Balding for Dollars.

Join us this Saturday from 11-3pm for the 27th Annual Shave for the Brave at BC Children’s Hospital. It’s going to be a ...
04/28/2026

Join us this Saturday from 11-3pm for the 27th Annual Shave for the Brave at BC Children’s Hospital.

It’s going to be a warm weekend so why not stay cool with a fresh shave while supporting a good cause? You can register online or drop-in at the event.

Admission is free and most activities are by donation. Triple O’s will be on site all day serving up a kid- and family-friendly menu with partial proceeds going to Balding for Dollars.

Purdy’s Chocolate, Hornby Organic, Earnest Ice Cream, Chateau Water, and Starbucks are some of our amazing snack sponsors. Check out the rest on our sponsor page.

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BC Children's Hospital/Rm. B315A/4480 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H3V4

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+16048282252

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