A young woman went bald today. She made the choice to do it, and the choice was driven by a huge heart.
Gabby shaved her head today to raise money for cancer. Her 18 inches of flowing brown locks were snipped away as her whole school watched, and she raised over $2,000 from her community. Since losing a classmate to cancer in 2nd grade Gabby has made many donations to Locks For Love. She finally decided to take it all the way to the scalp.
I had the privilege of meeting Gabby before my community panel tonight. Her personality is to die for! As she walked with me down the halls every student gave her a hug and shouted her name. Hair or no hair, they loved her all the same. Now THAT is a true inner light.
Sending love to Gabby, and to all young women who make the choice to do something bigger than just compete to fit in!
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