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by Anna Undercover
September 2, 2010 at 9:09 a.m.
Anna Undercover: Women
46 Mommas are going to shave their heads on Tuesday to raise awareness for childhood cancer research, and Karla Knudson of Lawrence is one of them.
Using beauty-obsessed Hollywood as a platform, they will “Shave for the Brave” to spotlight the surprising fact that pediatric cancer research is underfunded.
Ms. Karla Knudson ^^ Momma Extraordinaire by AnnaUndercover
“I can’t believe I’m going to shave my head!” Karla laughed over lunch on Monday.
Even so, she is determined to go all the way for her cause, and the excitement in her voice was palpable as she declared she wouldn’t even leave any peach fuzz.
“I’m going completely bald,” she said excitedly between bites of pizza at 715 Restaurant.
As you might imagine, her passion for the cause is as personal as it gets: on February 7, 2009, Karla’s 11-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma—the same day as her father’s birthday. Seeking support, Karla used social media to connect with other moms of children who have fought or are fighting cancer, and 46 Mommas was born.
Ultimately, the group aims to raise $1 million for childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
46 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every week day.
“We don’t want any more mommas to hear a doctor say, ‘your child has cancer,’” writes Karla.
Please join me in giving to 46 Mommas through St. Baldrick’s Foundation here.
“Shave for the Brave” takes place at 4 p.m. PST (6 p.m. CST) this Tuesday, September 7th. If you’re in Los Angeles and can lend your support in person, head to the Center Court of Hollywood and Highland Center. For more information, please do check out 46mommas.com.
Happy September!
There are women making a difference, and women having fun.
Some women are helping other women have that fun. :)
Completely unrelated to our charity post above:
Lesbians, lesbians everywhere! I’ve always had a niche market in couples and women, but last Friday was a memorable one.
We had a bunch of little groups of young women—gay and straight—definitely living it up.
Aaaand they were all over me at one point. Sometimes there’s a reason for it—a special outfit, a good trick—this time, I think it was just luck!
I was excited to see a beautiful blue-eyed blond who’s bought dances from me before. An absolutely classic beauty, you expect this super-feminine persona when you first meet her, but as soon as she opens her mouth to speak, the girl will dominate the crap out of you.
THE CRAP.
Possibly my new regular. We’ll see!
I’m exhausted, so this is where we’ll end today.
Things I Promised People I’d Put in My Next Post:
The faaabulous Ms. Sarah K. S. discovered yet another reason why Lawrence is awesome: free foot massages from, er, slightly inebriated friendly people on New Hampshire Street. :)
Everyone, be nice to toll takers. Say hello, smile if so moved, and definitely say thank you. They're real people and they have feelings.
Whoever is driving around in a rusty SUV with no rear view mirror: You almost crushed me twice this summer. Get a mirror. I want to live.
Real post next week. :) xoxo
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somedude20 (anonymous) says…
“Shave for the Brave” takes place at 4 p.m. PST (6 p.m. CST) this Monday, September 7th"
Monday is the 6th (Labor day) Best of luck with this!
KarlaKnudson (Karla Knudson) replies…
Oops... the shave does take place on the 7th, which is Tuesday! 4pm, Central Courtyard of the Hollywood & Highland Center... THEN, watch the Mommas on the StandUp to Cancer telecast airing nationwide on September 10!
ps - thanks for the support, AnnaUndercover!
tange (anonymous) says…
Hollywood? Women?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrmGfZ...
( ... women ... WOMEN ... *women* ... w o m e n . . . )
tange (anonymous) replies…
"...
i want to thank you
for letting me
be myself
again."
rantor (anonymous) says…
It would have been a nice post if you'd stopped at the end of the 46mommas.
AnnaUndercover (Anna Undercover) replies…
You must be *this* smart to comment on this blog.
parrothead8 (anonymous) says…
No posts for over two months, and nothing in this one about where the heck you've been? Well, at least I don't drive a rusty SUV with no rear view mirror.
AnnaUndercover (Anna Undercover) replies…
It was summer vacation. :)
I've been in KS and California, a little bit. Happy to be 'back' on the web. :)