Why am I having my head shaved? It's partly a wake-up call. I'm a member of the "Old Timers." We were one of the first teams to get involved in this event when it first started in Hong Kong. I am ashamed to say that I haven't been involved with the event for the last few years, but last year I lost my own Mum to cancer and that has put a new perspective on cancer for me. It brought things very close to home. I've already lost more colleagues, friends and relatives to this disease than I care to remember and my parents lost two children (my brothers) to sickness at a very early age. Whilst my brothers did not die of cancer, I can tell you that nothing is as painful as the loss of a child. As I write this, I am reminded of the words of a very good friend of mine who told me after his own brother died of cancer, "No father should ever have to bury a son or a daughter!" This event is being held to honor a number of young victims of cancer. I have been moved by the courage of these children and I realized that having my head shaved is nothing in comparison to what these young people have endured. They need our help, and by jolly, this year they are all going to get mine! The aim of this event and many others like it around the world is to raise funds for childhood cancer research! Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year. The St. Baldrick's Foundation partners with organizations around the world to fund childhood cancer research. My own personal dream is that if sufficient funds can be raised, that one day we will not only fund the research of these medicines but also their procurement and supply so that every cancer patient no matter how poor can benefit from the research that is constantly on going. We must all do everything we can to give kids a better chance for a cure. To support me on behalf of these very special kids, please click "Make a Donation" above, or donate by mail or phone. Thank you for your support!