OKLAHOMACITY -- Roller derby girls are rough and tough, but when it comes to helping children with cancer, their softer side comes out along with some clippers.
In Oklahoma City, the Tornado Alley Girls hope losing a piece of themselves might help others find some hope. They are shaving their heads to raise money for children's cancer research.
Several girls chose to go bald during half time of their bout on Sunday.
Oklahoma City roller derby girl Josey Whales says, "We're tough and we have fun, but we've met so many people that have had it a lot harder than us, and these kids are way tougher than we are."
So far the skaters have raised more than $3,000 for St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Update: $3300 was raised at the bout and $1800 online for a total of $5100. People can still donated here
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In Oklahoma City, the Tornado Alley Girls hope losing a piece of themselves might help others find some hope. They are shaving their heads to raise money for children's cancer research.
Several girls chose to go bald during half time of their bout on Sunday.
Oklahoma City roller derby girl Josey Whales says, "We're tough and we have fun, but we've met so many people that have had it a lot harder than us, and these kids are way tougher than we are."
So far the skaters have raised more than $3,000 for St. Baldrick's Foundation.
Update: $3300 was raised at the bout and $1800 online for a total of $5100. People can still donated here
Contact KFOR News directly by clicking here if you would like to submit a news story tip or suggestion.
Copyright 2009 KFOR-TV-DT. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
