Central Coast salons host May fundraiser for breast cancer
Fundraiser marks first partnership with Susan G. Komen
– Great Clips salons across the Central Coast and surrounding communities are partnering with Susan G. Komen to raise funds for breast cancer research, prevention, and awareness throughout May.
From May 1–31, customers who visit participating salons can donate any amount to Susan G. Komen and receive a coupon for $2 off their next haircut. The fundraiser will take place at the following locations:
- Vons Shopping Center Great Clips: 7045 El Camino Real Ste. D, Atascadero
- Enos Ranch West Great Clips: 451 E Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria
- Wells Fargo Plaza Great Clips: 522 Spring St. Ste. 522, Paso Robles
- Del Monte Center Great Clips: 393 Del Monte Ctr., Monterey
- Almar Plaza Great Clips: 843 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz
- Brown Ranch Marketplace Great Clips: 3555 Clares St. Ste. U, Capitola
- Scotts Valley Square Great Clips: 266 Mt. Hermon Rd. Unit T, Scotts Valley
- Hollister Farms Great Clips: 1210 East Park Street Ste. 105, Hollister
- Freedom Center Great Clips: 2014 Freedom Blvd., Freedom
- Lucky’s Shopping Center Great Clips: 1174 S Main St., Salinas
- Pacific Grove Great Clips: 184 Country Club Gate Ctr., Pacific Grove
- Santa Rita Plaza Great Clips: 1976 N Main St., Salinas
“Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women in the U.S., but progress in research and early detection is saving lives,” said Mark Grace, a franchisee who owns eight Great Clips salons in the area. “With Mother’s Day coming up, our salons and stylists see May is the perfect time to partner with the community to fundraise for Susan G. Komen to help advance research, expand access to care, and move closer to a future without this disease.”
This marks the first year of partnership between the salons and Susan G. Komen. In addition to the May fundraiser, Great Clips locations in the United States and Canada participate year-round in the Clips of Kindness program, which provides free clipper cuts to individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Since 2013, the program has provided more than 500,000 free clipper cuts.
“For many, choosing when and how to lose their hair is a meaningful way to reclaim control during a difficult time, and the Clips of Kindness program is one way Great Clips salons continue to stand with those impacted by cancer,” Grace said.
Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis and operates more than 4,400 salons across the United States and Canada. The company is franchised, with salons owned locally by nearly 600 franchisees.
