Over 40 ponytails donated and $19,300 raised for charity
Norwalk, Ohio June 27th
Cecily Pedregon kicked off the Hair Cutting portion of June 27th Locks of Love Event by donating her own hair for the cause. Over 40 more people were right in line following Cecily who also donated their ponytails to the organization which provides the high quality hair prosthetics to children with medical hair loss.
The big hair cutting event was followed by a Memorabila Auction which collected over $19,300 through the sale of donated items from NHRA Teams and from direct donations!
It was an emotionally charged day, many people seemed to have a story about “why” they were contributing to the cause. Regardless if it was a spouse, son, daughter, friend or relative it was clear that many that had been touched by the effects of Cancer or other devastating illnesses and wanted to help contribute in some way. We ended the day quite touched at how big people’s hearts are and definitely felt the “Good” in people which you don’t hear about in the news.
Andrea Pedregon, organizer of the event, commented “This event definitely exceeded my expectations. I am proud of my daughter Cecily, niece Alanna, co-workers
Judy & Christina and so many additional individuals, (who also happen to be big NHRA race fans)
for such a kind & priceless act… Many thanks & gratitude to those who helped make this event such a wonderful success!”
Tony Pedregon Racing would like to thank the following people for their time, donations and support for the Locks of Love Charity…
Andrea’s Mom & Dad, Brenda & John Lukovich (helped with everything from set up, tent, hair cutting, auction, etc:)
Ali & Alanna Dixon (endless help)
Sharon Rood (Helped cut hair)
Bill Bader, Summit Motorsports Raceway
Steve Johnson (mc of the auction)
Peggy Llewellyn (photos of auction)
Bob Frye (mc of action)
Alan Reinhardt (mc of auction)
The Pedregon Racing hardworking office staff
Amy Okuhara & Nancy Cordero for assisting with sooo many details!
Cruz Pedregon Racing use of their hospitality area for the auction
Mickey & Judy Frye, helped during auction
Julie Webber, helped during auction
NHRA, (Michael Padian, Glenn Cromwell, Wes Collier)
ESPN
Rob Geiger, www.go2geiger.com
NHRA Drivers & teams for supporting us, especially:
Larry Dixon
Cruz Pedregon
Del Worsham
Jack Beckman
John & Ashley Force
Anne Moneypenny
(beautiful quilt – much admiration to Anne & her late husband)
Bob Tasca
Kenny & Brandon Bernstein
Matco Tools, Antron Brown
Jegs
Kenny Koretsky, Nitro Fish
Bill McKnight, MAHLE Clevite Inc.
Coca Cola
Peggy Llewellyn
& niece Dayzha
Flaming River
Ron Capps
DSR, Tony Schumacher
Ron Capps & Cory Mac
Alan Johnson Racing
Mike Dunn
Morgan Lucas
Karen Stoffer
Oakley
Terry Tacket
Palms Casino
We would also like to thank those who gave financial donations!
Kenny Koretsky
Roger Stull
Temperature Inc.
Julie Anne Hampton
Virgie Miller
Edna Turner
Tasca Racing
James Williams
Michael Crosby
and all of the anonymous donaters!
