12th Annual Shamrock Shave - Food and Fun for the Whole Family

12th Annual Shamrock Shave Fundraiser Food and Fun for the Whole Family

And Will Benefit Local Teen Currently Battling Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma Thanks to Algonquin Police and Fire Dept. “Charity Team Challenge”!

Algonquin, Illinois – Here we go again! 11 years of shaving heads has raised over $400,000.00 for local charities. This will once again be on display Saturday, March 14th 2020, at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Algonquin for its 12th Annual Shamrock Shave Fundraiser.

Founded in 2008, the Shamrock Shave Charity benefit has quickly grown to become a major area fundraising event. Organizers estimate that over 40 men, women and children will shave their heads to raise money for community families in need and for cancer research.

Seven years ago, the ALFD formed a “Charity Challenge Team” for the Shave. Not to be outdone, the APD joined in the fun three years ago and the results have been dramatic. This year the Algonquin Police and Fire Dept are putting together a team called “Team Jack” to help raise money for a local family with a teenager that is in the battle of his life. Jack Martin, a local teenager, was diagnosed this past October with Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma.

We would like to extend an invitation to anyone that would like to put together a “Charity Team” of 6 people or more that can raise a minimum of $150.00 per shavee, and in return you will receive back 1/3 of the monies you raise, for your own charity.

According to Jonna Burck, Event Chairperson, “The Shamrock Shave is an awesome and inspiring event that brings the entire community together. This year we are welcoming our heroes in the police and fire department, while also raising money for two great causes. We hope to raise even more money for charity, shave more heads, and have even more 'Irish' family fun.”

The Shamrock Shave combines Food, Fun, Entertainment, and Head Shaving. The event starts with a traditional Irish dinner of Corned Beef and Cabbage and for the kids Chicken Nuggets at 5:30 PM in St. Margaret Mary’s School Gymnasium and Cafeteria, with all dinner proceeds also being donated to charity. The “Mane” festivities begin at 6:45 PM with an Opening Ceremony that includes The Dundee Scottish Bagpipers and then head shavings staggered throughout the evening. Stylists from local hair salons have volunteer their time, and other local businesses are sponsoring the event with food and monetary donations. All event proceeds will be donated to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, to support local community families in need, and to the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

Between the head shavings, and back by popular demand, Mayer School of Irish Dance will be performing as well as a local band, Invisible Ink. As a fun-filled family event, there will also be a Jig Contest, a “Best Irish Costume” contest, kid’s activities, and raffles all in a fun St. Patrick’s Day party atmosphere.

Admission is $2.00 at the door for adults and $1.00 for children, and at no charge with a meal purchase. The St. Margaret Mary Education Center is at the corner of Eastgate and Algonquin Road in Algonquin. For more information, visit us online at

www.saintmargaretmary.org/shave

Contact: Greg Freund

[email protected]

111 S. Hubbard St. • Algonquin, IL 60102

847-907-0330