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Fight Cancer with Pink Hair Extensions on April 11

On April 11, Oak Forest High School Badminton Team and the John Amico School of Hair Design in Oak Forest are offering a way to join in the fight against cancer.

The John Amico School will be offering pink extensions to the students of Oak Forest High School will for a $5 donation. The group will be giving the money raised to the Relay for Life by the American.

You can also show your support and sponsor a student to receive one in your name.

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The Hairstyling Student experts at The John Amico School of Hair Design, 15301 S. Cicero Ave., will professionally attach the hair extensions, which are non-damaging to the hair and non-permanent.

The Badminton Team’s coach Dawn Sasek has been the driving force behind the effort. Last year, the team with Amico’s students raised almost $700.

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“This year we have high hope of beating our own record,” Sasek said.

It will be conducted all day in the cafeteria.

If you would like to help support the students effort with a donation, email Sasek at dsasek@BHSD228.com with your pledge.

This is the fourth year for the Badminton team to partner with the John Amico School. Last year, the students raised $1,000 and they want to do better than that this year.

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