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10 + WATERLOO CHRONICLE * Wednesday, March 14, 2007 W icole Burns‘ friends at NS(. Nicholas Catholic school are in for a big surprise when they come back from March Break next week. The Grade 7 student at the Waterloo school can‘t wait to see their reaction after she got 10 inches of her flowing golden locks cut off last Friday at Hairizona salon and beauty spa. While it might be a new look for Nicole, those who know her aren‘t surprised about why she decided to change her look after growâ€" ing her hair long for the past four years. By Bos VrRaNAc Chronicle Staff . of Runners . . . Not Just End Rolls *« Carpet * Berbers + Laminate *« Ceramic * Hardwood 50 Victoria Street N., Kitchener + 519â€"570â€"2722 || _ # Canada‘s largest retail flooring chain! * ] The 12â€"yearâ€"old is donatâ€" ing her hair to the Locks of Love foundation, which will take the blonde tresses and make a wig for children undergoing cancer treatâ€" ment. In fact, Nicole has been carefully measuring her hair for a while to make sure it was over the 10â€"inch requirement that the Floriâ€" daâ€"based foundation needs to create a wig for children undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. "It feels good that someâ€" one with cancer is going to get my hair," said Nicole. Mom Rachel Burns said this isn‘t the first time her daughter has done someâ€" thing for others battling il}â€" LIFESTYLE ness. Nicole spent two weeks in hospital in London and Kitchener when she was six years old after she conâ€" tracted a severe case of group A streptococcus. The oldest of three chilâ€" dren, she was swamped with gifts from wellâ€"wishers. But when it was time to go home she insisted her mother leave most of the toys she received for the other kids who weren‘t getting out of hospital. "She always wanted to help other kids," said Rachel. " She got a lot of gifts given to her and she left them all behind because she wanted to share them with the other kids." That streak of altruism The Area‘s LARGEST Selection continues to this day. When her grandmother Harriet Reitzel came down with breast cancer, Nicole organâ€" ized a special neighbourâ€" hood fundraiser with her brother Evan and sister Baylie in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. "They, along with some neighbourhood kids, sold lemonade and made neckâ€" laces and bracelets and sold them on the street and donated the money to the cancer society," said Rachel. "She‘s always looking to help out, especially since my mom is a breast cancer surâ€" vivor." RONICHH Grandma was one of the Continued on page 14 The film will start at 7 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. The Waterloo North Presbyterian Church presâ€" ents a special performance of the Hilton family in concert March 18 from 3â€"7 p.m. â€" s Adapted from an Alice Munro short story and directed by Sara Polley, the film has garnered rave reviews at the Toronto and Sundance film festivals For more information, call the Alzheimer office at 519â€"742â€"1422. Waterloo North Presbyterian Church is located at 685 Highpoint Ave., near Northfield Drive, in Waterâ€" loo. For more information call 519â€"888â€"7870. Pride Stables, a therapeutic horseback riding proâ€" gram for children with disabilities, need individuals to lead its horses and sidewalk with its riders. Volunteers must be 15 years of age or older. Training dates are March 20 and 28 from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m., and March 24 from noon to 2 p.m. Registration is not required. The session begins on April 2. The ninth annual Waterloo marathon, hosted by St, John Ambulance, is on April 22. â€" Volunteers can become involved on race day with registration, pledge collection, foodâ€"kit prepaâ€" ration and distribution, or as course marshals. The Alzheimer Society of Kitchener Waterloo will premiere the critically acclaimed film Away From Her this Thursday at the Princess Twin Cinema in Waterloo. Polley, along with cast and crew from the movie, will answer questions after the film. â€" Admission is a freeâ€"will offering, and the church is wheelchair accessible. ‘For more information, call 519â€"653â€"4686 or visit www.pridestables.com. People can run, jog, walk or volunteer to be part of the fun. Participant and volunteer support will generate funds for medical supplies, ambulance mainteâ€" nance and firstâ€"aid training. The YWCA is looking for volunteers to serve on its faith communities committee, whose mandate is to raise funds in the region‘s faith communities for Mary‘s Place and the FWCA‘s 60â€"bed emergency shelter for homeless women and their children. Members from interfaith communities are wel come. For more information, call Sheryt Loeffler at 519â€" 576â€"8856, ext. 106, or email her at sheryl.loefer@ywcakw.on.ca. Film supports local group Contact Bob at 519â€"579â€"6285 or email bobj@kwsja.com to sign up. Hilton family to perform Volunteers needed | l...../i’