When the NASCAR Busch Series returns to action next weekend at Darlington Raceway, one of its competitors is sure to be sporting a new look. BACE Motorsports driver Damon Lusk did not only remove his helmet during the off-weekend but his hair as well. Helping to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the St. Baldricks Celebration, an event to raise awareness for childhood cancer research, Lusk shaved his locks live in front of a national audience this morning on the ESPN2 program, Cold Pizza . The driver of the #74 Outdoor Channel Chevrolet joined over 3000 participants who have shaved their heads this year during the fundraiser that aids the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF). Since its inception, the St. Baldricks event has raised over $3 million in support of life-saving research for childhood cancer. The event has grown to include participants in over
35 states and four countries. “I have to admit it was a little intimidating at first to have my head shaved,” admits Lusk. “Honestly though, all it took was hearing the many stories from the children this disease affects and those who raise funds for CureSearch and then it seemed that removing my hair was a non-issue, especially when it helps bring awareness to this cause and a smile to the children.” Donning the razor that removed Lusk’s hair was Amy Dilbeck, a childhood cancer survivor and current spokesperson for NCCF and the
St. Baldricks Celebration. Dilbeck is no novice at shaving heads and will continue to bring awareness to St. Baldricks and to CureSearch
this week as she shaves the head of world famous magician, David Blaine. Lusk will continue his partnership with the CureSearch National Childhood Cancer Foundation by running a CureSearch scheme on his #74 Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway on March 27. The St. Baldrick’s Celebration continues nationwide throughout the
month of March. Visit www.stbaldricks.org or call 1-800-458-6223 to participate by becoming a shavee or to make a donation to conquer childhood cancer.(PR)(3-11-2004)
