Katie Parenzan

💛 Shaving for the Brave 💛

By Katie Parenzan | 45 Years Young | 10th Wedding Anniversary Shave – Sept 26, 2025

Kia Ora, friends and kind strangers—

I’m doing this for a truly important cause. Every day, eight children in New Zealand are diagnosed with cancer or leukemia. I’ve seen firsthand the toll this horrible disease takes—not just on the children, but on their families, their futures, their joy.  

These young warriors NEED to know they’re not alone. Even if we’ve never met them, we can stand beside them. We can cheer for them. We can show them that they are seen, loved, and celebrated as the true heroes they are.

I once said I’d never shave my head completely. But this year, I’m doing just that—on my 10th wedding anniversary, no less. Because love is about showing up. And this is my way of showing up for those who need it most.

🎯 My fundraising goal: $1,000+  

It may not seem like much, but every single dollar helps. Every donation is a message to a child: You matter. You’re not alone.

Please, please help me raise as much as we can for these brave souls. Your generosity could change a life—and remind someone out there that even strangers can be family when it matters most.

With all my heart,  

Katie Parenzan