My name is Russell Hurlbert, owner of Viva Hair & Spa in Orchard Park and Coordinator for "VIVA for Life, an Evening of Celebration". We opened our salon in September 2004 and have been deeply moved and inspired to be so involved with our clients who have been dealing with breast cancer.
We count ourselves very fortunate to be a part of such intimate details in their lives. The wigs, the shaving of the hair, the weeks of courage, the hair returning and finally making the client feel as she made it full circle and see herself as she once was. It is very spiritual for me personally bringing what I do for a living to reality and what is important in Life!
ViVA for Life has now become an annual event to mark not only the Anniversary of the salon but an opportunity for all of us at VIVA Hair and Spa, the committee members and friends to give back and make a difference in our community.
Please help us raise necessary money for the WNY Breast Resource Center at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and help honor the brave survivors, fighters and supporters of breast cancer in our area.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Become a Naming, Diamond, Silver or Crystal Sponsor
- Purchase an Ad in the Celebration Program
- Donate an In-Kind Item to the Auction
- Purchase Celebration Ticket Blocks
- Purchase Individual Tickets
- Make a Monetary Donation
- Organize Volunteers from Your Company
- Volunteer
We presented a check to Roswell Park in the amount of $28,400 from the first annual event in 2005, a check for $50,000 from the second annual event in 2006, a check for over $85,000 from the third annual event in 2007 and raised $75,000 in 2008! The event has become a huge success and this year can be even better with your support!
