No one would blame you if you confused the patio at Sonny’s Italian Kitchen in Sturgeon Bay for a barbershop on Wednesday. Ten people participated in DoorCancer’s Clip for a Cause, opting to have their heads shaved in exchange for donations for the Door County-based charity. Shaving heads is a sign of solidarity for those supporting loved ones fighting cancer. While three professional hairstylists were on hand, sons, daughters, grandchildren, and friends often had the honors of the first snip of scissors or the first pass of an electric razor. Thousands of dollars were raised through the event, a point of pride for DoorCancer Board Member Kristen Jeanquart.

After this year, the Door County Clip for a Cause will occur every five years. After giving $1,300 in its first year, DoorCancer has distributed more than $2.5 million to Door County families over the last 25 years, providing thousands of dollars every month. The organization supports Door County families impacted by cancer in several ways, whether gas cards and hotel stays to defray travel costs or cover rent or utility bills when money gets tight.