On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Hastings Beauty School opened to provide “Team John” Haircuts for the public. John “Mikko” Gegan, who is a 5-year-old resident of Hastings, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma early this past spring. Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer that develops from nerve tissue. John has been receiving chemotherapy and is scheduled to have surgery to remove a tumor. All proceeds – almost $600 – went to the Gegan family to provide support for medical bills.
People came from Hastings and the surrounding communities to get the discounted haircuts and help provide support to John and his family. The staff of Hastings Beauty School donated their time to help supervise all the haircuts and assist the students in providing the services. Everyone had a great time and the support from the community was heartwarming.
For more information on John visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johngegen
Here is an article from the Hastings Gazette: http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27529/
For more information on John visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/johngegen
Here is an article from the Hastings Gazette: http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/event/article/id/27529/