12th Annual Event on March 11 Expected to Raise More Than $3.5 Million
QUINCY, Mass., March 6, 2025 -- Granite Telecommunications, a leading $1.8 billion provider of communications and technology solutions to businesses and government agencies, will host its 12th annual "Saving by Shaving" event to raise funds for pediatric research and treatments at Boston Children's Hospital.
Local leaders, celebrities and sports stars will join Granite CEO Rob Hale and thousands of Granite teammates, family and friends for the event, which will be held March 11, 2025, at Granite's headquarters in Quincy, Mass. (Note the event is closed to the public, but open to media. See below for press pass information.)
In the past 11 years, more than 10,000 people have participated in the "Saving by Shaving" events by shaving their heads and donating their hair, raising more than $55 million for charitable organizations.
WHAT: Granite "Saving by Shaving" Fundraiser benefitting Boston Children's Hospital
- For each person who shaves their head or donates at least 8 inches of their hair, Granite will donate $2,500, which is matched dollar for dollar by the Hale family, for a total of $5,000 per head to fund pediatric research and treatments for The Every Child Fund at Boston Children's Hospital.
- Additionally, all locks of hair will be donated to Hair We Share, which creates custom wigs free of charge for those affected by medical hair loss.
- Plus, a donation of $100 will be made for every "chemo cap" (a hat for cancer patients who've lost hair due to chemotherapy) created by the Granite Fiber Art's team.
WHO:
Granite CEO Rob Hale, along with Granite teammates, families and friends, will be joined by community leaders and celebrities, including:
Dignitaries
- Thomas Koch, Mayor of Quincy
- Kevin Churchwell, MD, President/CEO, Boston Children's Hospital
- Dick Argys, Executive Vice President, Hospital, Satellite and Ambulatory Operations and Chief Culture Officer, Boston Children's Hospital
Sports Legends
- NFL Coach Mike Vrabel, New England Patriots
- NBA Coach Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics
- Joe Andruzzi, New England Patriots
Personalities
- Greg Hill, WEEI, "The Greg Hill Morning Show"
Barbers & Stylists
In addition, the "Saving by Shaving" event is supported by Granite's business customers and local businesses, including professional barbers and stylists who will donate their time and expertise.
- Hairplace One
- Salon Matteo
- Paul's Barber Shop
- Mackie's Barber Shop
- Shear Excitement
- Milton Barber Shop
- Supercuts
Catering
- Dunkin' Donuts is providing coffee and breakfast, and Sodexo will cater lunch for the volunteers and barbers/stylists.
WHEN: 8 a.m.–11 a.m. EST, March 11, 2025
WHERE: 150 Newport Ave. Ext., Quincy, MA 02171
PRESS CHECK-IN
For security reasons, our celebrity guests request that all press register in advance and onsite:
- In advance by email or phone: Khali Henderson, khenderson@buzztheory.com or 480.848.6726; Jeremy Robison, jrobison@granitenet.com or 617.837.4027
- Onsite: 8:30-9:00 a.m. at the Press Check-in table
- Onsite
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