The Engineering Head Shave started in 2003, when Ron Wicentowich, father of Gary and Graeme Wicentowich (EE 2006, MecE 2008 Alumni) passed away on February 11th, 2004 after a long battle with cancer. Louis Bezuidenhout, an ESS executive and friend of the Wicentowich family organized Razored for Ron, a charity head shave.

The Engineering Head Shave has become an annual event put on by the ESS and, to date, the event has raised over $275,000 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. This is one of the biggest and most meaningful ESS events of the year. It has a direct impact on many affected by cancer in Alberta; it is both an honour and a privilege to host such a significant event.

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