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WestCMR pledges funds for pediatric cancer research through its Cut Funds The Cure fundraiser

| Jo-Lynn Brown

West Coast Medical Resources (WestCMR), a distributor of surgical disposables, is recruiting volunteers to participate in its Cut Funds The Cure fundraiser, on June 2, 2023.

The company pledges to donate $100 per person who receives a military buzz cut, provided at no cost by Barley & Mane Barberspa, to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

The event will be held at WestCMR’s headquarters, at 520 Howard Court, in Clearwater, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Individuals willing to participate by committing to a military buzz cut for the cause are asked to RSVP by emailing PhilanthropyCommittee@westcmr.com. Refreshments and light bites will be served and free parking will be available.

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