Updated: Saturday, 16 Mar 2013, 6:53 PM CDTPublished : Saturday, 16 Mar 2013, 6:53 PM CDT GREEN BAY - A St. Patrick's Day tradition occurred in downtown Green Bay Saturday. One which had some individuals wearing a new 'do' ahead of the vacation. Saint Brendan's Inn hosted an head shaving fundraiser for the Saint Baldrick's Foundation. Individuals walked around the barber's seat to have their hair cut. The function raised money for childhood cancer research. Stylists at the function said it's striking to see people release their locks for a great cause. "It is really striking. It requires lots of courage to achieve this, particularly the women that can come out. And we also obtain a large amount of young ones as well that this. It is just type of an overwhelming joy feeling that they are prepared to raise money and cut their heads for such an wonderful cause," said Erin Jeltema. The event raised very nearly $70 thousand for cancer research.
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