By
Ruth Donlin, MS
Leanne Tull, MADS, BCBA
Sofia Pastro, owner of Life of Hair, is a talented young hair stylist and autism awareness advocate. Sofia partnered with DM & Company in Victoria, British Columbia Canada and hosted a cut-a-thon fundraiser for the Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) on May 1, 2016.
The fundraiser had personal significance and sentiment for several of the stylists who have family
members with autism. The event was celebrated with great commitment to promoting autism awareness and science-based interventions.
Within three hours, 35 clients participated and generously raised $1,570!
The volunteers included five stylists, four assistants, a photographer, and a donations collector. ASAT would like to thank all the people who dedicated their time and energy to this unique event! Special accolades go out to:
Hairstylists:
Sofia from Life of Hair
Dwane and crew from DM & Company
Liz from Lavish Salon
Shelley from Salon C
Hairstylists’ assistants:
Mika, Taylor
Chantal and Danalyn (students @ Aveda Institute)
Raffle donations provided by:
Village Butcher
The Whole Beast
Stage Wine Bar
Advertising:
Lindsey from Island Blue Print
Click here to view Sofia’s cut-a-thon fundraiser Facebook post and check Life of Hair’s Facebook page @www.facebook.com/Life-of-Hair
