Local Barber Shop to Hold Cut-a-Thon to Benefit Premature Babies

Big League Barbers will be offering discounted haircuts on Sunday, March 25 for a cut-a-thon. Proceeds will benefit March of dimes, an organization that raises funds for research and treatments for premature babies.

“My son (Sean) was born 10 weeks premature, “ Lindsey Dechert of Big League Barbers said. Dechert credits March of Dimes for her son’s survival.

Sean is soon approaching his first birthday. When he was born, he weighed three pounds, was bleeding in his lungs and was hooked up to many machines.

“He’s amazing,” Dechert said. “Now he’s free of medications and free of machines. He’s 25 pounds and walking…He’s here because of March of Dimes and what they do. I love March of Dimes.”

Dechert will be participating in a March of Dimes walk on April 29 Last year Dechert’s team, Baby Sean’s Supporters, raised over $1,500. Dechert’s goal for this year’s walk is $1,000 while the team’s is $2,000.

“Last year was the first year I walked,” she said. “Now we’re an ambassador family.” The Dechert’s family tells others about the organization and its benefits.

The walk, which is along the Asbury Park boardwalk, consists of five miles. At the end, there’s a park across the street where entertainment will be provided.

For the event, haircuts will be offered for $10 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

“Everyone’s pitching in,” she said. “The girls are working free that day.”

The event will also feature giveaways, gift certificates for restaurants and a bake sale.

Old cell phones will also be collected, she said. One cell phone is equivalent to a $2 donation to March of Dimes.

Anyone who goes to Big League Barbers that day will get an MVP card, which will qualify customers for a $3, $2 and $1 discount for the next three cuts.

For more information on March of Dimes or to donate to Baby Sean’s Supporters, click here.