The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Luciano Duffy (Luke), the founder of Lose Your Locks with Luke, gets his head shaved to honor the memory of his friend Marik. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Ryan Costa paints a rock. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Mike (MikeþÄôs Barber Shop), Darlene Lisle (Brownstone Barbers), Stephanie Alfono (CosmoProf), JD (Antenna Salon), Sylvie Murphy (Essence), and Kate Gallagher (Essence) cut peopleþÄôs hair at the event. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Sebastian gets his head shaved by Darlene Lisle (Brownstone Barbers). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Franco from 100.9 K Hits FM radio takes a video of his head being shaved by JD (Antenna Salon) for his audience. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Debora Calle and Ally Tryon sell Lose Your Locks with Luke t-shirts. Money raised goes to Camp Rising Sun. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. A translator helps Jamal, who uses sign language, to talk about his best friend Marik to a crowd. He met Marik in middle school and Marik was there for Jamal when he was sad. Marik was like a brother to him. He misses him. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Kelly Tucker (MarikþÄôs mom) hugs Luke Duffy after her speech. Luke organized the event to help Marik whose last wish was for donations to his favorite place, Camp Rising Sun. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Alexa Charles talks about her and her best friend Marik. She had osteosarcoma and went to Camp Rising Sun, too. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Luciani Duffy (Luke), the founder of Lose Your Locks with Luke talks about Marik and when he was a camper himself. He met Marik there and they became friends. Currently, Luke is cancer free. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Jamie Gowdy gets his hair cut by Mike (MikeþÄôs Barber Shop). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Sebastian, Abby, and Lucy get their hair cut. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Mike, Lisa, Luke, Trent, and Clay Duffy pose for a family photo before the guys get their heads shaved to honor MarikþÄôs memory. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. ItþÄôs a tradition at Camp Rising Sun for campers to paint a rock and then add them to a rock garden. The rocks painted at the event will create a rock garden at the American School for the Deaf, a school Marik attended. He also got to meet Dwayne þÄúThe RockþÄù Johnson on the set of the movie Rampage. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Finished painted rocks dry in the sunlight. ItþÄôs a tradition at Camp Rising Sun for campers to paint a rock and then add them to a rock garden. The rocks painted at the event will create a rock garden at the American School for the Deaf, a school Marik attended. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Antonio gets his head shaved by Mike (MikeþÄôs Barber Shop). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. John Romano gets his pink dyed hair shaved off. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Kyle Corner looks at his hair that got shaved off. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Trent Duffy gets his head shaved. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Nitya Bhattarai gets his head shaved by Darlene Lisle (Brownstone Barbers). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. People watch and take photos as Luke Duffy gets his head shaved by Mike (MikeþÄôs Barber Shop). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Nitya Bhattarai looks in a mirror to see what his newly shaved head looks like. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Clay Duffy gets his head shaved. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Allie LaMotte gets her hair parted by Kate Gallagher (Essence) before getting it cut. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Elizabeth Gallagher gets her hair cut by Sylvie Murphy (Essence). Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News
The second annual Lose Your Locks with Luke was held at Old Saybrook High School on Saturday, October 20th. People gathered to get their hair cut or shaved off to honor the memory of Marik, a friend of LukeþÄôs and others, who died from cancer a few years ago. There was also rock painting, refreshments, music, a raffle, and a dunk tank. Money raised from the event goes to Camp Rising Sun which allows children with cancer to attend for free. Allie LaMotte holds her cut hair while Cassie Johnson touches it and Jillian Pernal and Bella LaMotte hang out nearby. Kate Gallagher (Essence) sprays water on AllieþÄôs hair before continuing to cut her hair. Photo by Meglin Bodner/Harbor News