HUDSON, NC (October 6, 2016)…Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Cosmetology Department hosted its third annual “Students for a Cure Event” on Monday, Oct. 3 on the Caldwell Campus in Hudson.
Cosmetology students offered manicure, haircut and styling services in exchange for donations for the Foothills NC Susan G. Komen organization. In total, 54 students participated. The event served 61 clients and raised more than $360 for NC Foothills Susan G. Komen.
According to Cosmetology Director Lisa Rector, the event is a valuable learning experience for students in many ways. “The students and instructors work really hard preparing for this event. It is a benefit to our students because it gives them experience in charity work, helps them understand empathy, and it is a great way to give back to our community while also practicing the skills they’re learning in the classroom,” said Rector. “Students get really excited about the event. They all know someone who has or has had cancer and this event gives them an opportunity to work as a team to raise money and awareness for a cause that hits home for many of them.”
For more information about the Cosmetology Program at CCC&TI, call 828-726-2200 or visit www.cccti.edu.