Meghan Barton of New Horizons Hairstylists concentrates as she shaves the head of Andover Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre. Rene was one of dozens of men, women, and children to get their heads shaved at the St. Baldrick's Foundation fundraiser for childhood cancer research at Proctor Academy on March 29. Thanks to volunteers like Meghan, Rene, and about 100 others, the event raised over $26,000, with the Andover Fire Department alone collecting over $8,500 in donations. Photo: Charlie Darling

The Andover Fire Department was a big part of the St Baldrick's fundraiser, with 15 heads shaved and almost $9,000 raised. Left to right: Scott Davis, John Bridgmon, Stu Randall, Andrew Perkins, Andrew Guptill, Bill Demers, Chuck Ellis, Scott Kidder, Mark Perry, Tim Eltzroth, Rene Lefebvre, Fred Lance, Jeff Miller, Jake Johnson, and Steve Barton. Photo: Meghan Barton

It wasn't just guys getting shaved for the cause! Here's Hope Stevens, Christina Bickford, Brenda Brown, Amy Dillon, Samantha King, and Sophie Viandier queued up for their turns. Photo: Scott Kidder

Holly Noyes and Mary Meier of New Horizons Hairstylists give Andover Fire Department firefighter Scott Kidder the full treatment.

The process of getting shaved was a bit more "exciting" than some of the shavees expected. Here's Beacon editor Charlie Darling trying to maintain a shred or two of dignity. Photo: Scott Kidder

The end result, shocking as it may be, was great fun for a great cause. Photo: Scott Kidder

This is the "before" photo of Beacon editor Charlie Darling. Photo: Scott Kidder

Newly-elected Andover Selectman Sophie Viandier makes her first big change since taking office. Photo: Scott Kidder