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Saturday, August 16

The Fourth Annual “Locks of Love Day” will be held on Saturday August 16, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bucs and Bulls Heaven, 14823 North Florida Ave., in conjunction with the 2008 Pewter Nation Pep Rally.

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has proclaimed August 16 as “Locks of Love Day Tampa Bay.” Bucs and Bulls Heaven is once again teaming up with “The Pirate Lady,” as she hosts the annual event when Bucs fans will be able to donate their 10-inch ponytails. Hair donations made at the event benefit “Locks of Love”, a non-profit organization that provides children with custom, vacuum-fitted hairpieces made entirely from donated human hair.

All hair donors will receive goodie bags and be entered to win a game day makeover. Prizes will be given for the longest ponytail, youngest and oldest donor, and more. At last year’s event, more than 90 feet of hair and 84 ponytails were collected for Locks of Love.

There will be plenty of activities for the entire family throughout the rally including food, drinks, music, balloons, beads and more. In addition, those whose hair isn’t quite long enough yet can still make life-changing donations at the Florida Bloodmobile.

Bucs fans will get to enjoy a special fashion show, featuring all the latest fan gear. They can also have their picture taken with “The Pirate Lady,” “Big Nasty,” and other “Pewter Nation Super Fans.”

To get to Bucs and Bulls Heaven folks can take I-275 to Fletcher Avenue and go north on Florida Avenue, or take the Bearss Avenue exit and go south on Florida Avenue. The store is located on the east side of the street at 14823 North Florida Ave., just south of Bearss. Their telephone number is 813-908-BUCS (2827).