With hard work, dedication and a lot of passion, Locks for Cause was selected as the Registered Student Organization (RSO) of the Month for October. Locks for Cause has been on NSU’s campus for six years, but has since grown and adapted.
President of Locks for Cause Simran Agarwal, a junior biology major, explained that the club used to focus on one main event, which involved asking participants to cut and donate their hair to make wigs for children with cancer. Recently, the club’s goals have shifted to promoting cancer awareness throughout the year.
“I think Locks for Cause is really unique because it’s not like the other pre-health clubs we have on campus. We really focus toward promoting cancer awareness and raising funds for research,” said Agarwal. “Each month has a different ribbon, so we try to do events that are tailored to that month to promote cancer awareness on campus.”
Agarwal is happy to see all of the club’s planning in action.
“I think the best experience [for me] would be planning and executing events. Last year, we were more in the planning stage and this year we’re actually doing stuff on campus. It’s really great to see our name out there and people actually recognizing us,” said Agarwal.
Locks for Cause also volunteers at Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Hospital once a month and are working on a project for the hospital.
“We work a lot with Joe Dimaggio’s Children’s Hospital, so we’re going to be decorating ornaments and having people sign motivational quotes. Those ornaments will go to the Christmas tree at Joe Dimaggio’s,” said Agarwal.
Agarwal hasn’t forgotten about all the effort and hardwork that her e-board has put in, either. She recognizes the passion that her e-board has for the club, and knows that she could never do it all by herself.
“Without their help, we would not be RSO of the month,” said Agarwal. “I would also like to thank our adviser Aaren Blair. She’s really supportive of our club.”
Locks for Cause has taken their passion and made it a driving force for the success of their club. With all their planned events to help spread awareness and education, it is no wonder why they are October’s RSO of the month.
Agarwal explained, “The best part [of Locks for Cause] is being able to share our passion for this club on campus.”
This month for “No Shave November,” Locks for Cause will be holding a fundraiser the week after Thanksgiving for men’s health and prostate cancer. They will be selling hot chocolate and other holiday items.
The club is currently planning events for next semester, including a faculty mixer.
“We’re going to have researchers coming in, doctors will be coming in and sharing their experience with cancer and then survivors as well,” said Agarwal.
Locks for Cause meetings are open to anyone and everyone who is interested. Meetings usually take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays, depending on the availability the club’s members. The club invites guest speakers, professors and cancer survivors to attend their meetings and share their stories to promote education and awareness.
