SOME lifelong locks and beards were lost, but plenty of smiles were found around the ground in Kendall on Saturday.
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The annual fundraiser by the Kendall Blues netted more than $10,000 for four deserving causes.
People rose for Alex McKinnon and Curtis Landers - who was injured playing rugby league in Port Macquarie - as well the Jordan Rice Foundation and the Kim Walters Choices Program.
Fran Morgan was one of those whose head was shaved, bringing in a whopping $1000
Captain-coach of the first grade side, Chris Hanlon, said the day's organisation and spirit was as impressive as his side's victory over South West Rocks Marlins.
"It was absolutely fantastic the way the day was run," Mr Hanlon said.
"The atmosphere was something else from the juniors early on, through to our game and into the auction later."
The commemorative jerseys worn by the players were auction for an average of $400, but some went for as much at $700.
Organiser Rheannon Chapman said a huge amount of work went into making the day a success.
There were a lot of people at the show ground, and the generosity flowed throughout the day.
Mrs Chapman said the event will run again next year, but wasn't sure the players were keen to run around in pink strips too often.
"They looked really good, but I don't think we'll be able to get them to do that too often."
The Camden Haven village's kindness continues the work of Canterbury Bulldogs' major sponsor, Jaycar, who contributed $50,000 to the Rise For Alex Fund last week.
The company's founder, Gary Johnston, also donated $20,000 to Landers' recovery.
"I don't know young Curtis personally," Mr Johnston said.
"I just know he's a junior rugby league player who loves the game, and that's good enough for me."
Mr Johnston said he hopes the gesture encourages other people and groups to "dig deep into their own sky rockets."