Brotherhood of Bald People Worldwide

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Anyone can order a ticket - even if they can't show; the proceeds will go towards the Chris Mitchell Memorial Fund. If anyone has auction items that they'd like to donate for the silent auction - shaving items, collectibles, sports stuff, tickets, music, etc., there is also a donation site at www.258heaven.org

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Finally! I've been wanting to get this one out for a while. This t-shirt will be available in the online store soon:

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Bald is the new hair and we've got the t-shirt that says so! The guys on the forum liked the saying, so we figured, why not? Let's make the t-shirt!

Check it out in the online store: 

http://www.brotherhoodofbaldpeople.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=42

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Found a few bald head care tips online today. Check it out:

http://www.menshaircaretips.com/bald-head-care.html

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

As some of you may know, our friend and fellow Brotherhood member, Chris Mitchell was killed in a car accident last week. To the Brotherhood, Chris leaves behind a legacy of bald pride. Here is a note I received from Chris' daughter yesterday:

Hello to all:

My name is Alicia Mitchell, Chris Mitchell's daughter. I am writing to you because I really feel like I need to share some things with you guys. I know you guys were my dad's favorite client. You know I will never forget when he first told me about your group. He was so incredibly proud to be working with such amazing people. He loved being bald. I dont think I WILL EVER know another person that was as proud as him. I know how happy he was when he got a new shirt from you guys, and I'm saddened to know he'll never be able to wear the newest " Hair is overrated" one. Your company really gave joy and inspiration to my father and his business. I thank you for working with him, and praying for our family in this hard time.

Thank you.

Alicia & Abby

Chris and "Bob" (The Brotherhood Mascot):

One of Chris' last posts: "Hair is so Overrated. I like it, I love it, I want some more of it."

RIP Chris

Mitchell, Christopher R. "Chris" age 44, of Elk River, died tragically in an auto accident on April 11, 2008. Preceded in death by his father Richard. Survived by his children, Christopher R. Jr., Alicia, Ryan and Austin; granddaughter, Abigail; and his mother, Lil Mitchell. Also survived by his sister, Mary Joy (Kurt) Becker and their children Alex, Molly and Jacob; brother, Fr. John Mitchell; and many friends and business associates.

Owner and CEO of 25-8 Marketing. Chris enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. "He will be always remembered and deeply missed."

Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon Thursday at the Church of St. Andrew 566 4th St. NW Elk River. Visitation 4-8 PM Wed at Dare's Funeral Home 805 Main St. Elk River, MN 763-441-1212 and 1 hour prior to Mass at church. Interment St. Andrew's parish cemetery.

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to the Christopher Mitchell Memorial Fund 3878 Highland Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 C/O Fr. John Mitchell.

Published in the Star Tribune from 4/14/2008 - 4/15/2008

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator 

I received some heartbreaking news last night...

Chris Mitchell "AKA Waliguy" was killed in a car accident yesterday afternoon.



Chris was our marketing consultant. He contacted the Brotherhood about a year ago because he saw something that he felt had incredible potential. He had as much passion for the cause as we do. In fact, he often told me that he had a hard time separating his work with the Brotherhood with his passion for it. He always gave at least three times more to this organization than he was ever compensated for. The last time I spoke with Chris, he called us his "favorite" client. Chris' girlfriend called today to let us know what had happened because he talked about the Brotherhood all the time. He will be so greatly missed. He was so excited about the upcoming Saints game. It's going to be incredibly hard for us to do it without him.The event will go on as scheduled July 26, 2008 and will be dedicated in his memory. 

We received this note from his girlfriend Linda:

Hello to all of you.

My name is Linda. I am Chris's girlfriend. I received word of the accident around 1pm this afternoon from his daughter. I rushed to the hospital but it was too late for all of us...he was gone.

I know he enjoyed the this website immensely. He would talk about you all as true friends...not virtual reality. Julie is right, he was a part of this because of his passion for what he believes in...the Brotherhood was not a job...it was a passion for Chris. It was a part of who he was.

He embraced his baldness and enjoyed a community that shared that same boldness. You all got to know Chris a bit....his humor, passion and zest for life is unmistakeable and contagious. He will be truly missed by all who loved him.

Thank you so much for your thoughts and kind words. Please feel free to contact me for more information. I can give you my number if you'd like to reach me.

Chris was an amazing person. He was a man of character, values and integrity and always strived to be the best he could be.

His life lives on in his memory. He will be loved and missed by all that knew him.

Please keep his family in your prayers. He has 3 children and a grandbaby who lost a father/grandfather way too soon.

Linda

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Found this on YouTube today. Debbie Davies singing "Bald Headed Baby":

By: Del Jones, USA Today 

CEOs seem to instinctively know that it's better to be authoritative than indecisive. They know about the vision thing and the passion thing. They even know a few leadership lessons that aren't taught in business school — such as, it helps to be tall.But an unscientific survey of USA TODAY's panel of CEOs and other evidence suggest that baldness might be a blind spot for many.

TELL US: If you had to change your hair or your height to make it to the top of the corporate ladder, which would you choose?

CEOs say being bald doesn't impede success and, given a choice, it's better to be bald than short. So widely held is this conventional wisdom among top executives that when asked to choose, most CEOs say they'd take 2 more inches of height over a full head of Robert Redford hair.

Click Here to Finish the Article:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/2008-03-13-bald-ceos_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip 

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Here we are again, kickin' out another great new design. The first run of t-shirts using this design will be printed on the front side of white t-shirts and will be available for purchase in the online store in just a few weeks.

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Submitted by Waliguy:

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Here's more information:

There is a beautiful and brave new world for people living with hair loss and baldness.

It is called Alopecia World, and it is the first and only social networking site for hair loss 'sufferers,' their friends, and their loved ones.

Launched in March 2008, the site already has scores of members from around the world.

It is also feature-rich, fun, and fulfills the desire of countless alopecians for a beloved community to call their own.

Julie Olson, Mission Coordinator

Oh the crazy things that people have done to try to grow hair. Wow!