Big Rapids High School Students Fundraise for Marching Band With Shaved Head Incentive
Students at Big Rapids High School are aiming to raise $10,000 in their annual cookie dough fundraiser, with the incentive that their band director, Brian Balch, will have his head shaved if they reach the goal. Proceeds will support the…
Traverse City Cadillac, MI, September 17, 2026 —
Students at Big Rapids High School have launched their annual cookie dough fundraiser with an ambitious goal of raising $10,000 to support the marching band. This year’s effort includes a unique incentive: if the students reach their financial target, their band director, Brian Balch, has agreed to have his head shaved.
The fundraiser is a key event for the school’s marching band, as the proceeds are earmarked to cover various expenses associated with the program. These costs can typically include instrument maintenance, sheet music, travel for competitions, and uniform upkeep.
The specific start and end dates for the fundraiser were not provided. Information regarding the total amount raised to date or the breakdown of specific expenses the funds will address was also not detailed in the available summary.
The student-led initiative aims to foster community engagement and support for the arts program within the school. The incentive involving the band director’s head shaving is intended to motivate participation and heighten awareness of the fundraising drive. Further details on the event’s progress are expected to be released as the campaign continues.
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