Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht wanted to think of a way to inspire his team to raise a large amount of money for pediatric cancer research, and nothing gets the donations flowing in like the promise of a shaved head.
On Monday, Licht proudly had his head shaved after the Bucs raised $130,000 for pediatric cancer research with their “Cut for a Cure” campaign. He said his kids also helped out by raising $200 at their lemonade stand.
Video: Bucs GM Jason Licht says his kids had a lemonade stand to help raise money for @PediatricCancer, meaning dad would get head shaved. pic.twitter.com/g3qXs1GCPk
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) June 4, 2018
Bucs GM Jason Licht making good on his promise to get his head shaved if players and staff raised $100,000 for @PediatricCancer research. @jasonrlicht pic.twitter.com/XDDdOl3Zre
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) June 4, 2018
Newly trimmed Bucs GM Jason Licht proudly holds up oversized check for $123,000 toward @PediatricCancer. Gerald McCoy doesn’t like odd numbers, rounds it up to $130,000 himself. pic.twitter.com/sc08DkGf5C
— Greg Auman (@gregauman) June 4, 2018
We have seen some NFL stars use a similar motivational tactic in the past, and fortunately it never gets old. Licht’s new look will take some getting used to, but it’s a great reminder to help out the less fortunate any way we can.
