The 2009 Amador County Camp Out for Cancer saw hundreds of campers gathered at Argonaut High School to raise nearly $96,000 for local cancer needs. Cancer survivors, teams of campers, and community volunteers, including many high school students, participated in the 24-hour event that included spending the night in tents on the football field. Workers filled luminary bags with sand and candles, prepared meals for the hungry crowd, played games, and had their heads shaved in support of cancer victims – all leading up to Saturday night’s moving Illumination Ceremony. With over 2300 lighted luminaries honoring cancer victims and survivors ringing the entire football field, the names of the honored were read aloud while the campers walked the track in silence. This year's theme was "Going Hollywood for a Cure" and we got a show as thunder and lightning marked the early hours of the event.

View photos from this year's event.

We thank everyone for their generous support of this event, which allows Amador STARS to expand its services in Amador County. STARS is proud to help meet local cancer needs and assist in the search for a cure. Together, we can make a difference!


The 6th Annual Amador County Bunco for Breast Cancer will take place on April 30, 2010 at the Italian Picnic Grounds Hall. Mark your calendars now! Download the flyer and registration form.

Last year's Bunco event, sponsored by Pioneer Travel, was held on April 24th at the Jackson Rancheria. The event featured live and silent auctions with generous donations by many local individuals and businesses.

In another sellout, nearly 1% of Amador County's population showed up wearing pink! 360 dice-throwing players laughed and cheered in the spirit of fun and friendship while raising money for breast cancer. Our 5 year total for bunco events is nearly $63,000. We are so grateful for the strong community support that allows us to provide important services to local cancer patients.

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Great Amador Head Shave for Locks of Love

Aubrey Backovich cut her hair to donate for Locks of Love. It is the second time she has donated to Locks of Love This year's Great Amador Head Shave kicked off June 10th with 8 brave souls shaving their heads Billy Scarborough shaved his head in honor of his grandmother who is a cancer survivor. He also participated in Camp Out for Cancer last year. and three cutting ponytails for Locks of Love. More than $500 in donations was collected for the Amador STARS. Executive Director Ginger Rolf says she was happy with the participation. Stylists Kelly DeBoard, Laura Imperial, and Chandra Uselton donated their time at the event.

The Great Amador Head Shave continued at Camp Out for Cancer on September 20th. Our volunteer stylists cut 12 ponytails for Locks of Love and shaved 8 heads, with Don Brown raising $2,500 by cutting his hair!

For more info or to sign up for next year's Great Amador Head Shave, please call the STARS office at 223-1246.