The second Sunday in October I’m toeing the line at the Chicago Marathon. Maybe I’ll get a Boston Qualifying time. Maybe I’ll just *have* a good time. What is certain is that I’ll be running to support the American Cancer Society. Know who else is supporting the cause? Salvatore Di Dino, the owner of Salvo Capelli Salon right here in Bay Ridge. He’s the artist behind my highlights and shaggy bob so perfectly executed that even I can’t mess it up when I get out of the salon. And now here’s your chance to support the cause too! Salvo generously has donated five gift certificates to be raffled off to benefit ACS: Win one of four certificates for a blowout or one for a free haircut. Enter with 1 ticket for $5, 5 tickets for $20, or 10 tickets for $50. All proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society’s life-saving research and support for cancer patients and their families. Bring some beauty into your life – on multiple levels.

Raffle entry ends 11 pm July 10. Winner picked July 11. Though that's 7-11, when everyone wins a free Slurpee.