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September through october 5, 2024

Online Raffle!

We’re bringing our annual fundraiser online and in-person to make it easier for everyone to support The Jill Foundation’s mission.

An adorable pink, Halloween-themed gift set (valued at $200) is now up for an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $10 each, and the lucky winner will be drawn on October 7. (Shipping not available, the winner must pick up).

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June 23rd 2024 | 9am – 3pm

Cutathon Returns!

The beloved Cutathon is back on June 23rd, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Artistic Hair (2821 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA). For a $20 donation, get a stylish haircut and support a great cause! Enjoy raffles, vendors, and more. Haircuts are first-come, first-served.

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Oct 6th 2018 | 9am – 3pm

Artistic Hair’s 10th Annual Cutathon/Fundraiser

The Jill Foundation’s largest event, works to raise money for local hairstylists diagnosed with breast cancer.

For a $20.00 Donation, donors receive a shampoo and haircut from a professional local hairstylists.

A Raffle, consisting of goods and services donated from local businesses, will be held all day.

Oct 7th 2018 | 9am – 3pm

Artistic Hair’s 9th Annual Cutathon/Fundraiser

The Jill Foundation’s largest event, works to raise money for local hairstylists diagnosed with breast cancer.

For a $20.00 Donation, donors receive a shampoo and haircut from a professional local hairstylists.

A Raffle, consisting of goods and services donated from local businesses, will be held all day.

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All Through October

Salon Adelante’s Jill Foundation Raffle

Supporting Salon, Salon Adelante, will be holding a Fundraising Raffle all month long in October.

Visit Salon Adelante to purchase your Raffle Tickets

$1 a ticket or

$5 for 6 tickets

Plenty of great prizes on display all Month long!

Adiana’s Salon & Day Spa Jill Foundation Raffle

Supporting Salon, Adiana’s salon & Day Spa, will be holding a Fundraising Raffle from September 1st – October 31st.

Visit Adiana’s to purchase your Raffle Tickets

Plenty of great prizes on display all Month long!

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Meet Our Directors

Barbara Nolasco

Barbara and her husband have owned and operated their salon, Artistic Hair, in the City of Orange for over 30 years.

While visiting Jill in her hospital room in 2004, Barbara worked with Jill to find a way to help hairstylists in her condition. A constant supporter of the Cut-A-Thon, Jill felt the proceeds could be used to benefit hairstylists diagnosed with breast cancer. The 2004 Cut-A-Thon was the most successful to date, raising $12,000. A week later, Jill lost her battle with the disease.

In 2010 Barabara co-founded The Jill Foundation with her friend, Derek Benson

“I am so humbled and honored to be a part of TJF from the beginning. I am so moved when I take a check to a recipient and I see the impact that TJF can have on a stylist. My passion is to make TJF available for any illness that strikes a hairstylist, esthetician or manicurist.” – Barbara Nolasco

Derek Benson

Derek is native to Orange County and currently lives and works in the City of Orange, CA. He works in human resources for a multinational bank.

Derek Benson and Jill Kester met in 1984, by chance, when Derek stopped by her salon for a haircut one day after work. They became fast friends, and were close over the next 20 years, until she passed away from breast cancer in 2004.

In his free time, Derek gives back to his community through various volunteer organizations. He is presently on the boards of two local non-profits.

In 2010 he co-founded The Jill Foundation with his friend Barbara Nolasco; inspired by Jill Kester’s life and friendship.

If, and when, Derek can get away he also enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling as much as possible.