HIGH SPRINGS - A woman fighting breast cancer will likely lose her hair to chemotherapy.

Her good friend is willing to give her hair in friendly charity.

In Thursday evening's "Keep it or Lose it" fundraiser, supporters can decide  whether hairstylist Christina Benck will shave her head by dropping money in donation boxes.

The fundraiser is to raise support for Benck's friend, Betty Patterson, a colleague at The Hair and Nail Depot in High Springs.

Patterson was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and faces months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Supporters say they are hoping to raise at least seven months of salary for Patterson, who has worked at the salon for 16 years. 

Anyone wishing to donate can bring donation to the salon, located off of Main Street in High Springs.