Cut-athon to benefit owner of Dazzlz Spa and Salon in Barnegat

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The event will support Dazzlz Spa and Salon owner
Maryanne Giannini as she battles the hardship of cancer.

A long-time, local business owner battling different cancer diagnoses is in need of community support. To help Dazzlz Spa and Salon owner Maryanne Giannini, 57, during this difficult time, her employees will be hosting a Cut-A-Thon at the salon, located at 912 West Bay Ave. in Barnegat, on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to Giannini via a trust fund.

“She’s always given to the community, so it’s time for the community to pay it back,” said Donna Damion, a stylist at Dazzlz for the past eight years. “She’d give you the shirt off her back. She never said, ‘no’ to any fundraisers, or ‘no’ to any donations, any Chinese auctions, nothing. She always gave something.

“She’s going to have massive medical bills for all of her treatments,” Damion added. “She hasn’t been working. She’s been out of work, and she’s probably not going to be able to return to work. She’s got a home.”

During the benefit, haircuts will be offered for $15; manicures will be $10; and facial waxing will be $5. Suna Darkanat and Nelli Melendez Steverson, two previous Dazzlz stylists, will be helping out at the event. A 50/50 raffle will also be available.

Psychic readings by psychic/medium Lyn will be given at $10 for 10 minutes. Doreen Knight, owner of Knight and Day Photo Restorations, will be offering old photo alterations at a discounted rate of $12.

“She can take a kid who’s sitting on a couch, or sitting in a sink, and put them in a pumpkin,” Damion explained.

Walk-ins and appointments will be accepted throughout the event.

Individuals interested in simply donating to Giannini can make a contribution via an online Go Fund Me account at gofundme.com/dszj2w.

To set up an appointment for the event, or for more information, call 609-698-2277.

— Kelley Anne Essinger


This article was published in The SandPaper.