Thanks to the very talented and very dedicated staff at the Serenity Salon (13761 W. 85 th Drive in 5 Parks), more than $5,000 was raised during a Cut-A-Thon in support of the Ralston House.

Haircuts, facials, manicures, pedicures and massages were the services offered during the 4-hour fund-raising event held in November.

Each service ($25) plus tips and sponsorship of the staff at Serenity went directly to Ralston House.

"We are so thankful for the generosity of the team at the Serenity Salon. They gave up their time on a Sunday, away from their families, to make the difference in the life of a child," said Don Moseley, director of Ralston House.

Ralston House is a family-friendly site for JeffersonCounty law enforcement agencies and other health professionals to interview children who've been physically or sexually abused. Hundreds of children visit the site each year where they begin the healing process from these traumatic events.