OK Woman Shaves Head To Prepare For MS Treatment

OKLAHOMA CITY -

A former Edmond school teacher battling Multiple Sclerosis (MS) decided to shave off all her hair Saturday as she prepares for a stem cell transplant soon.

Pamela Gooch says she's always been known for her long and curly brown hair. That was until today when she made the major move to cut it all off to raise awareness for the debilitating disease she's fighting.

"It's kind of been a security for me and at this point in my life...I don't think I need it anymore," said Gooch.

At 41-years old, Gooch is having all her hair braided in small sections.

"I tie it up here so the hair stays in one place and doesn't go everywhere."

As she was getting her locks ready to be chopped off she took a deep breath and closed her eyes; No countdown. No nothing. With each snip, the cut is started to settle in.

"I look a little different," Gooch said with a laugh.

It was a big change, just like the day she was diagnosed with MS. She has two sons, but says she's oftentimes weak and exhausted and had to quit her job as a Pre-K teacher. In order to help, she's having an experimental stem cell transplant that's only offered in Chicago.

To prep for her for losing her hair during treatment, Gooch gathered her family and friends at Salon W in Nichols Hills to witness her big cut.

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OK Woman Shaves Head To Prepare For MS Treatment