Colts cheerleaders shave their heads to honor cancer-stricken Chuck Pagano

4:29PM EST November 25. 2012 - Indianapolis Colts fans far exceeded the $10,000 in donations needed for a member of the team's cheerleading squad to shave her head. So, on Sunday, Megan M. sat in a chair and had her hair cut in front of a sold out crowd in Indianapolis as a show of support with cancer-stricken coach Chuck Pagano.

The second-year cheerleader agreed earlier this month to shave her head if fans donated more than $10,000 for cancer research. The spport was greater than expected, as donations topped $22,000.

Megan went through with the cut during the fourth quarter of the Indianapolis win over the Buffalo Bills. Another cheerleader, Crystal B., joined Megan in getting her head shaved. Blue, the mascot, started the sheering but handed the clippers to a more experienced stylist later.

"I've just had personal experiences with people who have had cancer," Megan told Daniel Miller of 24-Hour News 8. "I've had mentors and family members and volunteer at Riley and met little girls who have lost their hair and beat cancer multiple times. Just seeing struggles they went through and how they could overcome that and still have confidence and fight this fight without their hair - they are really my inspiration for doing this."

Megan pulls off the look beautifully. We're sure Crystal will too, once she gets rid of the Ben Franklin 'do.

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    • Supporting the NFL's Salute to Service, the Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the second half of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
    • Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium. Cincinnati won the game 28-6.
    • Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform before the first half of the game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta.
    • A New Orleans Saints Saintsations cheerleader looks on during the national anthem before the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
    • Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders perform during the game against the Detroit Lions on Veterans Day.
    • New England Patriots cheerleaders perform during the first quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium.
    • A Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader performs during the game against the San Diego Chargers on Veterans Day.
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    • A Minnesota Vikings cheerleader performs during the second half of the game against the Detroit Lions.
    • Baltimore Ravens cheerleaders perform with red, white and blue pom poms during the game against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium.
    • Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders perform during the second half of the game against the Detroit Lions on Veterans Day.
    • A New Orleans Saints Saintsations cheerleader performs before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
    • Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders wear military-inspired outfits for the game against the San Diego Chargers on Veterans Day.
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