Colts Cheerleader accepts challenge to shave head for leukemia

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that Colts' mascot Blue will shave the head of a Colts cheerleader if the organization can raise $10,000 for leukemia research.

Over the weekend, Blue issued a challenge to the Colts cheerleaders via Twitter.

ATTENTION @ nflcoltscheer : If I raise $10,000 4 leukemia research, will a cheerleader let me shave her head at our next game? #CHUCKSTRONG

— Blue Colts Mascot (@BlueColtsMascot) November 11, 2012

He said if he could raise the money by Nov. 25, he wanted one cheerleader to agree to have her head shaved in honor of coach Chuck Pagano, who is recovering from leukemia.

Sunday, Colts cheerleader Megan M. accepted the challenge.

@ bluecoltsmascot count me in! I'll do it I'm #ColtStrong

— MeganNFLCheerleader (@ColtsCheerMegan) November 11, 2012

If the money is raised by the Nov. 25 Colts vs. Bills game, Blue will shave Megan's head at the game. Fans can donate to the cause on the Colts website .

All money raised through the challenge will benefit leukemia research at the IU Health Simon Cancer Center.

You can view a video of Megan M. accepting the challenge here .