Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care? 

This is Year 14 of shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research.  In addition to honoring Colton Steinhorst, I would also like to honor Jillian J.

Jillian’s Story:

One month before high school graduation, Jillian learned a “likely cyst” was actually a myeloid sarcoma associated with AML leukemia. After induction chemotherapy and a month in the hospital, she achieved remission and was matched to a stem cell donor from the national registry requiring more chemotherapy, radiation and another month in the hospital post transplant. She is currently 6 months post transplant and cancer free while enrolling in her first semester of college as a part time student with frequent tests and scans for the next 5 years. 

A challenge among friends 25 years ago has become the largest volunteer movement to Conquer Kids’ Cancer. This year, I’m joining thousands of others to shave my head to raise money for childhood cancer research!

Did you know, 1 in 5 kids diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. won’t survive? For those who do, more than 96% have severe or life-threatening conditions by the time they are 50.

Each shaved head, every dollar donated, creates a ripple effect of progress for kids with cancer.

Your gift will give kids and their families hope, supporting the best research across the country, through the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Together, let’s give these kids the lifetime they deserve. Thank you for your support!