In June of 2016, I found a battle that I wanted to enlist in. I thought that shaving my head and all my facial hair would be a great way to contribute to a cause that supports children with cancer. I felt good in my support that day, but I knew for me, that wasn’t good enough for me. Let me explain. That day, I saw numerous children who had fought and still are fighting an opponent that they can’t see or can’t describe really how their opponent takes all the energy and strength out of them everyday. Seeing these brave heroes and their families made me want to implement an all-out blitz to crush their nasty opponent called “Cancer.” As a football coach for nearly 3 decades, I know something about implementing schemes for brutal offenses. How brutal is cancer’s offense on children? Let’s just say children cancer is more potent than any triple option I’ve ever seen and the funds for the premier defenders aren’t enough to pay for their services. Extreme situations are cause to take drastic measures. So after I shaved my head, I looked at my wife and said, “I’m letting everything grow out, will you support me?” Surprised and knowing sometimes I change my mind after awhile, she agreed. On March 17, 2017, there was an event where I could have shaved my head and all my facial hair; my conscious wouldn’t let me attend. And on May 20th there is another event where I won’t be shaving because my year commitment won’t be up. My commitment will be up on June 24th at Lincoln Park for St. Baldrick’s Foundation “Brave The Shave” Fundraiser. I take pride in helping kids and when I can do something that isn’t normal for me to do, I go all out. I sat a humble goal of raising $400 but, truth be told, I have a hunch that I can do better. The looks of, “Why so much hair?” or “When is he getting his haircut?” is tolerable to me. Finding a cure to beat cancer for children beats all the questions of why I am doing this. If you feel like I do, please donate at here. Thank you for your support, Coach Chris A Luby