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Thomas Bodenstine

helped to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 6, 2024 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Event: Midwestern University SOMA St. Baldrick's Shave For Change

At: Ballydoyles Irish Pub & Restaurant

5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL US

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$500 GOAL

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Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. Help me fund the research that will save their lives!

Fundraising

$409Raised

$500 GOAL

$500 GOAL

Participant 1130940

Download Donation Form

(888) 899-2253

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Recent Donors

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  1. Bill and Julie Borys In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 2/14/2024
  2. Mary Bodenstine In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 1/26/2024
  3. Tom and Anne Bodenstine In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 1/5/2024

Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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I helped to raise money for childhood cancer research with: MWU Faculty/Staff

Mar 6, 2024 • 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Event: Midwestern University SOMA St. Baldrick's Shave For Change

At: Ballydoyles Irish Pub & Restaurant

5157 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL US

I helped to raise money for childhood cancer research with: MWU Faculty/Staff

The effects of cancer are far reaching. My sister lost her fight with liposarcoma in 2020 after battling the disease for more than a decade. The effects of cancer are not limited to mortality and often significantly affect the quality of life even for survivors. Most of us know someone whose life has been affected by cancer.

Childhood cancer mortality represents an incredible tragedy. Funding and research have led to significant improvements in cure and survival rates for childhood cancers since the 1970's, however much work remains. Currently, 1 in 5 children diagnosed with cancer will not survive. St. Baldrick's is the largest private funder of childhood cancer research, raising money through head shaving events as a symbolic gesture for the children who often lose their hair as a result of their therapy. I encourage you to look through the child profiles on this site https://www.stbaldricks.org/blog/category/kids-with-cancer and consider becoming involved or making a donation to support lifesaving research. Thank you.

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Knight of the Bald Table

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least seven years of service to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation helping kids with cancer throughout all the land.

St. Baldrick’s Honored Kids

Kids with cancer are our reason for it all. They’re the inspiration behind our event and the reason we’re helping fund childhood cancer research. We believe all kids should be able to grow up and turn their dreams into realities. Join our event or make a donation, and click the photos below to read their incredible stories.

Recent Donors

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  1. Bill and Julie Borys In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 2/14/2024
  2. Mary Bodenstine In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 1/26/2024
  3. Tom and Anne Bodenstine In Memory Of Kimberly Hoffman 1/5/2024

Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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