A day after Lily’s diagnosis in 2017, I learned that St. Baldricks was leading the fight in funding research to help kids with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. On that day in August of 2017, I decided I would shave my head every year for the children who are fighting, fought and will fight this deadly disease.
On March 9th, I will be shaving my head at Bernie’s in Wrigleyville to honor the life of Danny O’Brien. Danny was diagnosed with a tumor on his liver and passed away before he was one years old. Since then Danny’s parents Mary and Rory have held this event to honor their son.
Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care?
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!
