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

I want to raise awareness about cancer, especially for kids.  I have wanted to do this since my dad shaved his head during his battle with cancer.  I love that St. Baldrick's is a community of many people that have the same dream I do - to provide hope and encouragement to kids fighting cancer.  I plan to donate my pony tail to Locks for Love first and then shave my head!  My dad lost his battle with cancer last year and I think this a great way to honor his memory and the positive life he lived.

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!