As the mother of a child who I lost to childhood cancer I have been associated with St Baldrick's for 21 years. I'm honored to be a committee member at the wonderful Northport event. I've also shaved my head at several St. Baldrick's events since the heartbreaking loss of my daughter Jennifer in 2010. 

I last shaved in 2021, now my hair has grown extremely long enabling me to give back on 2 levels in honor of Jennifer; 

1. Shaving such a great length can go a long way towards raising much needed funding for St Baldrick’s mission to find cures for childhood cancer 

2. My hair will be donated to make wigs for children who have lost their hair  while in treatment. 

Shaving this long hair will be a major sacrifice that should bring an equally major impact for St Baldrick's mission for children with cancer. I have therefore set my fundraising goal at $1000.00 as the threshold to "Brave the Shave". Yes, this is no small favor to ask, it would be the largest fundraising goal I've ever set, but big promises deserve an equally generous level of support. Every donation makes a difference; all are welcome regardless of amount, as small donations can add up to big results! 

Achieving my goal and shaving my long hair will be a wonderful way to honor my Jen while helping to make a difference for kids facing cancer. This year's St Baldrick’s event is happening on March 8th, the day before what would be Jen's 35th birthday.

A Heartfelt thank you for any support you may give, lets all Imagine a world where no parent is told “your child has cancer”.