Participant 352497

Carmen Lopez Before

Carmen Lopez

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 31, 2009 • 7:00 pm

Event: Riviera Mexican Grill

At: Riviera Mexican Grill

1615 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Riviera Village, Redondo Beach, CA US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$300Raised

$200 GOAL

$200 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 352497

Participant 352497

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 300
  • GOAL 200 $

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

Fundraising

$300Raised

$200 GOAL

$200 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 352497

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 shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

Mar 31, 2009 • 7:00 pm

Event: Riviera Mexican Grill

At: Riviera Mexican Grill

1615 S. Pacific Coast Highway, Riviera Village, Redondo Beach, CA US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

Ahh, yes. Well the head shaving for me does go beyond the event. I know that by doing it I will not prevent someone from dying nor will I cure anyone immediately. The action itself is insignificant. For me it is making note that people including me are often so caught up in the bubble of our own struggles, that we fail to recognize that there are other struggles that transcend different colors of skin, ethnicities, sexes and genders, and within this prevails the struggle of our people. What happens when a family finds out that their child has cancer when they are struggling within the system? This act also reflects how thankful I am for my health and knowing that my hair will grow back. But many children die fighting without any hair. This is important because of the socially developed attachment to hair and identity, especially pertaining to gender roles. So it's not only about shaving my head, but living my life without hair until it grows back, and with that, challenging what is the norm, and what is considered sane and beautiful. I am also challenging myself and my emotional attachment for a good cause, knowing that what I am participating in will not make and immediate impact, but as many people participate, my small contribution will help with research and maybe make a difference for those who will call us their ancestors. I also happen to know how it feels when other's actions come with purity out of their hearts. This impacts the human emotion and helps as motivation. Imagine being a child with cancer and knowing someone is doing this for you.

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  • Shavee

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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.

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  1. BUCC Industries, Inc. 4/15/2009
  2. Carmen's Supporters 3/31/2009

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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