Participant 579899

Ruben Gomez Before
Ruben Gomez After

Ruben Gomez

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 15, 2013 • 10:00 am

Event: Fado Irish Pub (Denver)

At: Fado Irish Pub (Denver)

1735 19th St, Denver, CO US

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Fundraising

$395Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 579899

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Participant 579899

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 395
  • GOAL 1,000 $

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

Fundraising

$395Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 579899

Download Donation Form

(888) 899-2253

Celebrating 25 Years

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

National Partner

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Daniel the Brave

Mar 15, 2013 • 10:00 am

Event: Fado Irish Pub (Denver)

At: Fado Irish Pub (Denver)

1735 19th St, Denver, CO US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Daniel the Brave

On February 17, 2012 our son Daniel became free of pain and free from cancer. Our son Daniel made the ultimate sacrifice and he is our hero. Daniel was a fighter, but he also had a kind heart that impacted everyone who met him or followed his story. Daniel was a vibrant 2 year old boy before diagnosis. He was full of energy and loved his trains and cars. In late May 2011, we started to notice a small limp in Daniel’s walk. We attributed it to being an adventurous two year old. Within, a week his left arm became swollen. We took him to the doctor and blood work and x rays were taken. The doctors thought he may have sprained his arm. That same weekend Daniel developed a low grade fever. The doctors sent us to the ER and he was then admitted to Children’s Hospital. More blood tests were done and we were told he might have Juvenile Arthritis or Leukemia. A bone marrow biopsy was performed and on June 8, 2011 Daniel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). Because of a rare chromosome issue with Daniel's ALL we were told he would need a Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT). This same chromosome issue just would not respond to conventional chemotherapy treatment and he missed a BMT due to a relapse in November. In January a new treatment plan was put together for Daniel at St. Jude, but a fungal infection set us back again. Daniel was a rarity in that he never let his treatment bring him down. He did have his bad days, but he was always ready to play. He battled hard for 9 months. Please make a donation on behalf of Daniel the Brave to support children's cancer research so more kids have a chance at a life.

My Roles:

  • Shavee
  • Team Captain

Your Roles

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Ruben Gomez has joined the ranks of:

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. Michele Faucett-Yzbicki 3/12/2013
  2. Diana Zepeda Garza In Honor Of Daniel Gomez 3/7/2013
  3. Mr. Tristan W Curtis In Memory Of My buddy Daniel the Brave 3/7/2013
  4. Laura & Ian Cohen & kids In Honor Of Ruben's kindness at a PNF Family Event 2/18/2013
  5. Jacalyn N Last NameThomas In Memory Of Daniel Gomez 2/8/2013

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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