Participant 593410

Matthew Harker Before

Matthew Harker

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 2, 2013 • 11:00 am

Event: Napper Tandy's Irish Pub

At: Napper Tandy's Irish Pub

126 N West Street, Raleigh, NC US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$2,545Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 593410

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Participant 593410

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 2,545
  • GOAL 1,000 $

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

Fundraising

$2,545Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 593410

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: Duke Bald Devils

Mar 2, 2013 • 11:00 am

Event: Napper Tandy's Irish Pub

At: Napper Tandy's Irish Pub

126 N West Street, Raleigh, NC US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Duke Bald Devils

Last year when I did St. Baldricks Ella was 6 months into her chemotherapy regiment and she had the same haircut as I did, not by choice, but by toleration. The toleration of a toxic medicine that is a reflection of our best science to attack aberrant cellular growth, which in its attack, takes out all other growing cells that makes many patients bald and extremely immune compromised. This year I have let my hair grow longer than I have had it in years and Ella is sporting a true southern toddler mullet which makes us proud and happy. Hair represents health, especially in children, and we'll never take it for granted ever again. Especially as Kacy has had little girl hair envy for over a year now. This year is a year when only one of us will go bald and I hope to never have the same haircut as my daughter again. Well, until she's in that awkward goth teenage phase and it becomes the "in" thing. We need additional research and clinical trials to find better and more targeted treatments for pediatric cancer patients who are at a disadvantage in the research dollar lobby. We appreciate any amount that you can spare as it's a contribution to life extension and survival to those in our population that are most vulnerable. Thank you for reading this far.

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  • Shavee

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Squire of Hope

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least three 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.

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  1. chad west 3/2/2013
  2. PJ, Emily and Emmett Avetta In Honor Of Ella Harker 3/2/2013
  3. Tracy Kerby In Honor Of Ella G Harker 3/1/2013
  4. Ms. Samantha Lyman 3/1/2013
  5. Nathan Smith 2/28/2013

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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