Participant 867321

Ken Coyle Before
Ken Coyle After

Ken Coyle

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Apr 28, 2016 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event: Dutchess Community College

At: Dutchess Community College

53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$605Raised

$5,000 GOAL

$5,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 867321

Participant 867321

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 605
  • GOAL 5,000 $

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

Fundraising

$605Raised

$5,000 GOAL

$5,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 867321

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

Apr 28, 2016 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event: Dutchess Community College

At: Dutchess Community College

53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research! Did you know that kids' cancers are different from adult cancers? It's true. And childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. So I decided to do something about it by raising money for cures. I'm Ken and I'm a groundskeeper at Dutchess Community College, and they are hosting the St. Baldricks Foundation fundraiser. Did you know on Thursday, April 28th they will be shaving my head bald in an effort to raise money for children's cancer research?  I think you'll agree it's a good cause. One that's worthy of our giving. So, in the remaining days, make this the "buzz" at work, on social media, and at the soccer games, then come out to DCC Thursday, April 28th. Watch myself and others get our heads shaved while enjoying a bake sale and a raffle. Now you may think my goal of $5000 is a bit high, but together i think we can beat it. To reach it, it would take 50 donations at $100, or 100 at $50. How about 200 donations at $25, or vise versa. What I've noticed about fundraising is they don't turn down the most generous of gifts, and every single dollar counts. It's the act of giving that matters. But this isn't about me, or what I'm doing, or my soon to be bald head. It's about kids like 9 year old Ava who have been fighting a cancer known as Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Imagine having to put just being a kid on hold because you have cancer. Imagine going bald, and not having a choice. Imagine for a moment, being the parents of a child with cancer. Haven't we been blessed? I know I have, because I get to call Ava my niece. So I'm raising funds and shaving my head in honor of Ava. She's the bravest person I know, and if all goes well, she will be considered cured this January! I need your help! Will you consider a donation and give from your hearts? Every dollar makes a difference for the thousands of infants, children, teens, and young adults fighting childhood cancers. God bless you! Ken

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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. Barry & Susan Krumm 4/30/2016
  2. Bill Coyle 4/27/2016
  3. Bob Lavello 4/26/2016
  4. Dana N Alonge In Memory Of Anthony Alonge 4/26/2016
  5. Mrs. Cindy L Bowen 4/25/2016

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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