Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care?

This year, I’m shaving my head and face in honor of the patients I take care of and love. These patients have been instrumental in making me not only a better Nurse Practitioner but a better person. Through the St Baldrick’s organization, this fundraiser assists pediatric cancer research. My goal is the amount of money it costs for 1 patient to enroll on a clinical research study. 

A challenge among friends 25 years ago has become the largest volunteer movement to Conquer Kids’ Cancer. This year, I’m joining thousands of others to shave my head to raise money for childhood cancer research!

Did you know, 1 in 5 kids diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. won’t survive? For those who do, more than 96% have severe or life-threatening conditions by the time they are 50.

Each shaved head, every dollar donated, creates a ripple effect of progress for kids with cancer.

Your gift will give kids and their families hope, supporting the best research across the country, through the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Together, let’s give these kids the lifetime they deserve. Thank you for your support!