Participant 972756

Will Veatch Before
Will Veatch After

Will Veatch

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 24, 2018 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event: Finn McCool's Irish Pub

At: Finn McCool's Irish Pub

3701 Banks Street, New Orleans, LA US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$1,903Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

Participant 972756

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Participant 972756

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 1,903
  • GOAL 2,000 $

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

Fundraising

$1,903Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

Participant 972756

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.

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I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

Mar 24, 2018 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event: Finn McCool's Irish Pub

At: Finn McCool's Irish Pub

3701 Banks Street, New Orleans, LA US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

Dear Friends,

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my St. Baldrick's Day webpage.  It's hard to believe, but NINE YEARS AGO I first found out about this amazing organization and with less than two weeks to go, I set up a webpage, sent  some emails and made some calls, and quickly smashed my first fundraising goal of $504, thanks to your amazing support.  As the years have passed, my hair and beard have gotten a little grayer, but my planning skills have not improved.  So here we are again, with less than two weeks to go, and I am once again asking for your support.  As I have eight times before, this year I am shaving my head in solidarity with all the children who have lost their hair in the fight against cancer, and to raise money for life-saving research so that someday children won't need to fight that fight anymore.

As always, I am fundraising as part of the amazing St. Baldrick's Day event at Finn McCool's bar in mid-city New Orleans, which this year will be on Saturday March 24th.  It's starting to become something of a tradition that I can't actually make it to this event in person, due to work travel.  But you should still go if you can!  Finn's puts on a great party for a great cause, with music, drinks, silent auction, raffle, and of course lots of people having fun and going bald (maybe you'll get inspired a join the fun!  A minimum donation of $50 gets you a sweet haircut and lots of unsolicited head rubs).

This year I am fundraising in honor of Callan Kott of New Orleans, a five-year old boy with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). I don't know Callan personally but his story, like that of so many kids with cancer, inspires me with his strength, positivity, and courage in the face of fear and pain. I can especially appreciate the fact that he is a huge Star Wars fan who considers his battle with cancer to be a part of his Jedi training.  You can read more about Callan in this article from CNN (https://www.cnn.com/2017/05/04/health/may-the-fourth-star-wars-child-cancer/) or by clicking the link below.

The St. Baldrick's foundation has raised hundreds of millions of dollars, and Finn McCool's has raised hundreds of thousands, for pediatric cancer research through these head shaving events. Research that extends, improves, and saves lives. But of course none of this would be possible without you. I hope you will join me in supporting this cause by making a tax-deductible donation, by getting shaved yourself, or just by spreading the word. However you choose to help, I thank you in advance. Together we can create a world free of childhood cancers.

My Roles:

  • Shavee

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