It Takes 46 Mommas to Conquer Kids' Cancer

Bald moms make a bold statement during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! St. Baldrick's is proud to announce that the Mommas are back and this year a new class of 46 Mommas will gather together in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 21 to shave their heads to help Conquer Kids' Cancer.

Each Momma has heard the dreaded words, “Your child has cancer,” and has decided to get bald during September in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Why 46? Because on average, each weekday 46 families receive the news that their child has cancer. Comprised of 46 mothers from across the U.S., the 46 Mommas are on a mission to raise awareness and funds for life-saving childhood cancer research and inspire others to join in the fight. By shaving their heads in solidarity with not only their children, but every child affected by cancer, the 46 Mommas hope to raise $1 million. Having raised more than $319,700 this year for kids’ cancer research, the group has already surpassed last year’s event total.

Read the offical press release here!

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Photo from the 2010 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event. Photo by JNP Studios.