Participant 612833

Melanie Nelson Before

Melanie Nelson

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 22, 2013 • 5:00 pm

Event: American Legion Post 1977

At: American Legion Post 1977

14414 Ford Drive , New Lenox, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$8,595Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 612833

Participant 612833

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 8,595
  • GOAL 2,000 $

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

Fundraising

$8,595Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 612833

Recent Donors

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  1. ExxonMobil Foundation 8/1/2013
  2. Chicago South Elks Lodge No.1596 Charity Account 4/8/2013
  3. David and Teresa Noga 4/8/2013
  4. Jerry and Jennifer Faruzzi 4/8/2013
  5. Pete and Andrea 4/8/2013

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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I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: New Lenox Police

Mar 22, 2013 • 5:00 pm

Event: American Legion Post 1977

At: American Legion Post 1977

14414 Ford Drive , New Lenox, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: New Lenox Police

Hi Everyone, my name is Melanie Nelson, when I was 5yrs old I was told I had cancer. I had 2 surgeries and went through chemo treatments. I was very sick, spent a lot of time in the hospital, missed lots of school, and lost my hair. All of my check ups have been good and I’m coming up on 5yrs of being cancer free! A lot of my friends from the hospital are not so lucky, some of my friends are still trying to beat cancer and be able to live a normal life. Some of my friends lost their fight. That makes me so sad. Every year thousands of people including my dad and brother shave their heads to raise money to fight childhood cancer. I have donated my hair to locks of love twice. This year I will be shaving my head to raise money for all the kids that are still sick. My dad is afraid it will bring back bad memories of when I was sick. I told him it’s ok because I’ll just be bald but won’t be sick. My dad said to set my goal high, so I hope you can help me reach my goal of $2000. You can donate online or help out anyway you can. Thank You! Melanie Nelson

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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.

Recent Donors

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  1. ExxonMobil Foundation 8/1/2013
  2. Chicago South Elks Lodge No.1596 Charity Account 4/8/2013
  3. David and Teresa Noga 4/8/2013
  4. Jerry and Jennifer Faruzzi 4/8/2013
  5. Pete and Andrea 4/8/2013

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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