Mothers from Across the U.S. and Canada Go Bald to Support Childhood Cancer Research

46 Mommas Participate in St. Baldrick’s Foundation Signature Head-Shaving Event

LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2014) — The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven and donor-centered charity dedicated to funding childhood cancer research, announces the fifth annual St. Baldrick’s 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event taking place at The Prudential Center in Boston, Mass., on July 27 from 12-5 p.m. The 46 Mommas represent the reality that each weekday, on average, 46 families in the United States are told that their child has cancer.

In 2010, the inaugural team took the name 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave and established a fundraising goal of $1 million for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Each year, a new class of Mommas, from the U.S. and Canada, is inducted into the group to empower and engage mothers of children with cancer. Since the team’s first St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event in Los Angeles (2010), the 46 Mommas have traveled to Washington, D.C. (2011), Los Angeles (2012) and San Antonio (2013). This year the team will bring their mission to the East Coast for an event in Boston where they will shave their heads in solidarity with all kids affected by cancer! To date, the class of 2014 has raised more than $163,000 to add to the impressive overall total of more than $1.4 million.

“We are so humbled by the outstanding commitment and fundraising accomplishments of all 46 Mommas team members,” says Kathleen Ruddy, chief executive officer for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. “Once again the 46 Mommas will trek from all corners of the country as a united force against these awful diseases. Since the team’s inception in 2010, these brave women have provided hope to so many across the nation and around the world. We are so thankful for their incredible efforts and unwavering support of the St. Baldrick’s mission to Conquer Childhood Cancers.”

Once again, Votre Vu, a luxury skincare and cosmetics company, has partnered with the 46 Mommas to help raise money for childhood cancer research through their Color It Forward campaign. To date, Votre Vu has donated more than $72,000 to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

To locate or organize an event or Do What You Want fundraiser in your community, sign-up to shave, donate or volunteer, visit www.StBaldricks.org. Also become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and visit the Foundation’s YouTube and Vimeo channels.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $127 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

About the 46 Mommas
The 46 Mommas represent all mothers who make the cancer journey with their child. Our annual teams are comprised of women from across the U.S. and Canada, with different backgrounds, beliefs and lifestyles, but there is one thing that they have in common – childhood cancer.

In 2010, our inaugural team took the name 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave and established a fundraising goal of $1 million for The St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Each year, a new class of Mommas is inducted into the cause to empower and engage mothers of children with cancer.

Through increasing awareness of childhood cancer and raising funds for childhood cancer research by shaving our heads, we hope to one day be a group that no longer needs to exist.

Support the 46 Mommas by visiting the 46 Mommas campaign page and become a fan on Facebook or follow them on Twitter. Contact the 46 Mommas at info@46mommas.com.

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