7 Ways Your Business Can Conquer Kids’ Cancer
Every two minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. That means 25,000 kids around the world will hear the words “you have cancer” this month alone.
But there’s hope. Did you know that the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants in the world?
We are inviting you to join us. Your corporation and its employees can help fund lifesaving research, wherever it takes place, so kids can lead long and healthy lives.
Here are 7 easy ways your business can Conquer Kids’ Cancer.
Employee Giving: How You and Your Employer Can Help Kids with Cancer
Did you know that fall is the time of year when many companies and their employees focus on charitable donations?
That’s right – It’s a great time to generate more revenue for your favorite charity – like the St. Baldrick’s Foundation!
This October, ask your human resources representative for more information about some of the following popular fundraising options – and you’ll all be helping fund lifesaving childhood cancer research.
National Volunteer Week: Meet Rich
Grassroots, individual fundraising and volunteering have been vital to the success of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. But corporations are also key supporters – as we continue spotlighting volunteer efforts for National Volunteer Week, let’s meet a corporate giving professional with a passion for helping kids and getting his company and colleagues on board, too.
Be Bold and Go Bald: Tech Executive Shaves for Kids’ Cancer Research
When it came time to shave off her dark bob for kids’ cancer research, IBM executive Diana Kelley didn’t give it a second thought. Neither did her tech company colleagues. In fact, they cheered her on! Read on for more about Diana and why she shaved for childhood cancer research. (And heads up, St. Baldrick’s will be introducing a new campaign called Tech Conquers Childhood Cancer — a global initiative that unites tech companies worldwide to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Stay tuned!)
Diana shaves alongside her partner at a global information security conference last month in San Francisco.
As a global security executive at IBM, Diana Kelley is used to making big decisions.
Company Supports St. Baldrick’s With Spooky Shave
One of our company partners included the St. Baldrick’s Foundation in their charitable efforts all year long, from March Madness pools to casual days. This past Halloween was the biggest treat, with no tricks! Fund childhood cancer research with your company’s holiday party. Do what you want!
Denise Chipman, Vice President of Operations at Avalon Risk Management, braves the shave at the company Halloween party.
Tech Company CEO Shaves His Head for Childhood Cancer Research
A recent challenge between two CEOs turned into a whole lot more for childhood cancer research and other worthy causes — like $1 million more! Heather Kash, Senior Director of Corporate Relations and Risk Management at St. Baldrick’s, explains.
Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology, Inc. shaved for St. Baldrick’s after being challenged by fellow CEO John Chambers.
NetApp Rings In Another Record-Breaking Fundraising Season with St. Baldrick’s
Find a NetApp employee-led event near you, donate, or get involved!
Shavees, including NFL player Justin Tuck, at a NetApp event on March 5.
Glamorize Your Fundraising This Valentine’s Day with Votre Vu
Let Votre Vu help you with your fundraising and your Valentine’s Day shopping!
The French-inspired beauty brand — a favorite of celebrities such as Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Jordan Sparks — has just unveiled two new campaigns to benefit St. Baldrick’s:
- Their “Bald is Beautiful” soiree program helps St. Baldrick’s participants earn donations toward their individual, team, or event fundraising totals by hosting a Votre Vu party. The host will receive a minimum of 15% of the total soiree sales as a donation to their St. Baldrick’s fundraising page.
- Their 2014 Valentine’s Day promotions provide customers with discounted beauty packages that include a donation to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
$33 Million Raised for Childhood Cancer Research
Over the past several years, NetApp has consistently been one of our top corporate fundraising events, and they’re happy to help us announce this million-dollar milestone.
Casual to Conquer: Workplace Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Foundation
“Casual to Conquer is not only a great way to support a cause our firm has embraced, but a great way to enhance employee morale. Some mornings it just makes getting off to work easier knowing you can slip into a pair of jeans and flip-flops.”
-Kristin Downey, Director of Human Resources, AmWINS Group, Inc.
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