million dollar milestones

Participants from Towers Watson announce 22 million raised for childhood cancer research

Sharing the news with us are our friends at Towers Watson. Employees from Towers Watson have been participating in St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving events since 2002, raising more than $750,000 through their events held in branch offices around the world.

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Honored Kid Ciara helps announce $21 million raised by St. Baldrick’s volunteers

Ciara shares a little bit about herself:

“Hi! My name is Ciara. When I was almost 2 years old, I was diagnosed with a rare cancer, rhabdomyosarcoma. Thanks to all the amazing shavees and volunteers who help raise money for research, I’m 10 1/2 years in remission. I love reading, going to the movies, painting my nails, shopping, playing my fiddle, and Irish dancing. I have represented children with cancer at many St. Baldrick’s events since finishing cancer treatment and I co-organized the Fado Atlanta event this year!”

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Forest View Alternative School students help announce $20 million raised for childhood cancer research in 2013

The students at Forest View Alternative School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, hosted their fourth annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event on March 21^st and raised more than $3,300 for childhood cancer research.

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Baltimore Heroes celebrating $19 million raised for childhood cancer research

Smile and say $19 million raised for childhood cancer research!

That’s right, in just two short days, St. Baldrick’s supporters from around the world have helped raise another million to conquer kids’ cancer!

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Basin Electric gets together to celebrate $18 million for childhood cancer research

St. Baldrick’s sent the $18 million sign to Bismarck, North Dakota, where the locals were dancing to the beat and raising money for a good cause as part of the Get Your Green On! Zumbathon — just one of four St. Baldrick’s fundraising events taking place in North Dakota and supported by Basin Electric Power Cooperative.

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Sadie Madden and friendly rival Brian Cramer before braving the shave

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Mighty Mikey

This is 7-year-old Mikey Weinstein. He laughs, smiles, sings, whistles, celebrates, and plays every day. He has a big sister, Katie, and a little brother, Timmy.  He loves all things Sesame Street, and when you ask him what he wants to be when he grows up, he will tell you that he wants to be Ernie’s puppeteer on Sesame Street. He is funny and sweet but has no problem letting you know when he’s mad or upset!

Mikey has been battling unclassifiable leptomeningeal tumors in his brain and spine since September 2008. He’s been on three different chemo protocols and is getting ready to fight this beast for the fourth time.

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Ambassador Emily helps us celebrate $15 million for childhood cancer research

Emily, 17, from Long Beach, California, was diagnosed with chondroblastic osteosarcoma in December 2011 following an examination for inexplicable leg pain.

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Phil, Joe, and Marty celebrate 14 years and $14 million for kids’ cancer research.

Thank you to the gentlemen of Brady’s Bartenders — Phil Grecu, Joe O’Dea, and Marty Loughman —  for helping to share the great news: $14 million raised to help cure childhood cancer.

This number holds another special meaning to this St. Baldrick’s team, as this will be the 14^th anniversary of Jim Brady’s Restaurant and Bar event — the site of the very first ever St. Baldrick’s signature head-shaving event.

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Dr. Anur Praveen, Dr. Kevin J. Curran, and Dr. Liora Schulz

Helping to announce this shearly fantastic news is (from left to right): Anur Praveen, M.D., AVM Traders St. Badrick’s Fellow; Kevin J. Curran, M.D., St. Baldrick’s Scholar; and Liora Schultz, M.D., Markit St. Baldrick’s Fellow.

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