Real-Life Stories

Surviving Cancer – Through the Eyes of a 16-year-old

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
June 28, 2021

Want to know what it’s like to be a teenage survivor of childhood cancer? We asked 16-year-old Michael G. to share his experience, during National Cancer Survivor Month.

Honored Kid, Michael G.

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Head-Shaving

To Honor Her Husband’s Legacy, Jeni is Shaving Her Head

by St. Baldrick's Foundation
March 18, 2021

Jeni Donahue made an extraordinary decision to honor her late husband – to shave her head in his place. Keith Smith was a St. Baldrick’s shavee for eight years, personally raising more than $12,700 for childhood cancer research as a member of the Superheroes in Kilts team. In 2020, he even shaved while battling cancer, himself.

Jeni and Keith seated for formal dinner

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