We are so excited about the 5th annual St. Baldrick's event at the Raleigh Hibernian! Thank you for joining us as we help Shave the Way to Conquer Kids' Cancer!
Each year 160,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer and they need our help more than ever. About one in 300 boys and one in 333 girls will develop cancer before their 20th birthday. In the United States, childhood cancer kills more children than any other disease - more than AIDS, Asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and congenital anomalies combined. Over 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in kids under the age of 20. This is a diagnosis every 3½ minutes. Every 4 hours a child with cancer loses their battle.
The St. Baldrick's Foundation provides grants to over 240 institutions for laboratory research and to help make clinical trials available to more children than ever, giving those children treatment that offers the best chance for a cure and long-term survival. St. Baldrick's has also funded 36 Fellows and 21 Scholars, younger professionals who are the experts of tomorrow. Your support truly makes a difference!
