Childhood Cancer—two words that should never be spoken in the same breath! The rates of childhood cancers (from infancy to 19) have risen every year for the past decade or more. It is a global problem. Worldwide, a child is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes – that’s 300,000 kids every year! This is not acceptable. While still considered rare, cancer is the leading cause of childhood death in AmericaBe a hero for kids with cancer! Join this St. Baldrick's event, and whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, we hope you'll be a part of the excitement. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Get involved and you'll be giving hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers.