Did you know that 300,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year? And in the U.S., one in five will not survive. I want to change that, so I'm raising money to find cures.
Childhood cancer is very complex and there are various types and subtypes of cancers that affect children of all ages. There is no single cure, therefore, further research is required to develop specific treatments to cure particular childhood diseases.
The two most common types of cancer in children are cancer of the blood (leukemia) and cancer in the central nervous system (brain tumor). There are treatments available, however, prognoses varies depending on the type of cancer being treated. With treatments come the long and short term side effects.
Treatments for childhood cancers have come a long way. However, more research is necessary to develop additional treatment to cure specific diseases. Only 4% of the federal govt. cancer research funding goes to pediatric cancer. Therefore, the lack of funding makes it impossible to find particular treatment leaving the children at risk of dying every day.
Let's make a difference! With your help, we can make it happen. I am raising a DIY fundraiser for childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick's Foundation. Although I am not a shavee, I finally found a good reason and after several years of sporting a long hair, it's time for a change. From a simple cut, St. Baldrick's Foundation will receive a monetary donation, while my hair will be donated to Locks of Love where it can be made into a hair prosthetics for disadvantage children suffering from long term or permanent hair loss.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is September and the goal is to raise $1,000+ by the end of September or early October. With your help, we can support the lifesaving research to conquer childhood cancers. Please support me with a donation to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. This volunteer-driven charity funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization. Your gift will give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers.
So when I ask for your support, I'm really asking you to support these kids.
