Logo for Bailey's Battleground for Neuroblastoma
Hero Fund

Bailey's Battleground for Neuroblastoma


Get Involved Donate
Bailey Lyn Haney touched thousands of lives far and wide. She was a beautiful baby with a beautiful spirit. Her smile was contagious. Bailey was diagnosed with neuroblastoma just before 17 months and fought fiercely for almost 11 months before losing her battle on July 11, 2015. Hoping that someday St. Baldrick’s will put an end to all childhood cancers, this fund was started in Bailey’s memory.
2024
$300
Funds Raised in 2024
2023
$2,501
Funds Raised in 2023
$27,899
Total Funds Raised
Since 2016

On August 19th, 2014, 17-month-old Bailey was admitted to Children's Hospital Los Angeles as a result of unexplained black eyes. After enduring several blood transfusions, biopsies and surgeries, Bailey and her family received devastating news. Bailey was diagnosed with high-risk Stage 4 MNYC Amplified Neuroblastoma.

On August 25th, 2014, Bailey began her battle by undergoing several rounds of chemotherapy, stem cell retrievals, and surgery to remove what was left of the grapefruit-sized tumor near her kidney. In early January 2015, after completion of MIBG therapy, Bailey was discharged from the hospital. She began to recuperate in preparation for a stem cell transplant with her family at home. Sadly, in February 2015, the cancer became more aggressive and spread to Bailey’s central nervous system. She was paralyzed from the waist down. Bailey was readmitted to CHLA where she remained inpatient for nine weeks. During this time, Bailey continued to fight and underwent more radiation and chemotherapy. Bailey was released from the hospital in April 2015 where she enjoyed time in her own home with her mom, dad, and brother Jackson. She continued to receive outpatient chemotherapy. In early June, Bailey underwent a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy procedure in preparation for a tandem transplant. The aspiration was positive, however, the biopsy itself was negative. Then, on June 15th, Julia noticed that Bailey’s leg was swollen. She took her to the emergency room, and the doctors performed an MRI of her leg. Sadly, the MRI results proved that Bailey’s cancer had spread to her femur. Her team of doctors concluded that her treatment could not continue. The cancer was spreading too fast. Bailey returned home to spend precious time with her family and close friends. She was kept as comfortable as possible. Julia and Matt took Bailey to CHLA on July 9th to help manage Bailey’s pain. On July 11th at 1:32 am, Bailey took her final breath. She was cradled in the arms of her daddy, surrounded by love. Bailey, her mother Julia, her father Matt, and her brother Jackson fought with all of their strength until the very end. The Haney’s continue to fight today! Thank you for supporting Bailey and the more than 300,000 kids worldwide who will be diagnosed with cancer this year. By sharing the gifts of your time, talent and money with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, you're supporting research to give all kids with cancer a better chance for a cure.

Bailey's Battleground for Neuroblastoma Highlights & Happenings

Growing for Bailey Facebook page

Follow the Haney family on Facebook! Check in for updates, photos, and stories.

What You Should Know

Childhood cancer affects thousands of kids and families around the world every year. This infographic shows a few realities you should know.
Our 2016 Donors

Your Support Means So Much

These friends and family members helped us raise funds for childhood cancer research in honor of Bailey! See the 2018-2023 list. 

Photo Gallery

Previous Next Close

Where does the money go?

Donations given to Bailey’s Battleground for Neuroblastoma Research go directly to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund lifesaving childhood cancer research around the world. The Foundation is guided by a Scientific Advisory Committee, comprised of leading experts in the childhood cancer community, to ensure that every dollar makes the greatest impact for kids with cancer.

Donate

Who's involved

These people make us smile - they’re the doers and money-raisers on behalf of Bailey’s Battleground for Neuroblastoma Research. They’re shaving their heads, hosting events, starting fundraisers and more to make childhood cancer research possible.

See who’s raising money

Get involved your own way:

Start your own St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event to raise money on behalf of our Hero Fund! You’ll be paired with a staff member who will walk you through every step of the process, and you’ll have fun knowing you’re doing a great thing for kids with cancer.

Register to shave your head and raise money for our Hero Fund at any St. Baldrick’s event happening around the world! Not finding an event near you? Register as a virtual shavee and shave your head anytime, anywhere.

Head-shaving not your thing? You can start a fundraiser to raise money for our Hero Fund with St. Baldrick’s in a way that interests you! Like biking? Bike a marathon. Like baking? Start a cookie baking fundraiser… You get the picture.

Need help? Email us at Funds@StBaldricks.org

Thank you to our 2024 donors

$250 - $500

This event is private.

Private events are for people at the company, organization, school, etc., where the event is taking place. Please don't crash the party.

Do you want to continue to register for this event?

No Yes

Private events are for people at the company, organization, school, etc., where the event is taking place.