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Jennifer Melendrez Before
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Jennifer Melendrez

is shaving to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 14, 2026 • 7:00 pm

Event: Old Time Tap Shaves

At: Old Time Tap

13501 S Brandon Ave , Chicago, IL US

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Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. Help me fund the research that will save their lives!

Fundraising

$1,302Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Join Me

Participant 1173800

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(888) 899-2253

Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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I am shaving to raise money for childhood cancer research

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Mar 14, 2026 • 7:00 pm

Event: Old Time Tap Shaves

At: Old Time Tap

13501 S Brandon Ave , Chicago, IL US

I am shaving to raise money for childhood cancer research

Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care? 

Well, back in high school I started cutting 10 inches of hair to donate every like 2 years. Then ten years ago when I started coloring my hair I had to stop and that was the only negative for me, that I couldn't donate anymore. At the time some friends were doing St. Baldrick's and I thought maybe I'll be brave enough one year(and maybe my stylist will be brave enough to let me). She said, "when we're 40!" I think she thought/hoped I would forget it change my mind..... WrongO!!!! We turned 40 last summer and I finally get to do this scary task for an amazing cause!! So help me reach and exceed my goal to support cancer research and help more kids beat this awful disease!!!




A challenge among friends 25 years ago has become the largest volunteer movement to Conquer Kids’ Cancer. This year, I’m joining thousands of others to shave my head to raise money for childhood cancer research!

Did you know, 1 in 5 kids diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. won’t survive? For those who do, more than 96% have severe or life-threatening conditions by the time they are 50.

Each shaved head, every dollar donated, creates a ripple effect of progress for kids with cancer.

Your gift will give kids and their families hope, supporting the best research across the country, through the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Together, let’s give these kids the lifetime they deserve. Thank you for your support!

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Kids with cancer are our reason for it all. They’re the inspiration behind our event and the reason we’re helping fund childhood cancer research. We believe all kids should be able to grow up and turn their dreams into realities. Join our event or make a donation, and click the photos below to read their incredible stories.

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Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

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