Participant 588765

Nate Spaitis Before

Nate Spaitis

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

May 3, 2013 • 5:00 pm

Event: Take Me Out to the Bald Game - Schaumburg Boomers Stadium

At: Take Me Out to the Bald Game - Schaumburg Boomers Stadium

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$275Raised

$400 GOAL

$400 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 588765

Participant 588765

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 275
  • GOAL 400 $

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

Fundraising

$275Raised

$400 GOAL

$400 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 588765

Celebrating 25 Years

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

National Partner

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Team Spaiticus!©

May 3, 2013 • 5:00 pm

Event: Take Me Out to the Bald Game - Schaumburg Boomers Stadium

At: Take Me Out to the Bald Game - Schaumburg Boomers Stadium

Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Team Spaiticus!©

Nate's personal message to you!



Yes, so I am totally out of my comfort zone. I can thank Pat and Tracy for that! I have volunteered to help run our own St. Baldricks event! For those who don't know, this volunteer-driven charity funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. Without the help of the Sorges, I probably would not have stepped outside my comfort zone (after all, it's warm and cozy here).

Probably most anyone reading this message has been touched one way or another by cancer (I refuse to capitalize that word as it doesn't deserve it). I know I have, as my dad and mom , best friend, and neighbor passed too early after difficult and courageous battles with cancer. And if that isn't enough, my brave little niece Sally (besides being the cutest girl ever) is also fighting her battle. I'd really like to say we are all fighting it with her, and we are in spirit. But I'm not the one walking around with a port-o-cath in me. I'm not the one losing my hair. Oh wait, yes I am but that's different, I'm not a 12 year old girl. (Sorry, I laugh to keep from crying) I'm also not the one getting just as sick from the treatment as the disease. After being diagnosed with osteocarcoma she has gone through too many procedures including chemotherapy and bone removal. She has seen more procedures than most of will see in a lifetime, yet she's only 12. And just recently we've found that after a two year hiatus, it's back. It's bad enough to lose a parent, friend, or adult neighbor to cancer. To see them struggle with the disease makes no sense. But a child, it will make one rethink the existence of God. It will make anyone, even the most devout, question why. (and even the not so devout) So, I ask for your support! I plan to volunteer my time and help organize this event in the best way I can. I'll even grow whatever hair I have so I can have it shaved. (Have you seen the head of hair I have? Me neither! ba ta boom! Tip your waitressess, enjoy a pepper steak!)

But most importantly, when I ask for your support, I'm really asking you to support these kids.

Thank you!


And for anyone who may have a concern with my current lack of hair, here is a special message for you. As of now, I plan to start growing my hair during Spring Break. We'll see how it goes. But to make it worth your while, I will also pledge that for every $10 donated in my name I will run a mile. Just send me a note or email and I will reply back when I put the miles down on pavement. I'll have it on my GPS so there's no cheating and no reason not to donate to my team! I hope I am very tired by the end of the summer. Please, turn me into Forrest Gump.


Nate

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  • Shavee
  • Fundraising Participant
  • Team Captain

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St. Baldrick’s Honored Kids

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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  1. Mrs. Antoinette R Stropus In Honor Of Sally Naser 5/3/2013
  2. Anonymous 4/29/2013
  3. Shawn & Carri 4/22/2013
  4. Ray & Toni Stropus 2/1/2013

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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