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

I first participated in St. Baldricks in high school. I didn't know much about the organization but did the event and had an incredible experience. I have grown my hair out for donation several times over the years since then but haven't had the chance to participate in another event since my first. It has been close to 4 years since my last hair cut and I think it's time to donate again. Anything that can bring normalcy to a child going through an experience like cancer should be celebrated. Especially if it's something as easy as having your head shaved. Having suffered through treatment for brain tumors of my own this is an event very close to my heart. 

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!