Participant 1169822

Joe Ruiz (TeamJJ) Before
Joe Ruiz (TeamJJ) After

Joe Ruiz (TeamJJ)

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Nov 9, 2025 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event: Burrell COM Fall Festival 5k

At: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and NMSU Campus

3501 Arrowhead Dr , Las Cruces, NM US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$2,856Raised

$1,270 GOAL

$1,270 GOAL

Participant 1169822

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Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 2,856
  • GOAL 1,270 $

  • $1,430 - For the Kids

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

Fundraising

$2,856Raised

$1,270 GOAL

$1,270 GOAL

Participant 1169822

Download Donation Form

(888) 899-2253

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Recent Donors

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  1. Michael & Mary Kritenbrink 11/2/2025
  2. Cruz Tattooz 10/24/2025
  3. Jamie Valenzuela 10/21/2025
  4. Anonymous 10/18/2025
  5. Mike Dowell 10/15/2025

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 shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Team JJ

Nov 9, 2025 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event: Burrell COM Fall Festival 5k

At: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine and NMSU Campus

3501 Arrowhead Dr , Las Cruces, NM US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Team JJ

I remember how hard it was to have to shave JJ’s head because his hair was falling out. Over the past 10 years I have been blessed to meet many young boys and girls that have had to go through that same tough moment of losing their hair without any say.


I grow my hair out one month for every year JJ has been cancer free.  I am looking forward to shaving 9 months of hair off cause it means our son has been out of treatment and cancer free for more than 9 years! We are Blessed and happy to continue paying it forward. 


I tough out a moment by choice to bring light to those amazing strong children that have no choice but to fight. For the 9th year in a row I will be Captain of Team JJ and shave my head to raise money for St. Baldrick’s to continue to fight childhood cancer. 

My Roles:

  • Shavee
  • Fundraising Participant
  • Team Captain

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Joe Ruiz (TeamJJ) has joined the ranks of:

Knight of the Bald Table

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least seven years of service to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation helping kids with cancer throughout all the land.

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.

Recent Donors

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  1. Michael & Mary Kritenbrink 11/2/2025
  2. Cruz Tattooz 10/24/2025
  3. Jamie Valenzuela 10/21/2025
  4. Anonymous 10/18/2025
  5. Mike Dowell 10/15/2025

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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