Participant 433779

Melanie Koto Before

Melanie Koto

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 11, 2011 • 8:00 pm

Event: The Bog

At: The Bog

3241 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$1,335Raised

$800 GOAL

$800 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 433779

Participant 433779

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 1,335
  • GOAL 800 $

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

Fundraising

$1,335Raised

$800 GOAL

$800 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 433779

Recent Donors

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  1. Mr. Marc J Colwell In Memory Of Mary Balough 3/30/2011
  2. Niki Mitch In Honor Of Allison Kipping 3/18/2011
  3. Mary Bhardwaj 3/11/2011
  4. Morgan 3/11/2011
  5. Ms. Kaylyn Siefkas 3/10/2011

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

Mar 11, 2011 • 8:00 pm

Event: The Bog

At: The Bog

3241 S. Federal Street, Chicago, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

A lot of people told me that if I shaved my head this year, they would be super mad at me, or "No don't do it your hair is so pretty!".

But that's the point isn't it? Currently, beauty is so ill defined for us, and especially for girls and women- the message is if you don't have long, straight beautiful hair, you aren't beautiful. That needs to change. We need to change the messages that are sent to little girls about beauty. We need to make it acceptable for girls to have short hair, long hair, whatever they want, and still know they are beautiful.

That is why I'm doing this. For all the girls in the world who don't have a choice, who are bald, or have short hair, I am making this statement: Bald IS beautiful.

If you agree with that statement, support me this year in my mission for St. Baldrick's. Donate anything- a few cents, a dollar, a few dollars- any amount helps.

Thank you for your help! Make bald beautiful!

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  • Shavee

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Squire of Hope

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least three 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. Mr. Marc J Colwell In Memory Of Mary Balough 3/30/2011
  2. Niki Mitch In Honor Of Allison Kipping 3/18/2011
  3. Mary Bhardwaj 3/11/2011
  4. Morgan 3/11/2011
  5. Ms. Kaylyn Siefkas 3/10/2011

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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