Participant 1047144

BJ Okel Before
BJ Okel After

BJ Okel

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 8, 2020 • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Event: Ballydoyle - The Irish Pub & Restaurant

At: Ballydoyle - The Irish Pub & Restaurant

28 W. New York Street, Aurora, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$2,248Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 1047144

Participant 1047144

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 2,248
  • GOAL 2,000 $

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

Fundraising

$2,248Raised

$2,000 GOAL

$2,000 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 1047144

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: Soleil Salon

Mar 8, 2020 • 11:30 am - 4:00 pm

Event: Ballydoyle - The Irish Pub & Restaurant

At: Ballydoyle - The Irish Pub & Restaurant

28 W. New York Street, Aurora, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Soleil Salon

Three years ago I was asked to Emcee a St. Baldricks event by a friend of mine. While doing that first event, I still had a head of hair and was fighting with my inner self to take the leap and be a shavee. However, all of my worries and fears, of what I would look like bald, went away as soon as I started hearing the stories of the children that are battling with cancer. I challenged the attendees at my event that if they raised enough money, I too would shave my head. From that day on, I have always had a shaved head and every time I cut my hair, it reminds me of the children. Now, I start to grow my hair out again around the new year and raise money and awareness of this great organization and event.

Please donate to help me honor of the many families I have heard stories from, including one of my favorite, SUPER LUCY and the many other kids and families out in the world battling cancer.

Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer worldwide, and 1 in 5 of those in the U.S. will not survive. I refuse to accept this reality, so I’ve decided to fundraise for lifesaving research to find cures and better treatments for kids.

Now I need your support! Your donation can fund research to help kids survive and thrive. Join me today and let’s #DFYchildhoodCancers together.

My Roles:

  • Shavee
  • Fundraising Participant

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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.

Recent Donors

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  1. FM Global Foundation 3/2/2021
  2. Friends of BJ 3/30/2020
  3. Javier and Ana Perez 3/30/2020
  4. The Jel Sert Company 3/30/2020
  5. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braatelien 3/30/2020

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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