Participant 1077425

Dom W. Before

Dom W.

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 27, 2021 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event: Columbia Illinois St. Baldrick’s Event - Team Snow Angels

At: Ace’s Wild

208 North Main Street, Suite G, Columbia, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$2,936Raised

$2,500 GOAL

$2,500 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 1077425

Participant 1077425

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 2,936
  • GOAL 2,500 $

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

Fundraising

$2,936Raised

$2,500 GOAL

$2,500 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 1077425

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 27, 2021 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Event: Columbia Illinois St. Baldrick’s Event - Team Snow Angels

At: Ace’s Wild

208 North Main Street, Suite G, Columbia, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research

I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research!


Yep - you heard me right... I've decided to once again support this effort that is so near and dear to the heart of my family!  I'm finally old enough to tell you in my own words, what it means to me to help bring awareness and hope to other kids fighting just like I did so many years ago. 


For those of you who don't know, I was born with a Wilms Tumor. I was diagnosed with this form of kidney cancer when I was only three months old. My mom took me to the pediatrician for a checkup right before she went back to work from having me and our world was turned upside down for awhile. Only a few short days later I had an ultrasound which confirmed what the doctors suspected - I had cancer and needed surgery right away. After removing a baseball-sized tumor from my belly and the small kidney it was attached to, I started weekly chemotherapy treatments. Several weeks later, I had a reaction to one of the drugs they were giving me and it started attacking my healthy liver cells along with the bad cancer ones. Long story short, I almost died from acute liver failure... but I didn't!!


After a few crazy days in the ICU at Children's Hospital, some wonderful doctors and nurses giving me the best care I could ask for, and some post-traumatic stress for my parents, I came home with my whole life ahead of me!


Now that I'm almost 15 and have some life experiences under my belt, I understand that sharing my story and helping fundraise for this cause is one small way I can give back in the name of those people that helped me when  I needed it most.  The first time I participated and shaved my head I was only 8 years old and didn't understand as much what an impact I could have.  At St. John Vianney High School, they are always encouraging us to be men of character and accomplishment which means doing what is right and thinking of others before yourself. 


I would love it if you would join me in raising funds and awareness for this cause that means so much to me and my family.  Will you make a donation?  Even one dollar can help make a difference.  On behalf of all the kids and their families who've been touched by cancer, thank you from the bottom of my heart...  DOM!!

My Roles:

  • 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.

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  4. Anonymous 3/24/2021
  5. Ashli Steward 3/23/2021

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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