Participant 1154478

Barry Benecke II Before
Barry Benecke II After

Barry Benecke II

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 14, 2025 • 5:30 pm

Event: Franklin Park Fire Department

At: Joe's Live

5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$1,637Raised

$1,200 GOAL

$1,200 GOAL

Participant 1154478

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Participant 1154478

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 1,637
  • GOAL 1,200 $

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

Fundraising

$1,637Raised

$1,200 GOAL

$1,200 GOAL

Participant 1154478

Download Donation Form

(888) 899-2253

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: Tusken Shavers

Mar 14, 2025 • 5:30 pm

Event: Franklin Park Fire Department

At: Joe's Live

5441 Park Place, Rosemont, IL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Tusken Shavers

Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care?
As a member of the 501st Legion, a Star Wars costuming club that raises money for different charities, the co founder of the 501st Legion, Albin Johnson, lost his daughter, Katie, to childhood cancer. I am getting my head shaved in her memory, and raising money for childhood cancers.


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!

My Roles:

  • Shavee
  • Team Captain

Your Roles

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Barry Benecke II has joined the ranks of:

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. Barry Benecke II 4/3/2025
  2. Rob Defyn 3/28/2025
  3. Cathy Salvarrey 3/28/2025
  4. Anonymous 3/27/2025
  5. Barry the head shaved Tusken Benecke II 3/21/2025

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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