St. Baldrick’s Day 2026 – Why I’m Stepping Up

My journey with St. Baldrick’s began with the hardest heartbreak my family has ever known: losing my little cousin, Bradley, to acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Watching someone so young, gentle, and full of life fight a battle he should never have had to face changed me forever. Bradley’s struggle opened my eyes—not only to the courage of children fighting cancer, but also to the reality that only a small portion of government-funded cancer research dollars goes toward childhood cancers, even though kids deserve every chance to grow up, dream big, and live long, vibrant lives.

That’s why I’m choosing to stand, shave, and show up for kids like Bradley—kids whose futures depend on research that simply isn’t funded at the level they need. My passion and hope is simple: to give children a fighting chance to conquer cancer and grow into the adults they were meant to become.

This year, I’m joining the St. Baldrick’s community again, and I’m inviting you to stand with me. Whether you donate a few dollars, share the message, or join our team, your support directly fuels lifesaving research for children who are in the fight of their lives right now.

Every contribution matters. Every teammate matters. Every act of generosity moves us closer to cures.

If you feel moved, please give what you can—and consider joining our team so together we can raise even more hope, strength, and possibility for kids everywhere.

Thank you for being part of this mission and honoring Bradley’s legacy with me.


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