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Melanie Hopkins

is helping to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 17, 2026 • Time TBD

Event: SHS - Why It Matters

At: Schaumburg High School

1100 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL US

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

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$153Raised

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  1. Rich Jarecki In Honor Of Anya Hopkins 1/19/2026
  2. Jennifer Schutte 1/19/2026

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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I am helping to raise money for childhood cancer research

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Mar 17, 2026 • Time TBD

Event: SHS - Why It Matters

At: Schaumburg High School

1100 W Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL US

I am helping to raise money for childhood cancer research

After participating in St. Baldrick's since 2010 both at Schaumburg High School and other locations, I am excited to take a role as lead organizer this year!

Our theme this year is WHY IT MATTERS. My WHY is simple, my own daughter was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in October 2020 and continues to fight her battle still to this day. Thru her cancer journey and our family's I have met more incredible kids fighting their own battles. I have connected with families, made lifelong friends, we've laughed, we've cried, we've celebrated and grieved.

Families should not have to grieve their children which is why this matters. St. Baldrick's helps to fund research for pediatric cancer and you can help. Every donation big or small makes a difference.

Please consider making a donation and help us make this our biggest year yet! If you need inspiration, please see the kids I honor and support below. Read their stories and think about your WHY.


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  • Fundraising Participant
  • Lead Organizer

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Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least ten 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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  1. Rich Jarecki In Honor Of Anya Hopkins 1/19/2026
  2. Jennifer Schutte 1/19/2026

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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