Participant 1185931

Mr. Nelson Before
Mr. Nelson After

Mr. Nelson

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Apr 15, 2026 • 1:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Event: Oxbridge Academy 11th Annual St. Baldrick's Event

At: Oxbridge Academy

3151 N Military Trail, West Palm Bch, FL US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

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$1,127Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 1185931

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Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 1,127
  • GOAL 1,000 $

  • $1,000 - Shave my Head in solidarity of children's cancer

  • $5,000 - A huge contribution for funding cancer research

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

Fundraising

$1,127Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 1185931

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(888) 899-2253

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  5. KATRIINA MAASS 4/15/2026

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 shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Freshman Team

Apr 15, 2026 • 1:50 pm - 3:10 pm

Event: Oxbridge Academy 11th Annual St. Baldrick's Event

At: Oxbridge Academy

3151 N Military Trail, West Palm Bch, FL US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Freshman Team

Why am I shaving my head, and why should you care?


My father lost his many-year battle against cancer in 2006 while I was in 6th grade. After having cancer six total times, three times in his foot and three times in his colon, his cancer came back a 7th time in his lungs, lymph nodes, and bones a few years later. This was too much for his body to handle, and he succumbed to his illness. About six months after my father's passing, my mother was diagnosed with oral tongue cancer and began chemotherapy and radiation treatment.


During this time, I lived at a friend's house for most of my 6th-grade year as my mother went through her cancer treatments. Because she had parts of her tongue removed during treatment, she had to eat through a feeding tube for almost two years. My mother fought and won her battle with cancer to continue to raise me. My mom remarried in 2014. Recently, in June of 2025, my stepdad passed away from lung cancer despite having stopped smoking over 20 years ago. 


My English teacher in middle school, Mrs. N, passed away at 35 years old in 2013 after losing her battle to breast cancer after a hard fight for most of my high school years. Mr. and Mrs. N were teachers who supported me during a tough time when my parents were dealing with cancer treatments. A few of my colleagues at Oxbridge have also struggled with their own fights with cancer and thankfully won their battles with this vicious disease.


As you can see, I have a long history with cancer and hate this disease and want to do what I can to support research by gathering funding to end cancer for all. Cancer is the 2nd largest cause of death in adults and the 3rd largest cause of death in children, according to the CDC. This is a disease humanity can overcome with sustained effort, driven by improved technology and research.


If you have something extra to give to support life-saving research for children's cancer, I would really appreciate it. Every dollar counts.


Thank you for taking the time to read my story.

Mr. Nelson

My Roles:

  • Shavee

Mr. Nelson 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.

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  2. Kate Huey In Memory Of Luna Perrone 4/15/2026
  3. Toni Zoumas 4/15/2026
  4. drake maye 4/15/2026
  5. KATRIINA MAASS 4/15/2026

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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