I found writing this blurb, has been an incredibly difficult thing. It has brought back some old emotions and new ones too. I found myself just crying and really unable to get down alot of what I wanted to say, so I am going to try this again to see if I can get through this. I am a childhood cancer survivior. In 1982 I was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, I wasn't quite 2 years old. 2 years later, I was cancer free and only down 1 kidney and missing pieces of a few other organs. I am lucky to be cancer free for almost 30 years. I dont remember alot during that time but there are a few memories that will never leave me. I can remember crying my whole 4th birthday because I didn't have hair and everyone else did. So to lose my hair today, by my choice, is such a freeing feeling. My older brother Josh was diagnosed with Esophageal cancer in Jan. 2012. Unfortunately Josh lost his battle with Cancer in Feb 2013. It's been a hard loss for all of us. I miss my brother a lot. Its been a painful year trying to get through these emotions and this seems like a great way to honor Josh. If anyone is interested in becoming a shavee, please let me know. I can get you registered. And if you would like to donate your hair after its shaved, all hair 10 inches or longer will be donated to Locks of Love. A foundation that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair.

I've answered the call to be a hero! I'm having my head shaved to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer, but more importantly, to raise money to find cures.

Please support me with a donation to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. This volunteer-driven charity funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.

Your gift will give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers. So when I ask for your support, I'm really asking you to support these kids. Thank you!

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