Participant 738693

Marcy Vega Before

Marcy Vega

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Apr 12, 2015 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event: Brave the Shave - S. M. I. L. E.

At: Brave the Shave - S. M. I. L. E.

University of Texas Tower- Anna Hiss Gym, Wichita & Dean Keaton Street , Austin, TX US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$410Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 738693

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Participant 738693

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 410
  • GOAL 1,000 $

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

Fundraising

$410Raised

$1,000 GOAL

$1,000 GOAL

Participant 738693

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.

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I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: ABC-YA Later Cancer

Apr 12, 2015 • 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event: Brave the Shave - S. M. I. L. E.

At: Brave the Shave - S. M. I. L. E.

University of Texas Tower- Anna Hiss Gym, Wichita & Dean Keaton Street , Austin, TX US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: ABC-YA Later Cancer

As an emotionally aware human I’m able to empathize with those who lie wrapped between blankets of a delicate reality; cradling each heartache and tenderness as if it were my own. As a new mommy to an extraordinarily vibrant seven year old, I’m granted the indescribable emotion of endless love and the true warmth it resides within me. From a bruised knee to a small, yet meaningful heartbreak, it’s difficult – as it is for most parents – to watch my baby suffer even in the slightest form. For an individual who fearlessly follows kindness, sensitivity, and compassion, I hurt so deeply for those mothers and fathers who are unable to cater and support those small, daily pains and disappointments their child carries, and instead have to put their own grief aside to comfort the hardship of adolescent cancer. Even more, I feel heaviness sink deeper into my chest when I think of those sweet, innocent children endure the physical and mental pain that cancer inevitably brings – a type of misery no human should ever have to bear, let alone a child. As I tearfully watch my sweet son belly laugh as he gleefully wrestles with his father, I vow to myself that I will show my precious boy every ounce of compassion I own. I will teach him to understand heartache and how to live through it with love. I will demonstrate how to be there for others and how to offer up one's heart to those who have great sorrow in order to provide hope through all they may be suffering through (or in this case fighting for their life). I would/will give every strand of hair on my head, just knowing that cancer research may take a microscopic step toward finding a cure for kids with cancer.

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  • Shavee
  • Team Captain

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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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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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