When my parents asked me if I was going to shave my head again this year for St. Baldrick's, with Confirmation and Graduation and everything else I have coming up, my immediate answer was, "Yes!  It's not that I really want to be bald, but I'm definitely going to do it." After doing this for the past 2 years, I have learned what a sacrifice it is to be bald, even if it's only for a few weeks. I don't think anybody truly wants to lose their hair-it's cold, and I don't look like my normal self. But it makes me realize just a small part of what these kids with cancer have to go through. I am happy to make such a small sacrifice (my hair and a little bit of vanity) to raise money and help kids that truly need it. I always think about the 2 friends I have lost to cancer. I know they are watching over me, but I wish I could still laugh with them and play soccer like we used to. I don't want anyone else to have to suffer this terrible loss. And I really don't want anymore kids to suffer with this horrible disease. I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research and to honor my friends in heaven. Childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded so I am raising money for cures. Our team "6 is a Serious Number" has raised over $64,000 total in the past 2 years due to generous donations from our dear friends and family.  I would love to have your help again! Every dollar you donate makes a difference for the thousands of infants, children, teens, and young adults fighting childhood cancers. Please consider making a donation to our St. Baldrick's team, pray for us and all those affected by cancer, and feel free to join us at Helen Fitzgerald's on March 7th when I shave my head in honor of Joe Green and Joe Murphy.