Twelve years ago, I lost my brother to brain cancer. His death had a rather profound impact on me; more of one than I think I’ve led even my own family to believe. Try as I might to remember, the vast majority of my memories of him are from after his diagnosis. And it’s a shame that I don’t remember much before that. It’s a shame that I didn’t get a chance to get to see him get better. My parents told me how, after his diagnosis, his first concern was not himself or his own well-being, but rather, that of his wife’s. And that is what this man taught me: to be selfless. As a matter of fact, I never really knew the severity of his condition. He did such a good job of putting on a happy face to make my eight year old self not see what was wrong. Because of him, my family has done what it can to aid cancer patients. But I lack the funds to make a significant donation. I lack the training and knowledge to work on new treatments. And even though I tried growing it out, I’m certain I will even lack the hair to donate. Regardless, I will be shaving my head on March 24th for kids with cancer with St. Baldrick’s. It should go without saying that donating to this cause on the link below would be much appreciated, but either way, I will be donating $100 of my own money. Thank you.