Each year, the parents of approximately 15,700 children will hear the words "your child has cancer." Childhood cancer effects all ages, ethnic groups and socioeconomic groups. Despite the major advances through clinical research and treatment improvements the number of children diagnosed with cancer annually has not declined in nearly 20 years.
12% of children diagnosed with cancer do not survive, and more than 60% of children who survive childhood cancer suffer from late term effects of either the cancer or treatment.
As a first year medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine, I have committed myself to improving the health of others, specifically children, by training to become a pediatric physician.
Kid's cancers are completely different from adult cancers, and childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. So I decided to do something about it by raising money for cures. I am part of the committee to put on our yearly St. Baldrick's Fundraiser at Georgetown University School of Medicine campus on April 15th. St. Baldrick's Foundation raises awareness and funding for childhood cancer research, primarily through "head-shaving" events, where individuals shave their heads in solidarity with cancer patients. If you are located in the D.C. area please stop by this fun event!
Now I need YOUR help! Every child deserves the chance to be cancer free. Therefore every dollar you donate makes a difference for the thousands of infants, children, teens, and young adults fighting childhood cancers. Lets strive to make childhood cancer a thing of the past!
Thank you so much for supporting this wonderful cause!
