Participant 875559

laverna ford Before
laverna ford After

laverna ford

shaved to cure childhood cancers!

Mar 26, 2017 • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Event: Westport Family YMCA - TeamBrent

At: Westport Family YMCA - TeamBrent

14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT US

Conquer Kids' Cancer Other Ways To Give

Fundraising

$1,016Raised

$800 GOAL

$800 GOAL

Participant 875559

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Participant 875559

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$ 1,016
  • GOAL 800 $

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

Fundraising

$1,016Raised

$800 GOAL

$800 GOAL

Participant 875559

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: Team Katherine

Mar 26, 2017 • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Event: Westport Family YMCA - TeamBrent

At: Westport Family YMCA - TeamBrent

14 Allen Raymond Lane, Westport, CT US

I shaved to raise money for childhood cancer research with: Team Katherine

In March 2013 my father, Charles Ford, Participated in a Saint Bladrick's event after my sister told him the story of her co-workers niece Katherine who was a Childhood cancer survivor.  He didn't know much about the event or organization but he loved children and was sadden to hear what this young woman had gone through so young.  After Shaving his head and spending the day with the families of survivors, he was so overwhelmed with emotion he vowed that this would be a yearly tradition and started planning different fund raising ideas, he planned to let his thinning hair grow into a Poney tail.  

On July 31st, 2013 my dad passed away very unexpected.  We were all fortunate as a family to be by his side when he passed through Heavens gates.  One of my last promises to him before he passed was that in 2014 I would  take his place in the Saint Baldrick's event which he looked forward to participating in.  I was terrified to shave off all my hair but this was for my dad whom I adored from the moment I first opened my eyes as an infant.

What started as a tribute to my dad turned into one of the most amazing days of my adult life.  I was so touched by the strength and love of all these people who had struggled so hard to help their children survive.  I believe in this cause, every child should have the opportunity to reach adulthood.  The donations of our sponsors make such a difference in so many young lives.  

March 26th is the day I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research! Did you know that kids' cancers are different from adult cancers? It's true. And childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. So I decided to do something about it by raising money for cures.

Now I need your help! Will you make a donation? Every dollar makes a difference for the thousands of infants, children, teens, and young adults fighting childhood cancers.

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  • Shavee

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Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least ten years of service to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation helping kids with cancer throughout all the land.

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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  1. Ms. April Gurciullo In Honor Of Charles Ford 3/24/2017
  2. The Staff of Soundview Medical 3/24/2017
  3. Nursing Staff 3/22/2017
  4. Jill Einsmann 3/21/2017
  5. C G Ford 3/21/2017

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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