Participant 940057

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Christina Leach

helped to cure childhood cancers!

Feb 24, 2018 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event: Hampton Roads Shave to Raise!

At: The Westin Virginia Beach

4535 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA US

Conquer Kids' Cancer

Fundraising

$600Raised

$500 GOAL

$500 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

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Participant 940057

Participant 940057

Milestones & Stretch Goals

$ 600
  • GOAL 500 $

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

Fundraising

$600Raised

$500 GOAL

$500 GOAL

(888) 899-2253

Download Donation Form

Participant 940057

Celebrating 25 Years

St. Baldrick’s started as a grassroots effort 25 years ago, driven by people who believe in helping kids with cancer.

National Partner

I helped to raise money for childhood cancer research with: #TeamJoey

Feb 24, 2018 • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event: Hampton Roads Shave to Raise!

At: The Westin Virginia Beach

4535 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach, VA US

I helped to raise money for childhood cancer research with: #TeamJoey

I was incredibly naive in the world of childhood cancer. In the fall of 2015, I met the first person I knew to have lost their child that way. In June of 2016, another friend's son was diagnosed only to have the cancer take him last spring. 

And then in May of 2017... it finally hit my home. My son. My firstborn. 

I am no longer naive. It COULD (and DID) happen to my family.  It did happen to so many people we met at clinic. And, yes, some of them lost their battles while we were there.

Through our cancer journey, we have met some of the most incredible people. Family, friends and strangers all stepped in. People we saw weekly at clinic have become the best of friends outside of treatment. 

 And, yet... Did you know that only 4% of federal cancer research funding goes towards pediatric cancer? Did you know that in the last 20 years there have only been 3 NEW drugs for our kids but nearly 200 for adults? Our kids received adult chemotherapies with incredible side effects because they just have no other options. In fact, some of the medications Joey received were being used 40+ years ago on adult chemo patients. 

I am raising money so others like my Joey can have better options available for their juvenile bodies, rather than deal with adult medicines. I'm raising money to honor the boys and girls we've made friends with through our journey and in memory of those who have been lost along the way. 

I am part of #TeamJoey - where we believe that no kid (or their family) should have to fight alone. 

My Roles:

  • Fundraising Participant
  • Team Captain

Your Roles

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Christina Leach has joined the ranks of:

Knight of the Bald Table

Be it known to all that this participant has dedicated at least seven 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.

Recent Donors

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  1. Aubrie Bilger In Honor Of Joey Leach 2/23/2018
  2. SHERI ROSE 2/22/2018
  3. Lisa Maguire 2/22/2018
  4. Anonymous 2/22/2018
  5. Anonymous 2/22/2018

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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