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----------------------------UPDATE March 20, 2007-------------------------- I ended up visiting a St. Baldrick's event in Arlington, Texas and had my head shaved there.
With your support, we raised $913 dollars which was part of the $19,248 raised by the LAFD/LAPD group.
Thank You again for your support and donations this year. I look forward to next year. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I'm doing it again this year, shaving it all off, including my beard, for a great cause. This St. Patrick's Day, I will celebrate by shaving my head to raise money to cure childhood cancer through an event called St. Baldrick's Day. This is my second year participating and I ask that you consider supporting me in this worthy activity. Since its inception in 2000, St. Baldrick’s has raised more than $20 million and grown into the world’s largest fundraising event for childhood cancer. Worldwide 160,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year and despite tremendous progress, cancer remains the #1 disease killer of children in the U.S. and Canada. The first St. Baldrick's Day was created as a result of a challenge among friends. Their idea to transform an annual St. Patrick's Day party into St. Baldrick's and raise "$17,000 on March 17th" for research is expected to raise over $8 million in this, its 8th year. Click here to learn more about St. Baldricks St. Baldrick’s research grants help fill crucial funding gaps at medical institutions where children are treated for cancer, ensuring the finest care for every child. In 2006, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation granted over $4 million to a network of 230 institutions who work together to develop the most advanced treatment techniques. The foundation also granted more than $1 million to other hospitals for research fellowships and projects to cure childhood cancer. While battling cancer, children lose not only their hair but years of their childhood, and sometimes their lives. In comparison to their struggle, shaving my head is a small sacrifice, and the money raised will make a difference for children with cancer now and in the future. Unlike many of these children who face an uncertain future, I am lucky enough to know that my hair will grow back. If a little off the top will help save the life of a child, it's a small price to pay. So, I am asking you to help me raise as much money as I can for the foundation – both to justify this crazy decision, and to fund as much research as possible! No amount is too big or too small – every gift will be appreciated.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation
to the St. Baldrick's Foundation Help me reach my goal of $3000 by March 17, 2007. Last year, I raised over $2000 in donations in just under 3 days. That was incredible. Although I will be in Texas that week, rest assured that there will be plenty of kids around who can take turns shaving my head. I'll be back in town on Tuesday, March 20th, so I'll be able to share the experience with all of you.
Thank You for your support as I help Shave the Way to Conquer Kids’ Cancer!
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Your donation can be made 3 separate ways: 1. Click on the "Make a Donation" box below 2. You can write a check or donate cash (see me for details) 3. You can call (888) 899-BALD and make donation arrangements
The St. Baldrick's Foundation supports childhood
cancer research by making grants to hospitals
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