Empower and Inspire by Shaving Your Head for Kids’ Cancer Research
It’s not about losing your hair. It’s about giving hope, and it changes more than just your appearance. When people first hear about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a charity dedicated to funding childhood cancer research, they often feel a pull—an emotional tether between doing something outside their comfort zone and a cause demanding attention.
Hairstyles to Try Before and After Shaving Your Head
In the world of self-expression, not much beats shaving your head — whether you’re doing it to raise money to fund childhood cancer research or just need to give those follicles a restart. It’s all about courage and choice, rebellion and uniqueness. What if we saw this ultimate form of hair loss as a chance to reinvent yourself – a fresh start for your style journey?
But what to do with those glorious locks before and after you meet the buzzer? Now is your chance to get creative with your hair without much commitment. Let’s take a tour through the various haircuts and colors you can try.
Hair Donation Guide: Prepping for Purpose
2019 Annual Fado St. Baldrick’s Denver Event
Every lock of hair tells a story. It’s not just a part of our physical appearance; it’s a thread in the history of our life experiences. Yet, for some, hair loss can be more than a style change—it’s a challenge to their sense of self. For individuals facing medical conditions, such as cancer, hair loss can magnify the emotional strain of an already difficult journey. This is where selfless acts of hair donation weave into the narrative as beacons of hope and support.
Why You Should Shave Your Head At Least Once In Your Life
2018 Meehan’s Public House (Sandy Springs) Event
Every so often, a challenge appears before us that calls from a deeper place within us. It’s not just an action or a pledge; it’s an expression of solidarity, a declaration of bravery, and a quest for self-discovery all in one. This is the story of why, at least once in your adventurous life, you should dare to start fresh—by shaving your head.
Meet 2024 Ambassador Camden: A Legacy of Strength, Courage, and Resilience
Camden and his smile.
#CammersTough is more than just a hashtag. It represents the story of a boy who fought cancer with incredible strength and courage. His story of resilience in the face of continued hardship is what made him an inspiration to others.
Meet 2024 Ambassador Sam: A Renaissance Man with a Heart for Others
Sam playing the cello.
Twenty-year-old Sam is a Renaissance man – an accomplished musician, pilot, and philanthropist. He’s also a three-time shavee, childhood cancer survivor, and 2024 St. Baldrick’s Ambassador who is committed to making a difference in the lives of other kids with cancer.
Shave for Hope: A Teen’s Inspiring Quest to Conquer Kids’ Cancer
College essays can be written about a lot of topics and Billy chose to write it about how seeing his friend go through grief inspired him to want to make a difference for kids with cancer. His essay was written in spring of 2019 and he attended Coastal Carolina University from September 2020 through December 2022, working toward a business degree. He paused his studies at Coastal Carolina University to work towards his Professional Golfer’s Association (PGA) Associate credentials, where he provides golf instructions, works with the youth golf clinic, and experiences the business aspect of the golf world. Now, Billy is ready to continue his college coursework and will soon be taking online courses to achieve his degree in business.
Billy (middle) with the event organizers of the Annual Brave the Shave In Memory of Joey Sudo Event in 2019, Tom Suit (left) and Tom Crawford (right).
Meet 2024 Ambassador Aaron: A Huge Fan of Queen, Guitar, Lionel Messi, and Giving Back
Aaron and his guitar.
Resilient, positive, and determined are a few words that describe 16-year-old Aaron. These traits served him well through his battle with cancer and continue to guide his life today.
When he was 4, Aaron stopped walking. An MRI revealed the cause – a tumor on his spine. His mom, Beth, recalls, “They didn’t wake him up between the MRI and surgery. I remember whispering in his ear that if he made it though, he would get a puppy.” Surgery successfully removed 90% of the tumor. A few days later, his family received the official diagnosis – Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone and soft tissue cancer.
7 Ways Your Business Can Conquer Kids’ Cancer
Every two minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer. That means 25,000 kids around the world will hear the words “you have cancer” this month alone.
But there’s hope. Did you know that the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants in the world?
We are inviting you to join us. Your corporation and its employees can help fund lifesaving research, wherever it takes place, so kids can lead long and healthy lives.
Here are 7 easy ways your business can Conquer Kids’ Cancer.
13 Ways You Can Help Kids With Cancer in October
Gather round, ghosts and goblins, Halloween is creeping around the corner, bringing along with it the best fall-tastic ways to fundraise. Check out these 13 spooktacular ideas to support childhood cancer research grants for a scary good time!
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