Men, Woman and Kids to Shave Heads Bald to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Research...

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Tue Sep 2, 2008 4:45am EDT 

Men, Woman and Kids to Shave Heads Bald to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Research at The Shillelagh Club in West Orange, N.J.

WEST ORANGE, N.J.--(Business Wire)--


   What would you look like bald?

   Like a hero to kids with cancer, says the St. Baldrick's
Foundation.

   Over 20 men, one woman and more than 10 kids are expected to shave
their heads bald to show solidarity to children with cancer and to
raise money for childhood cancer research on September 13, 2008 at
4:00 pm at The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave,
West Orange, NJ.

   Those shaving their heads will be enthusiastically cheered on by
crowds of friends, doctors, family, nurses, children, and others who
have been touched by cancer to further awareness to the fact that
pediatric cancer, the No. 1 disease killer of children, is terribly
under-funded.

   The St. Baldrick's Foundation raises money and awareness globally
for childhood cancer research through volunteer-driven events that
pair great fun with this worthy cause. At these events, participants
shave their heads in front of cheering supporters to experience
themselves one of the most stigmatizing public aspects of cancer-
losing one's hair from chemotherapy treatment.

   Since its inception seven years ago, St. Baldrick's events have
raised over $34 million for childhood cancer research, with over
46,000 shavees at 1,200 head-shavings in 46 states and 18 countries.
In 2007 alone, over 400 events have been held throughout the USA.

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Who:    St. Baldrick's Foundation shavees, many available for
         interview
When:   Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 4:00pm
Where:  Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave,
        W. Orange, NJ
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   ABOUT THE ST. BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION

   The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a non-profit organization that
raises money for childhood cancer research primarily through
head-shaving events. The mission of the St. Baldrick's Foundation is
to raise awareness and funds to cure kids' cancer by supporting cancer
research and fellowships. The St. Baldrick's Foundation is an
independent, IRS approved, 501(c)(3) organization, Federal ID #
20-1173824. For a listing of St. Baldrick's events near you and for
more information, please visit www.StBaldricks.org or call
888-889-BALD.

St. Baldrick's Volunteer Organizer
Kevin Kinney, 973-214-0170
kjkinney@aol.com
or
St. Baldrick's Foundation Staff
Joseph Kelly, 626-792-8247, ext.16
Rachel Black, 626-792-8247, ext. 17

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