I really wanted to get involved with the St. Baldrick’s event, a national fundraiser aimed at furthering our knowledge of how to treat kids with cancer. And - so did Koen! From their website:
“St. Baldrick’s is the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.”
Continued, from www.stbaldricks.org: “At a St. Baldrick’s event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are smiling broadly as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads.”
And again, from St. Baldrick’s: “Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. Young cancer patients and survivors see how many people care. And researchers see St. Baldrick’s funds helping to find cures!”
Photos taken by Rachel Kemble, www.rachelkemble.com. Thanks, Rachel!
