Joining St. Baldrick’s
My friend, Trish, told me today that she’s signed up for St. Baldrick’s and will be shaving her hair on February 27. She heard about a fundraising event on her local radio station and decided to join in! 3 1/2 years ago Trish shaved her hair, so doing it again andfor a good cause wasn’t a big deal. Of course I headed over to her donation page and wanted to see what St. Baldrick’s was all about and got inspired by Trish…
On April 8, 2008 I got a call that would forever change the dynamics of my family.
My Grandfather, Lloyd Foster- our living Patriarch on my mother’s side- had passed away after fighting with Prostate Cancer for over 15 years. According to my mother, he had gone into remission and was doing just fine, but when it came back- it came back with a death sentence.
Since then I’ve tried to do so much to help with cancer research, all in the name of my very miserable, grumpy, tight-pocketed, Entenmann’s glazed popems, funny as hell, loving grandpa.
I participated in Relay for Life two years in a row and have found a local Relay that I hope to get involved with.
So, why not partner with St. Baldrick’s?
About St. Baldrick’s:
”The St. Baldrick’s Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. Government.”
“Volunteers shave their heads in solidarity with kids fighting cancer and family and friends give generously – worldwide.”
St. Baldrick’s is a member of:
- Alliance for Childhood Cancer
- Childhood Cancer Charities Unite (C3 Unite)
- People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2)
Like Trish, I’ve shaved my hair before, but this time it will actually be for a cause. I’ve chosen to shave in honor of my grandfather on the anniversary of his passing- April 8, 2010. I am also shaving in honor of two children that I don’t know:
Bryna
She is in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
She was diagnosed with cancer at age 6.
Tanner
Tanner was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia(AML) at 3 months old.
He lost his battle with AML just before his first birthday.
My mother says that I try to be “Mother Theresa and save the world.” Really, it’s not about that for me. I know that this world is going to belong to my daughter and her peers one day. How can I see the pain and agony that so many are stricken with in our world and not try to help? Isn’t that what the Lord has called us to do? My husband and I are blessed enough to have family and friends that care and help us out whenever they can- why can’t I do the same? This could easily be my child or my friend’s child. I also know and have witnessed first hand how every single cent that is donated to a cause can make a difference. I can’t lose faith that one day a cure for cancer will be found. I know that my efforts are not in vain.
I believe that we should all strive to raise our children to be altruistic- that is the key to making the world a better place.
If you’d like to support Trish, please click here to donate.
To help me reach (or surpass) $1,000, please click here or click on the St. Baldrick’s badge in my sidebar.
Thank you Dawana! Like you, I have been touched by cancer affecting a loved one. I lost my aunt Helen to breast cancer 5 years ago. Since then, I have participated in the Komen Race for the Cure every year. Cancer of any type SUCKS, but I can not imagine a child having to go through it. That is why I’m doing this. Because I am so grateful that my daughter is healthy.
We’ll be bald together (from afar).
Love you! xoxo
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