So, those who know me know that since January 1st I've been raising money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. It's a well known foundation that provide grant money for much needed kids cancer research. Their unique way to raise money is to get people to agree to get their heads shaved bald, as the kids usually end up bald, when going through chemo. Seems when you tell your friends and family you'll shave your head if they pony up some dough, good things happen! I started out on this journey as a response to a dare of sorts. My friend Paul was doing it for the second year in a row so I decided I would do it too. I decided to try to raise $1500 beginning January 1st with my shave date set as March 16th.
As of February 1, I exceeded my goal! So now I'm moving forward and trying to see if I can double it. I'm not sure if I can but I'll keep asking for donations right up to the minute the razor hits my bean. And here's why...
Some of you know my sister has been living with cancer for a couple of years now. She's doing well! She's on a new medication and it's working wonders. She was the original reason I decided to do this. But then...
I logged onto Facebook today and found a message from my niece. Her husband's nephew's kid...just 4 years old...was diagnosed with leukemia on Friday. He started chemo on Saturday. Five years old. That has to make ya think...
Cancer on any level, for any age, is a heinous disease where the 'cure' is almost worse than the illness. Research is the single most important factor if we're ever to see a cancer free world. Five year olds should not have to suffer. Five year olds should be laughing and singing and dancing and being awesome. Not sick. And it just hit home with me that this is the real reason I am shaving my head on March 16th. I will proudly show off my big bowling ball head...
...for Kaleb.
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