The St. Baldrick's Foundation Reaches $13 Million Milestone in its Mission to Cure Childhood Cancer.PASADENA, Calif. -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a non-profit charity, based in the United States. The foundation raises money for childhood cancer research primarily through head-shaving events. , a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, has reached the $13 million mark in 2008 alone, already surpassing the total amount of funds raised in 2007. With a mission of Shaving the Way to Conquer Kids' Cancer, St. Baldrick's coordinates worldwide head-shaving events, with volunteer shavees raising money for childhood cancer research grants and fellowships. In 2007, St. Baldrick's raised $12.9 million which was used to fund pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. cancer research across the globe. Why head-shavings? Shaving one's head not only raises money, but shows solidarity to the more than 160,000 children diagnosed with cancer each year worldwide and who typically lose their hair during treatment. This year the St. Baldrick's Foundation has set its sights on raising $17 million by shaving 25,000 heads at 600 events worldwide. "Last year was an amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. year at St. Baldrick's and it is a testament to the hard work and generosity of our volunteers, shavees and supporters that we have already surpassed last year's total," said Kathleen Ruddy rud·dy adj. rud·di·er, rud·di·est 1. a. Having a healthy, reddish color. b. Reddish; rosy. 2. , Executive Director for the St. Baldrick's Foundation. "With over 500 events planned and 24,268 shavees registered, we are well on our way to the $17 million mark. But we can't stop now. It's more important than ever for us reach and exceed this goal! Each milestone brings us one step closer to a cure for childhood cancer." The foundation has received funding applications from 78 pediatric oncology oncology /on·col·o·gy/ (ong-kol´ah-je) the sum of knowledge regarding tumors; the study of tumors. on·col·o·gy n. researchers, and these will soon be reviewed by its Scientific Advisory Committee. Using their recommendations, the board of directors will grant funds to find new cures for childhood cancer in the shortest possible time and to develop treatments that will give children a better quality of life during and after treatment. The inaugural St. Baldrick's event was held on St. Patrick's St. Patrick's or Saint Patrick's may refer to:
New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of in 2000. Since then, St. Baldrick's head-shavings have taken place in 18 countries and 46 U.S. states A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and , raising more than $34 million through the end of 2007, and shaving more than 46,000 heads. Interested supporters can visit www.StBaldricks.org to locate an event in their community, organize an event, pledge to shave, or donate money to the foundation. About The St. Baldrick's Foundation The St. Baldrick's Foundation, which became a non-profit organization in late 2004, makes grants to research organizations that meet stringent criteria and share the foundation's commitment to fiscal responsibility and emphasis on research. St. Baldrick's research grants help fill crucial funding gaps at medical institutions where children are treated for cancer, ensuring the finest care for every child. St. Baldrick's Fellowships enable some of the most promising new doctors to pursue pediatric cancer research as a career. For more information about St. Baldrick's, please call 1-888-899-BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org. |
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