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St. Baldrick's ~ Suffolk Residents Go Bald To Raise Money For Cancer

St. Baldrick's

Every year, throughout the month of March, Suffolk County residents shave their heads in an effort to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, which was created in 2000 to support research for childhood cancers. They also aid in finding less invasive treatments for those with cancer.

Last year, fundraisers in Suffolk County alone raised $500,000.00. Events will be held throughout Suffolk County this year from Napper Tandy's Irish Pub in Northport to Tommy's Place in Rocky Point. The Connetquot School District will be joining in this year as part of the Fox network's "FOX School Challenge" that encourages kids to help kids.

The St. Baldrick's Foundation funds 230 children's oncology groups, research institutions and medical centers across North America. One hundred percent of the proceeds from these fundraisers go toward the foundation to support its cause.

The event at Tommy's Place will be held on March 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. To find other event dates and times, and to get further information, you can call 1-888-899-2253 or visit http://www.stbaldricks.org/ and click on "find an event".

Kathy Passarette, and Creative Home Expressions, is located on Long Island, New York, and offers interior decorating, home staging, interior redesign and color consultations. For more information please visit our website at http://www.creativehomeexpressions.com/.

Posted by Kathy Passarette on 02/27/2008 11:10 AM

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10 Comments on St. Baldrick's ~ Suffolk Residents Go Bald To Raise Money For Cancer

Wow, Kathy, that's amazing, I haven't heard of this. I know my daughter donated her long hair but they didn't shave it, truly wonderful! And I do hope they save the hair that can be used.

02/27/2008 11:26 AM

by Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island (Feng Shui Long Island)

Kathy, what a neat thing to do. My 9 year old grandson had long, beautiful, thick, blonde surfer-type hair. He had it cut to donate the locks to a similar organization in Los Angeles.

02/27/2008 12:27 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

Kathy, what a unique way to raise money to help with the fight against cancer. My hat goes off to everyone who does that small sacrafice to help those in need!

02/27/2008 01:58 PM

by Marey Hoeppner- Kalamazoo, MI Virtually assisting you anywhere.. (Virtual Assist Expert)

Carole ~ That's a good idea; I wonder now if they do. How brave and generous of your daughter to donate her hair!

Teri ~ Wow, I guess you're never too young to donate and be charitable! Was it Locks for Love (or something like that)? I knew someone once who did that.

Marey ~ Unique and brave of those who get shaved bald! I don't think I could do the shaving off part (although it would alleviate bad hair days), but I would sponsor someone doing it.

02/27/2008 03:29 PM

by Kathy Passarette (Creative Home Expressions)

Kathy ~ yes it was Locks for Love - he was so proud. It was very cool. ;-)

02/27/2008 07:55 PM

by Mesa, Arizona Real Estate *** Teri Ellis, Broker, ABR,CRS,GRI,ePRO,MRE (Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC)

Teri ~ That's great! He should be proud, it was a very cool thng for him to do at his age!

02/28/2008 05:53 AM

by Kathy Passarette (Creative Home Expressions)

KATHY - This is a great cause. I have never heard of this organization before. Thanks for sharing this. I hope that they have a good turnout again this year.

02/28/2008 09:39 AM

by Adam Waldman - Long Island REALTOR® (RE/MAX Best)

Adam ~ They seem to be doing very well, according to the information I read. I hope they have a good turnout too!

02/28/2008 01:19 PM

by Kathy Passarette (Creative Home Expressions)

Wow this is something Kathy - this year my daughter donated 12 inches of her hair to locks of love but I've not heard of going bald! awesome cause

Sincerely,

Grace

02/29/2008 12:29 PM

by Jeff & Grace Safrin-SpousesSellingHouses REALTORS, F.C.Tucker Company, Indiana (F.C.Tucker/Advantage Realty)

Hi Grace ~ It is great isn't it. I think it's wonderful that your daughter donated her hair to Locks of Love. Such a simple thing and it raises money for these good causes.

02/29/2008 03:07 PM

by Kathy Passarette (Creative Home Expressions)

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