St. Baldrick's Foundation

📢 Action Days 2025 kicks off tomorrow! Make sure you're tuning into our Instagram Stories over the next two days for a behind-the-scenes look at how #advocacy on Capitol Hill is making an impact for kids with #cancer. #researchishope #conquerkidscancer #acceleratethenext25 #ActionDays2025

Lucas’s journey with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) began in February 2023 with sore feet and ankles—initially thought to be growing pains. While on vacation, his discomfort worsened, and by March 3, his pain was unbearable. A trip to the #ER confirmed every parent's worst fear: #leukemia. 💔 Diagnosed with high-risk ALL, Lucas has endured intense treatment, including 10 cranial #radiation treatments in February 2024. Though he faced severe side effects like Somnolence Syndrome, - side effect of radiation that left him sleeping nearly 20 hours a day, with no appetite or energy - his resilience amazed medical staff. His final #chemotherapy dose is set for July 11, 2025—860 days after his battle began. Through it all, coined “everyone’s friend,” Lucas remains kind and compassionate, bringing joy to those around him. He loves biking, fishing, #VR, Squishmallows, and making stress-relief gifts for classmates and medical staff. #Golf has been his escape, keeping him active even during isolation. His strength and kindness inspire everyone who meets him. 💛 Inspired by Lucas’ story? Take action today: https://ow.ly/vIIr50V4zFU #researchishope #researchmatters #pediatriccancer #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerawareness

【Acts of Love and Courage】 At Hong Kong International School, a powerful act of solidarity unfolds each year—the St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event. This isn’t just about shaving heads; it’s about standing with children who bravely battle cancer, many of whom lose their hair during treatment. Now in its 18th year, this meaningful tradition continues to inspire. This year, over 50 students, teachers, and supporters took part, raising crucial funds for childhood cancer research through the Children’s Cancer Foundation. Their dedication fuels medical advancements, lifesaving treatments, and hope for young patients and their families. We applaud these extraordinary individuals for their courage and compassion. Their actions prove that small gestures can create big impacts. Together, we are making a difference! #ChildrensCancerFoundation #ChildhoodCancer #HeadShaving #MakingADifference #HopeForChildren #StrongerTogether

Do you have some #coworkers you would love to challenge to a good #competition? Start a challenge page to see who can reach their goals the fastest to ramp up some fun among your supporters. Start your challenge page now: https://ow.ly/vzlo50V5FXX #nonprofit #charity #volunteer #researchishope #researchmatters #fundraiser #fundraising

Big breakthroughs in childhood #cancer #research start with bold ideas—and your support makes them possible! 🚀 See how St. Baldrick’s-funded researchers are driving game-changing progress for kids with cancer: https://ow.ly/AEhZ50UZGyw #researchishope #researchmatters #pediatriccancer #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerresearch

𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀' 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 with Keaton's Child Cancer Alliance and funding research for a cure by Dr. Satake of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center/ UC Davis Health and other doctors in our region, as well as nationally through the St. Baldrick's Foundation.    Join one of our "𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲" head-shaving event and stand in solidarity with children fighting cancer.    𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴𝘁𝗵, 𝟭 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟰 𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 Westfield Galleria at Roseville  𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵, 𝟱 𝗽𝗺 - 𝟴 𝗽𝗺 𝗮𝘁 Mulvaney's B&L 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 at GetBald.com   Whether you 𝗴𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗱, 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, every action helps fund lifesaving research.    #Keatons | #BravetheShave | #Conquerkidscancer | #ChildhoodCancer | #ChildhoodCancerAwareness | #ChildhoodCancerResearch | #makeadifferencetoday | #Hope | #Mulvaneys | #WestfieldGalleriaAtRoseville

Who can’t believe it’s almost March?! We can’t. No local events near you? Join our March 16 virtual head-shaving party! You’ll join the party through Zoom, where you’ll meet your awesome hosts, Matt and Phil from M&P Presentations LLC: https://ow.ly/t49J50V4yl2. Together, let's #ConquerKidsCancer! #researchishope #researchmatters #childhoodcancerawareness #pediatriccancer #nonprofit #charity

Charlie is a bright, energetic little girl who loves dancing, swimming, and creating art. But behind her joyful spirit is a journey of resilience and strength. At just three, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 mixed germ cell #cancer after months of misdiagnosed symptoms. She endured 18 months of #chemotherapy and surgeries, finally reaching no evidence of disease (NED) status—only for cancer to return in August 2024. With unwavering courage, she faced more #treatment and once again showed no evidence of disease in December. 🙌 Charlie’s story is a powerful reminder of the strength of children facing cancer and the urgent need for continued #research. #ResearchIsHope and you can give kids a fighting chance at life: https://ow.ly/yGEX50V1FXg #researchmatters #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerresearch #pediatriccancer #nonprofit #charity

I’m excited to share that on March 24th, I’ll be shaving my head as part of a St. Baldrick’s Day event hosted by my medical school, Des Moines University. St. Baldrick's Foundation is a remarkable foundation dedicated to funding childhood cancer research, and I’m honored to participate in this initiative to support such an important cause. By shaving my head, I aim to stand in solidarity with the brave children battling cancer and help raise awareness and funds for lifesaving research. This is a small way for me to contribute to a brighter future for these kids and their families. If you’re able, I’d greatly appreciate your support! Donations of any amount make a difference, and you can contribute through the link I’ve included below. I’ll be sure to post an update after the event to share the results and express my gratitude to everyone who helped make this possible. Thank you for considering supporting this meaningful cause—together, we can make a real impact. https://lnkd.in/gNJXyAg9

Action Days 2025 is just ONE week away! Can’t make it to Capitol Hill? Sign up for Speak Up and get local #advocacy alerts when action is needed: https://ow.ly/frSs50V1F5E. It takes less than a minute to join, but your support will help #AccelerateTheNext25 years of cures and #ConquerKidsCancer.