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Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s event to raise money for lifesaving research on March 23

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Above / Watch for a reminder in the West Suburban Irish St. Patrick’s Parade on Sat., March 16, knowing that more than 40 shavees are signed up and other individuals who wish to ‘Brave the Shave’ in support of childhood cancer research are welcome to participate on Sat., March 23. Note also the WSI Irish commemorative scarfs ($5 each and green plaid for 2019) also benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

The Naperville Police and Fire Departments will host the 15th annual St. Baldrick’s Event in Naperville beginning at 5PM on Sat., March 23, 2019, at the Chicago Naperville Marriott.

The signature head-shaving event benefits the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to raising money for children’s cancer research.  Chicago Naperville Marriott, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., During the Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s event, more than 40 people will brave the shave in solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to “Conquer Childhood Cancers!” through raffles and a silent auction.

The Chicago Naperville Marriott is located at 1801 N. Naper Blvd., just off Diehl Road.

All ages are welcome to be shavees!

Doors open at 5PM

Doors will open at 5PM, followed by the opening ceremony at 6PM. led by the Naperville Fire Department’s Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums, assisted by the Naperville Fire Explorers, Naperville Police Explorers and the Lockport Township High School Junior Air Force ROTC. Emcee Andy Hampton will lead a program of remembrance and a celebration of survivorship before the shaving fun kicks off at 7PM. 

Attract attention for childhood cancer research

Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide a child is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and one in five children diagnosed in the U.S. will not survive. With only four percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation volunteers, supporters and donors are needed to continue the battle against this devastating disease. 

Free admission and family-friendly fun

The Naperville Public Safety St. Baldrick’s Event is a free, family-oriented evening featuring a dedicated kid’s room and kid’s raffle and multiple other raffles taking place in addition to the shaving fun. Please join Naperville’s Public Safety staff in celebrating its 15th year hosting this event, which surpassed the $1 million total raised in 2015 and continues to grow.

For more information, shavee sign up and donation opportunities, visit www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/21/2019.

Story submitted by NPD Public Information for St. Baldrick’s Foundation. (PN File Photos)

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