St. Baldrick's Continues Battle Against Childhood Cancer This Weekend in Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township, NJ – Nicole Cristella, and Nico Cassabria are two children who are battling cancer, and they will be recognized for their struggle during the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s event in Gloucester Township this weekend.

The volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at The Palace Catering, 109 North Black Horse Pike on Sunday, April 10.

Cristella is fortunate enough that her last scans have come back clean, showing no signs of cancer.

However, Cassabria is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma, and his last scans have shown the cancer has not grown, but is stable.

He is a strong 8-year-old boy who continues to fight the fight, and the Blackwood Fire Company is standing by his side in the fight. They have made both children honorary firefighters.

More than 100 men, women and children will shave their heads this weekend to show solidarity with kids with cancer and raise money to Conquer Childhood Cancers!

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 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation continues the battle against this devastating disease with the help of volunteers, supporters and donors.

There will also be a classic car show the day of the event. Registration takes place online at BFCcarshow@gmail.com. Cost is $25 the day of the event.

There will be a Chinese auction, and 50/50 raffles throughout the day.

Event organizers are seeking vendors, at a cost of $25 for the space, plus 10 percent of the profits. There will be music and face painting. Organizers are asking for a $10 donation at the door.

Over the last three years, hundreds of people have shaved their heads at the local event. There has been community involvement from local schools, and over $100,000 has been raised.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. St. Baldrick’s coordinates its signature head-shaving events worldwide where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer, raising money to fund research. Since 2005, St. Baldrick’s has awarded more than $127 million to support lifesaving research, making the Foundation the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, and the new International Scholar grants train researchers to work in developing countries. For more information about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit www.StBaldricks.org.

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