West Orange Shillelagh Club to Host Cancer Fundraiser Sept 14th

Local Fundraiser On target to Reach Major Milestone in Mission to Support Childhood Cancer Research

Local St. Baldrick’s Foundation fundraiser event to raise money for life-saving research

West Orange, NJ – It takes a community to cure childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at The Shillelagh Club, 648 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ on Sept. 14, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 pm. Dozens of Men, Women and Children will shave their heads in solidarity with kids with cancer while raising critical funds for research.

This year promises to be very special for our local event at the Shillelagh Club as we hope to surpass an amazing $1,000,000 in total donations for this annual fundraiser, in just our 13th year. Will you be a HERO and BRAVE THE SHAVE for a cure?

Why all the shaved heads? Worldwide, more than 300,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. With only a small percentage of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation grant funds are critical to continue the battle against this devastating disease.

This years event will once again feature youth athletes, work groups, social organizations and individuals dedicated to finding a cure for childhood cancers. Come out for a full day of great food, fun and entertainment by several bands, Face Painters, Bagpipers, Irish Step Dancers and more! Admission is free but there will be a modest charge for food and beverages. 100% of money collected goes to the St Baldrick’s Foundation.

There will also be a raffle and silent auction to raise additional funds for the charity. We encourage local businesses to donate products or services for the raffle/auction. We also seek donations of food and beverages from local businesses and welcome financial sponsors of the charity as well.

In the last 12 years, our local event has shaved over 600 heads and raised more than $930,000 for childhood cancer research. Why not join the fun? Be a shavee, volunteer, or make a donation to this great cause. Visit our event web page at https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/Shillelagh2019 and be a part of this special event.

If you want to be more involved as a volunteer or sponsor. please contact Kevin Kinney at KevinKinney1@Gmail.com

About the 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. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. 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, a child’s best hope for a cure. Since the Foundation’s first grants as an independent charity in 2005, it has funded over $250 million in childhood cancer research. For more information about St. Baldrick’s, call 1.888.899.BALD or visit StBaldricks.org.