St. Baldrick's Foundation

Meet the St. Baldrick's Foundation 2024 Ambassadors

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, is proud to introduce its 2024 Ambassadors who along with their families, will share their unique journey and experiences associated with childhood cancer.

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  • The St. Baldrick's Foundation introduces its 2024 Ambassadors to raise awareness about the need to fund childhood cancer research to find cures and better treatments.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation , the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants , is proud to introduce its 2024 Ambassadors who along with their families, will share their unique journey and experiences associated with childhood cancer.
  • Now 12 years in remission, Scott is enjoying the 9th grade and is a passionate advocate for childhood cancer research.
  • Continue following the St. Baldrick's 2024 Ambassadors' heroic stories on the St. Baldrick's blog and social media channels: Facebook , X , Instagram , YouTube , Tik Tok and LinkedIn .

Tech Tackles Cancer Nears $300K Milestone to Fight Pediatric Cancer

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Hack/Reduce, a non-profit focused on creating talent and technologies for Boston’s big data-driven economy, today announced that more than $290,000 has been raised to fight pediatric cancer-related causes from its sold out ninth annual Tech Tackles Cancer (TTC) event.

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  • Hack/Reduce, a non-profit focused on creating talent and technologies for Boston’s big data-driven economy, today announced that more than $290,000 has been raised to fight pediatric cancer-related causes from its sold out ninth annual Tech Tackles Cancer (TTC) event.
  • The fundraiser benefitted two Boston-area philanthropies supporting those affected by pediatric cancer, St. Baldricks and One Mission .
  • While participating in the speaking program, Kramer inked a VIP (value in partnership) deal to support Tech Tackles Cancer by committing a portion of coffee sales to TTC.
  • The date and location for the Tenth anniversary of Tech Tackles Cancer (2024) will be announced early next year.

St. Baldrick's Foundation Joins Millions Across the Globe in Celebration of Giving Tuesday and Announces a One-Day Goal of $50,000

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The St. Baldrick's Foundation's mission is to find cures for all childhood cancers.

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  • The St. Baldrick's Foundation's mission is to find cures for all childhood cancers.
  • This GivingTuesday, St. Baldrick's will share the courageous story of one little girl named Haven.
  • St. Baldrick's Honored Kid, Haven , was only 4 years old when she was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
  • Donations made to support St. Baldrick's mission are critical to saving the lives of kids with cancer like Haven.

Announcing 2023 Infrastructure Grants to Support Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation , the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants , is thrilled to announce $1.1 million in new grants to bolster pediatric cancer clinical trial enrollment.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation , the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants , is thrilled to announce $1.1 million in new grants to bolster pediatric cancer clinical trial enrollment.
  • Clinical trials play a crucial role in the fight against childhood cancer.
  • The unsung heroes who help make clinical trials happen for kids are the dedicated clinical research associates, nurses, and support staff.
  • These grants would not be possible without the support of St. Baldrick's volunteers, supporters and donors.

Who Will You Save This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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Friday, September 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the St. Baldrick's Foundation – the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants – kicks off its "Who Will You Save?"

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the St. Baldrick's Foundation – the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants – kicks off its "Who Will You Save?"
  • 60 miles in 30 days and be part of a community moving their way to Conquer Kids' Cancer!
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    Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is also an exciting time for advocacy.
  • Throughout the month of September, advocates across the country will be speaking up for kids with cancer.

Save the Date: Tech Tackles Boston 2023 Scheduled for Nov. 6th

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Hack/Reduce, a Boston-based non-profit organization focused on creating talent and technology for the global big data-driven economy, today announced the date for Tech Tackles Boston 2023 (TTC Boston), and shared the final results from TTC London , held this past May.

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  • Hack/Reduce, a Boston-based non-profit organization focused on creating talent and technology for the global big data-driven economy, today announced the date for Tech Tackles Boston 2023 (TTC Boston), and shared the final results from TTC London , held this past May.
  • The ninth annual Tech Tackles Cancer Boston charity concert event will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the Sinclair in Cambridge, MA.
  • The event will pit local area technology executives against one another in a live karaoke showdown, backed by a professional band.
  • To get involved in this year’s event, please contact Tech Tackles Cancer at [email protected] .

St. Baldrick's Foundation Funds $8.4 Million in Grants

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the nation's largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, is proud to announce the newest round of research grants totaling $8.4 million. The grants will support 34 projects at 23 leading academic and research institutions with a goal to find cures and better treatments for childhood cancers.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the nation's largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants , is proud to announce the newest round of research grants totaling $8.4 million.
  • The grants will support 34 projects at 23 leading academic and research institutions with a goal to find cures and better treatments for childhood cancers.
  • Grants were awarded in the following categories:
    Consortium Research Grant - Funding given to groups of researchers at multiple institutions who are collaborating on projects with great promise.
  • Research Grant - Funding for research projects that look to find new and better cures for childhood cancer.

St. Baldrick's Foundation and Funding Partners Create New Super Grant to Further Progress in Osteosarcoma Research

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For more than 40 years the main treatment for pediatric osteosarcoma has not changed. Patients with this type of aggressive bone cancer, most often diagnosed in teens, are in desperate need of new options. Fewer than 30% of patients survive when osteosarcoma has spread beyond the primary tumor at diagnosis. 

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  • To make a significant impact for kids fighting osteosarcoma, five funding partners have banded together with St. Baldrick's to support a new grant - The Fight Osteosarcoma Together (FOT) Super Grant.
  • As you know, we are still using the same, decades-old chemotherapy regimen to treat patients with osteosarcoma."
  • New partners joining to fund this grant are CureSearch for Children's Cancer and the Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund of Children's Cancer Research Fund.
  • The Zach Sobiech Osteosarcoma Fund , which supports groundbreaking osteosarcoma research nationwide through Children's Cancer Research Fund , is also a funding partner.

St. Baldrick's Foundation Launches Cancer-Free Isn't Free Campaign in Honor of June's Cancer Survivor Month

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month in June, the St. Baldrick's Foundation , the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, kicks off its "Cancer-Free Isn't Free" Campaign to raise awareness about the challenges and life-threatening conditions faced by childhood cancer survivors.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Cancer Survivor Month in June, the St. Baldrick's Foundation , the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, kicks off its "Cancer-Free Isn't Free" Campaign to raise awareness about the challenges and life-threatening conditions faced by childhood cancer survivors.
  • Although 85% of children diagnosed with cancer will survive at least five years after diagnosis, childhood cancer survivors are at an increased risk of adverse health and quality of life outcomes.
  • Childhood cancer survivors' most common causes of death are the return of their primary cancer, another cancer, and heart and lung damage.
  • To feature a local childhood cancer survivor or survivorship studies taking place in your area, please contact Jo Anne Avelar at [email protected].

Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle celebrates the "Pro in You" during the franchise's 30th anniversary

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Sport Clips created and offered a first-of-its-kind Sober Pros opportunity in response to a stylist's emotional journey to sobriety shared at last year's Huddle.

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  • Sport Clips created and offered a first-of-its-kind Sober Pros opportunity in response to a stylist's emotional journey to sobriety shared at last year's Huddle.
  • Sport Clips continues to give back locally and nationally through its Haircuts with Heart programs.
  • A first-ever Huddle blood drive was staged at the event by the American Red Cross, one of Sport Clips philanthropic partners.
  • Sport Clips was among the first franchises to create a relief fund to provide funds for team members in financial need.