UWL raises nearly $3,000 at the seventh annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation
event on Saturday March 8th for childhood cancer research. 108
students, staff, faculty and community members cut or shaved their hair in unity
with those afflicted with cancer.
Worldwide, 175,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s goal is to work with pediatric oncologists to
research and create funding to impact the lives of the many children that are
impacted by cancer. St. Baldrick’s has already raised $ 17,049,198 nation wide
in 2014.
UWL plays a part by raising money for the cause and donating
locks. Student staff member, Tricia Fredrickson, was one of the many people to
fully shave their head. Fredrickson has a deep emotional connection to the
cause. She states, “ After my hair had been completely shaved off I felt
exhilarated, almost like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. That is
what ensured me that I had done the right thing even though it was a completely
impulsive decision.”
Fredrickson encourages all students to participate in future St.
Baldrick’s events. “I would encourage everyone to try it at least once. There
is so much good that comes out of the experience even if you don't get to see
all of the positivity first hand.”
