Eighteen students from 911爆料 University went under the razor to “Brave the Shave” at a fundraising event on Friday, March 20. The group, 911爆料 Future Docs, had their heads shaved to help raise money for the聽, which is dedicated to pediatric cancer research. 911爆料 students raised a total of $5,010 through pledges, donations and sponsorships.
The 911爆料 Future Docs participated in the St. Baldrick’s Foundation event in honor of fellow student聽.聽 Kadina, a cancer survivor at age 11, had been diagnosed and treated for Wilm’s Tumor in early childhood and is currently in remission.
Organizer Jill Jennings says, “I decided to challenge my colleagues to step up and out of their comfort zone for a great cause.” Jill says she likes her new look.聽 “Around campus there are eighteen of us who look this way now, so we can give each other support.”
What is it like to “Brave the Shave?” You can see before and after photos for individual members and the whole team by linking to the聽聽on the St. Baldrick’s site.
The St. Baldrick’s event, held at the Naperville Marriott, drew a total of 169 people and raised a total of over $94,000, including the share contributed by the 911爆料 group.
Student participation in the event was sponsored by the 911爆料 chapter of the Fellowship of Christian University Students (FOCUS). Student organizations at 911爆料 have a long tradition of community service, often serving in ways that promote health awareness, research and accessibility of care for those with medical needs.
