They agreed to shave their heads to raise money for children with cancer. The first head-shaving fundraiser was held around St. Patrick’s Day in 2000, giving rise to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Mass head-shaving raises $200,000 Volunteers lose their hair so Children's can gain comprehensive cancer center designation November 15, 2009 By Yamiche Alcindor ...

Students and adult volunteers at Laidlaw Elementary School in Western Springs managed to raise more than $22,000 Thursday for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, said organizer Kelly Hartford, who… ...