Fighting The Battle Against Childhood Cancer

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Brendan Fogarty, Staff Writer

On Saturday, April 16, over 200 “Shavees” will take part in St. Baldrick’s Day at Trinity Restaurant in Floral Park. A “Shavee” is a person who volunteers to shave his head in order to raise money to fight childhood cancer. For the past seven years, this event in Floral Park has been held in honor of my friend Aiden Binkley. Aiden was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of eight. A small group of friends shaved their heads to stand in solidarity with Aiden, who had lost his hair from cancer treatment. Aiden passed away at the age 11 after a very tough fight. He was extremely brave and has inspired so many people. The event continues to grow every year. During the past seven years, the Floral Park St. Baldrick’s event has been ranked as high as 11th in the world for raising money. This year’s goal is to break into the top ten in fundraising worldwide and raise more than $220,000.

In the United States, more children die from cancer than any other disease – more than AIDS, asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies and diabetes combined. Each year, more than 175,000 children are diagnosed with cancer throughout the world. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation exists to change these realities. YOU can help make that change. Sign up yourself, or with a friend, or family member, or with your team or club.

Go to: www.stbaldricks.org
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Come on down to Trinity Restaurant at 190 Jericho Turnpike on Saturday, April 16. Let’s continue to fight against childhood cancer and honor the memory of Aiden Binkley – a friend and a hero.