Charity to host head-shaving fundraiser for childhood cancer research
The Southern Nevada Sons of Erin selected the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to raising money for childhood cancer research, as the honorary grand marshal for this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in Henderson. The charity will lead the procession down a mile-long route on Water Street, from Ocean Avenue to Victory Road.
“We are honored the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a part of this year’s event,” said Pat Linehan, President of the Southern Nevada Sons of Erin. “Their commitment and dedication to conquer kids’ cancer is truly an inspiration.”
St. Baldrick’s will be recognized as the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising opportunity benefiting childhood cancer research at this year’s parade. The foundation, along with its volunteers, will also be honored for their significant contributions, not only locally, but internationally. Since 2000, St. Baldrick’s has raised over $69 million by hosting more than 2,500 events and shaving more than 108,000 heads, nearly 9,000 include women, in 24 countries, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
In addition to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day festivities, which will be held March 17-20, St. Baldrick’s will host one of its signature head-shaving events, Sunday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street, in the Water Street District. People are encouraged to participate by collecting pledges to shave their heads bald, in solidarity of children fighting cancer, and raising funds for research.
Donations collected through the head-shaving event at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival will help provide grants to over 230 institutions for laboratory research and help make clinical trials available to more children, giving treatment that offers the best chance for a cure and long-term survival.
Additionally, the Southern Nevada Sons of Erin have selected the St. Baldrick’s as this year’s charity of choice. A portion of the proceeds from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival will benefit the non-profit foundation.
The 45th annual Southern Nevada Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival is a four-day celebration of everything Irish from the country’s culture to its heritage and history. In addition to the parade, the event includes a carnival, car show and two stages of entertainment with local favorites, Killian’s Angels and Finnegan’s Wake, performing at the Henderson Events Plaza. Admission and parking is complimentary (*Some activities may require paid admission).
For those wishing to participate in the head-shaving event, donating to St. Baldrick’s or additional information on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival, visit HendersonLive.com or call (702) 267-2171. Follow us on Facebook at HendersonLive.
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About the City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism
The City of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism is dedicated to creating and promoting innovative events, entertainment, programming and venues that celebrate diverse cultural arts, enhance tourism, involve and serve the community and enrich the economic and cultural fabric of Henderson.
The Henderson Pavilion, Henderson Convention Center and Henderson Events Plaza are all managed by the Department of Cultural Arts and Tourism.
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About the St. Baldrick’s Foundation
The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. St. Baldrick's funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, a child’s best hope for a cure. Since the Foundation’s first grants as an independent charity in 2005; it has funded over $56.9 million in childhood cancer research. For more information about St. Baldrick’s, call 1.888.899.BALD or visit StBaldricks.com.