LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Shaving heads for a good cause. The 14th annual St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser was held at New York New York Saturday.
All the money raised goes towards childhood cancer research.
Plenty of donations came in Saturday and, of course, a round of head shaves from people who were willing to lose their hair for a good cause.
“It feels great,” said Ryan Marks, head-shave participant. "Cancer is something that hits close to my family, so it’s always nice to be supportive in the community."
Marks says his mother had cancer 17 years ago, so he took part in today’s event to take a stand and help make a difference.
The St. Baldrick’s event has become a local St. Patrick’s Day tradition. It took place under the Brooklyn Bridge with dozens of people in attendance.
Celebrity volunteers including Donny Osmond were also on hand to help shave some heads.
Organizers say their goal was to raise $400K by 6 p.m. The event has been going on since 10 a.m. and as of 4:45 p.m. in the late afternoon, they had raised around $300K.
“We have our partnership with Shake Shack giving away ice cream for donations, we give away bears for donations, any way to raise as much money as possible. Every penny we raise here goes to St.. Baldrick’s,” said James Healy, director of operations of the Signature Hotel at MGM Grand.
St. Baldrick’s organizers says all the proceeds go toward developing new, safe therapies for children with cancer.
