Warhawks to shave heads for child cancer research

March 07, 2016

Madison Smith remembered as the crowd of students and community members cheered her and many others on as each lock of hair fell to floor. It was St. Baldrick's Day -- a fundraiser where a shaved head means the world and so much more to children with pediatric cancer.  

Tri Sigma sorority and Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity are co-sponsoring UW-Whitewater's second annual St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. The event will be held Saturday, March 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the James R. Connor University Center Hamilton Room.  

Smith, a junior psychology major and Tri Sigma event coordinator, said there will be refreshments, music and an energetic atmosphere as attendees cheer on students and community members who shave or cut their hair eight inches.  

Last year's event raised $8,000, and with this year's goal of $25,000, involvement from any and all student or community members is greatly appreciated, Smith said.  

For those who are hesitant to shave their heads or cut off eight inches of their hair, there is the option to donate and cheer on "shaves" at the fundraiser.  

To sign up or donate, visit: https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/TriSigmaTKE2016. For more information on how you can get involved, contact Madison Smith at SmithMK06@uww.edu.