St. Baldrick’s Day
2012 Battle of the Pubs!
Shear amazingness! How much money would it take to shave your head? What if all that money went to making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer? That’s what St. Baldrick’s Day is all about—going bald for a good cause.
Every year, we gather the community for a one-day event that brings together teams of people willing to shave their heads bald as a sign of solidarity with children who are fighting cancer. All participants, which include local businesses, schools, politicians, de Vere’s patrons, and even plenty of women, raise money in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, then congregate at de Vere’s Irish Pub (Midtown Sacramento and Davis) to shave their heads. And yes, we’re talkin’ buzzed bald!
We hope you’ll all come out and get involved. It’s truly an inspiring and entertaining evening to participate in as well as watch. (There’s literally an assembly line of headshavers and shavees!)
Please help de Vere’s Irish Pub support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation by making a donation on our behalf to support childhood cancer research. After all, in the United States, more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease. Click on “Make a Donation” or donate by mail or phone. Thank you for your support!
Event Results
2010 Event Results: We raised $100,000! (Goal was $75,000.)
2011 Event Results: We raised $101,827 (Goal was $125,000.)
2012 “Battle of the Pubs” Who will raise more? Davis or Sacramento? ( Goal per Pub $150,000.00)
Get involved & Help Conquer Childhood Cancer
Become a Shavee
St. Baldrick’s shavees shave their head in solidarity with kids fighting cancer while raising money from friends and family. Join or start a team to participate at one of our pub events.
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BUY KINGS TICKETS TO RAISE MONEY TO CONQUER CHILDHOOD CANCER
de Vere’s Irish Pub has teamed up with the Sacramento Kings for the Keaton Raphael Memorial’s 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s head-shaving fundraiser.
The partnership starts on Tuesday, March 1st, when the Sacramento Kings host the
Los Angeles Clippers. de Vere’s is offering discounted tickets to the game so pub
fans can go enjoy the game and be a part of the St. Baldrick’s action.
Come and meet two female UC Davis Cancer Center employees will who will be
getting their heads shaved live on the Power Balance Pavilion jumbotron. Throughout
the game, the Keaton Raphael Memorial, along with de Vere’s and the UCD Cancer
Center, will have a St. Baldrick’s tent to collect donations, recruit participants, and
help raise awareness for the St. Baldrick’s Day event at the Sacramento pub on
Monday, March 12th, 2012.
Tickets are available through this link: www.kingsticketsave.com/GetBald
Thank you for your support!
Our Inspiration:
The Keaton Raphel Memorial:
Their Story…
On June 20, 1997, our 5-year-old son, Keaton, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma (cancer of the nervous system).
In the following nine months, our doctors at UC Davis Medical Center began a very aggressive treatment approach. It was discovered that a cutting-edge clinical trial was taking place at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. This treatment was New Hope and offered Keaton a 70% chance of survival. Together, UC Davis and Boston’s Dana Farber Cancer Institute began a coordinated care program for Keaton. Without hesitation, as a family, we flew to Boston. In December of 1997, Keaton began a double bone marrow transplant. By now, he had endured six cycles of aggressive chemotherapy treatment, removal of the tumor from his abdomen, and a lifetime dose of radiation therapy.
On February 20, 1998, after a nine-month battle, we suddenly lost Keaton due to complications of his second transplant. Keaton remains our “Hero of Heroes,” he entered the fight for his life on angel’s wings.
In memory of our son, we created a not for profit organization that, since it’s inception, has remained committed to helping childhood cancer families in Northern California through our Patient Care, Research, Advocacy, and Education funds. We feel very blessed by the support we received while caring for Keaton. Our tragedy has opened our eyes and presses us forward. The war is not over.
Robyn Raphael Founder/CEO ~ Keaton’s Mommy Forever
Our Mission:
To support children with cancer and their families by providing emotional, educational, and financial support, while increasing awareness and funding research toward a cure.
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