In 2007, Patrick Elwood of Fox News Chicago challenged Chicago area students to participate in St. Baldrick’s Day activities. More than 1,200 students answered the call, raising several hundred thousand dollars!
Students took the challenge to heart, visiting with local patients to learn more about the affect of cancer on young lives, with many students shaving in honor of friends and classmates.
On March 16th, Patrick himself was shorn for the 3rd consecutive year at his alma mater, Brother Rice High School.
2007 was just the beginning. For 2008, the FOX Schools Challenge is projecting 45 schools and 4,000 students, with a goal of $1,000,000!
“Together, we can make a difference”. - Patrick Elwood, FOX News Chicago
And if you want to donate money to help out the effort - click the link below for a list of schools and groups taking part in St. Baldricks Day this year.
3 responses so far ↓
1 Andrew Finlayson // Jan 16, 2008 at 4:06 pm
I want to wish Patrick Elwood and all the participants in this year’s efforts the very best of success. We know how hard they will work to raise funds for this cause. Thank you to all who will donate money and time to help fund research into the causes and cures of childhood cancers.
2 Ms. Bernie Eshoo // Jan 22, 2008 at 10:40 am
Is there a guest speaker available who would come to our school?
Thank you
3 Tom Hamm // Feb 8, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Iam with the support staff at Bremen and want to comment on whata positive effect this has had on the kids and staff.
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