Number of Participants: 85
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $718
Event Amount Raised: $35,000
Event Type: Health & Medicine
Sport: Football
Date: March 17, 2016
Location:
1786 State Street Merrick
New York 11566, United States
About:
More than 85 participants in this year’s St. Baldrick’s event hosted at Sanford H. Calhoun High School collectively raised more than $35,000.
In an effort to show solidarity to children battling cancer, participants raised money individually or as part of a team and then on the night of the event – shaved their heads. The top team, Calhoun Football, raised $5,776 and the top individual, Calhoun student Matthew Chicco, raised $6,283.
“In our 10th year here at Calhoun we have raised over $500,000 total” said Peter Magnuson, English teacher, coach and St. Baldrick’s coordinator.
Students, staff, administrators and community members came out to support the event. Proceeds from these events, hosted all over the world, benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.
Photo Captions:
Victoria Gallo, a member of the girls’ lacrosse team, raised $170 and shaved the side of her head to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Isaac Block, a Calhoun football player, was part of the team that raised $6,283.
Kevin Corrales had his head shaved by Jessica Catapano.
The top fundraising team, Calhoun Football, raised $5,776.
Vice Principal Dr. Neil Testa had his head shaved by his son.
Calhoun student Larissa Caluori shaved John DeTommaso, superintendent of schools.
Photos courtesy of Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District
