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Locals raise money for childhood cancer research at Kitty Hoynes’ St. Baldrick’s event

Rebecca Roberts shaves her son Everett's head.
Rebecca Roberts shaves her son Everett's head. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Rob Bergan of Auburn has shaved his head for the event every year for the last ten years.
Rob Bergan of Auburn has shaved his head for the event every year for the last ten years. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Barbers, hairdressers and bartenders volunteered their time to help run the event.
Barbers, hairdressers and bartenders volunteered their time to help run the event. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Lexi Kerr, Miss New York International, volunteered to help shave heads at the event.
Lexi Kerr, Miss New York International, volunteered to help shave heads at the event. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Scott Gleason, right, and Christine Gonzalez get their heads shaved for the fifth and first time respectively.
Scott Gleason, right, and Christine Gonzalez get their heads shaved for the fifth and first time respectively. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Debbie Weeks watches as her daughter, Meghan Weeks, shares a "letter to cancer." Meghan was diagnosed with cancer when she was only 5 days old and began treatment at 1 week old. She was cancer-free when she was 1 year old.
Debbie Weeks watches as her daughter, Meghan Weeks, shares a "letter to cancer." Meghan was diagnosed with cancer when she was only 5 days old and began treatment at 1 week old. She was cancer-free when she was 1 year old. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
In total, 555 men, women and children shaved their heads, and the event is expected to exceed its $500,000 goal.
In total, 555 men, women and children shaved their heads, and the event is expected to exceed its $500,000 goal. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Christine Gonzalez gets her head shaved for the first time.
Christine Gonzalez gets her head shaved for the first time. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
The event was hosted by Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, a bar located in downtown Syracuse. It has hosted the event for the past 14 years.
The event was hosted by Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub, a bar located in downtown Syracuse. It has hosted the event for the past 14 years. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Mother-daughter duo Emma and Kristen Stuart share a moment as they shave their heads.
Mother-daughter duo Emma and Kristen Stuart share a moment as they shave their heads. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer
Spectators packed the bar to to watch and record friends and family go bald for the cause.
Spectators packed the bar to to watch and record friends and family go bald for the cause. Molly Bolan | Staff Photographer

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By Molly Bolan Staff Writer

The 14th annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser event took place at Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub on Sunday. A total of 555 people shaved their heads as part of the event, which raises money for childhood cancer research. The organization expects to exceed its goal of raising $500,000.

Published on March 25, 2018 at 10:45 pm
Contact Molly: mfbolan@syr.edu

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