Coach Jon Lipsitz will shave his head for Pedatric Cancer Research. |
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Lipsitz To Shave His Head For Pediatric Cancer Research
April 10, 2008
Charlotte, NC - Charlotte 49ers women's soccer coach Jon Lipsitz, the 2007 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, is shaving his head for pediatric cancer research. Lipsitz is raising money through donations through the St. Baldrick's Foundation which supports pediatric cancer research. Members of the two-time Atlantic 10 Championship women's soccer team will shave his head on April 17.
"Giving back to the community is of great importance to me and my team," Lipsitz said. "Seeing children struggle with cancer is just so heart wrenching to us all. I thought "what would my children want me to do" and immediately decided to join the fundraising effort and shave my head. It will be an honor to allow my team to shave my head if in some small way I can help fund research to bring an end to childhood cancer."
Lipsitz became acquainted with this charity by his nephew who lives in Portland, Oregon who has a friend with cancer. His nephew, Sam, is shaving his head in a statement of solidarity with his friend.
To donate money to this worthy cause or for more information a about the event you go to St. Baldricks Foundation.
THE MONEY RAISED GOES TO RESEARCH TO HELP PREVENT PEDIATRIC CANCER and your donation is tax deductible!
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