St. Baldrick’s Foundation
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The Department of Pediatrics at UI Health is deeply grateful to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, one of our generous partners, and the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research. Since 2006, we have received over $2million in support from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, advancing pediatric clinical studies and providing resources for patients battling cancer and blood disorders.
The UIC/Rush/Stroger COG Clinical Trials Program has grown significantly since its inception, now enrolling patients in 18 groundbreaking studies thanks to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s support. This year, UI Health received a St. Baldrick’s Infrastructure Grant, funded by the Cairo Family of La Grange, Illinois, through the “Do It for Dominic” fund. Created in memory of Dominic Cairo, who passed away from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2011, this grant helps ensure our institutions’ continued progress in the fight against childhood cancer.
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- Attend Our Events: The Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at the Children’s Hospital University of Illinois (UI Health) is proud to host its annual head-shaving event to raise funds for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. This heartwarming tradition brings together doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community members—all united in support of lifesaving research to find cures for childhood cancers. View moments from past head-shaving events and join us this year in making a difference!