I’m not generally a fan of schticks and schemes designed to collect money for charities. I figure — research it and give in the way you discern best. But my kiddo, pictured here in his Wolverine Halloween costume, is participating with St. Baldrick’s Foundation to conquer childhood cancers. He’s taking pledges to shave off his hair– and if he passes the $300 mark he’ll shave his beard. This will make him look 12 and he’ll be carded at the very bar where he’ll be participating in shave-off. Ha.
This is especially close to me as I’ve been praying for some time for a Real Life Superhero, SuperJuls, whose courage is an inspiration. Give or don’t give to my son’s efforts. We’ll be topping off the pledge card — but stop a moment after reading this and pray for Julian, his siblings, his parents, and all the families affected by this insidious disease that keeps taking so many precious children.
God bless you.