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Head Shaving for a Cure
Bar Raises Money for Childhood Cancer Research
Updated: Saturday, 10 Mar 2012, 11:10 AM CST
Published : Saturday, 10 Mar 2012, 11:10 AM CST
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Fado Irish Pub is teaming up with St. Baldrick's Foundation to shave heads for childhood cancer research.
The local bar will host an event today that includes head shaving for the cause, live music, and Irish dancers.
Since the fundraiser's start in 2000, more than 190,000 people have had their heads shaved at almost 5,000 St. Baldrick's events worldwide.
This year's Austin event has already raised almost $63,000 and over 90 people have signd up to have their head shaved.
For more information and to register for the head shaving, visit the St. Baldrick's website.
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