St. Baldrick’s and Boomer are Winning Combination
Crestwood, IL – The Windy City ThunderBolts, 2007 & 2008 Frontier League Champions, mascot Boomer was on hand at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic School for their annual St. Baldrick’s event. St. Baldrick’s began as a casual conversation between friends and has exploded into the world’s biggest volunteer-driven fundraising program for childhood cancer! In nine years, events have taken place in 18 countries and 48 US states, raising over $50 million, and shaving more than 72,000 heads
Our beloved buddy in blue was a crowd favorite as he entertained all the participants, students and parents. He was seen shaving one lucky boy’s head as well as tossing tee shirts and hats into the crowd of his adoring fans. Fox News Chicago was live on hand to record the festivities through the event. You can see Boomer in action by clicking the following link:
St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research. Thousands of volunteers shave their heads in solidarity of children with cancer, while requesting donations of support from friends and family.
At a St. Baldrick's event, something amazing happens. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support this cause after looking into the face of these brave children who are smiling broadly as their friends and family members proudly display their newly shorn heads.
Volunteers and donors see it can be fun to support a serious cause. Young cancer patients and survivors see how many people care. And researchers see St. Baldrick's funds helping to find cures!
The Windy City ThunderBolts open the 2009 season on Thursday, May 21 at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. For more information, please visit us online at
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