Twelve years ago, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation charity shave event at New York-New York’s Brooklyn Bridge was a memorable occasion. I decided to join in by having my head shaved, an idea that my friend Tricia McCrone Brinton, then my radio co-host, helped bring to life. As the rain began to fall, a single drop on my freshly shaved head marked a pivotal moment.
The 2013 event was a notable success in Las Vegas, both in terms of donations and visual impact. Over the following eight weeks, I shared stories about St. Baldrick’s mission to combat childhood cancer while my hair grew back.
Now, with my hair grown out again, we are preparing for another series of March events. Our annual Baldrick’s birthday party is set for Monday night at The Composers Room at Commercial Center, featuring music directed by Kenny Davidsen and hosted by Kelly Clinton-Holmes. We will auction off my head-shave, conducted by a surprise Las Vegas icon.
The evening will also see the return of The D.C. MagicTones, supported by David Copperfield, with specialty drinks available, including a non-alcoholic option matching my ‘67 Cougar’s color. A suggested donation of $20, benefiting St. Baldrick’s, is encouraged. More information can be found at thecomposersroom.com.
On March 16, New York-New York will host another shaving event as part of the Las Vegas St. Baldrick’s campaign, featuring local celebrities and figures. Since its inception in 2000, St. Baldrick’s has provided over $127 million for childhood cancer research, becoming the largest private funder in the field.
Brian and Lynn McMullan hosted Las Vegas’s first St. Baldrick’s event in 2007 after losing their daughter Krya to a brain tumor. Their efforts have been significant, with Team Kyra leading events that have raised $8 million in Las Vegas and $13 million overall. Brian McMullan will be joining the Monday night event as a testament to the community’s ongoing commitment.
