The St. Baldrick’s Foundation presented $25,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine last September to fund lifesaving childhood cancer research.

“This donation from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation is very important for us to support pediatric oncology research,” said Stuart R. Toledano, M.D., professor of pediatrics and a specialist in pediatric hematology/ oncology. “For us it’s been a godsend because we don’t get any hospital funding for our research associate, which is more than a full-time job. This gift from St. Baldrick’s supports our research associate and her work—which enables us to pursue support from the Children’s Oncology Group, a critical source of our research funding.”

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises money and awareness globally for childhood cancer research through its volunteer-driven events where participants shave their heads for the cause.

“I’m delighted to be here, and it’s our pleasure at the foundation to be able to work with one of the best pediatric oncology centers in the country,” said Francis Feeney, member of the board of directors of St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Since its inception seven years ago, St. Baldrick’s events have raised over $20 million for childhood cancer research.