Middle Country Students Shave Heads for Cancer Awareness

Jericho Elementary School Hosts Eleventh Annual St. Baldrick’s Event and Raised More Than $3,200 in Donations

Students from the Middle Country Central School District’s Jericho Elementary School recently hosted its eleventh annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to raise awareness and support research to fight children’s cancer. This year, more than 35 students, teachers and parents had their heads ceremoniously shaved and raised more than $3,200. The event is coordinated by fifth grade teacher Eric Burchard.

The event is part of the Middle Country Central School District’s initiative that provides students opportunities to participate in community service programs and encourages them to find ways to help those in need. Over the past 11 years, Jericho Elementary School has raised more than $30,000 through its St. Baldrick’s Foundation head shaving events aimed at funding research to cure childhood cancers.

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Middle Country Central School District Jericho Elementary School students raised $3,200 and shaved their heads to help fight children’s cancer during the school’s annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation event.

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Middle Country Central School District Jericho Elementary School students have raised over $30,000 to support children’s cancer treatment in the eleven years the school has been hosting its St. Baldrick’s Foundation event. The event was first introduced by fifth grade teacher Eric Burchard (center).