St. Baldrick’s Kids

More children die of childhood cancer than any other disease in the U.S., and every year 300,000 kids worldwide are diagnosed. And cancer doesn’t care about borders, race, nationality, age, socio-economic level or religion—it can strike any child at any time.

Children with cancer hope for the same things that healthy children hope for—they dream of being princesses or pirates, walking on the moon, getting married and having children. But cancer gets in the way.

Young boy with his arm around a young girl

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation exists to allow these children to turn their dreams into realities. They’re at the heart of everything we do—from every event that is planned, to every volunteer who shaves, and every donor who gives.

The connection between St. Baldrick’s Foundation participants and our Honored Kids moves volunteers to raise more money and awareness, while also comforting families and their children with the knowledge that others are supporting them in the fight.

We invite you to visit our blog to read more about these remarkable kids and families and be inspired by their strength, determination and courage. Or, search below to find an honored child near you.

Are you interested in sharing your child’s story by signing them up to become an Honored Kid?

Find An Honored Child

Ambassadors

Each year, five Ambassadors are chosen to represent the thousands of kids affected by childhood cancer across different ages, regions, and diagnoses. Their stories remind us that cancer doesn’t discriminate — and that one in five kids in the U.S. won’t survive. Meet this year’s Ambassadors and read their inspiring stories!

Sage Y.

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

In many ways, 7-year-old Sage is a typical first grader who loves superheroes, sports, especially soccer, wrestling, and football (go Iowa Hawkeyes!), hunting, bike riding, playing with cars, and perfecting his newest talent, whistling.