More Than 23,000,000 Strands of Hair Shaved at 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino
230 Volunteers Shaved Their Heads Raising More Than $100,000 for St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Cancer Research
More than 23,000,000 hairs were shed to support St. Baldrick’s Foundation for Cancer Research at the 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on Saturday, March 3. 230 volunteers helped raise more than $100,000 by shaving the way to a cure and showing solidarity for children battling cancer. In all 4,000 people were present to watch the event festivities. Shavees included five 1st graders from Bonner Elementary School who raised $1,000 for the foundation and kicked off the shaving extravaganza.
“Thanks to the overwhelming amount of people who came out to support the 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day event we were able to break our goal of raising more than $100,000 for this worthy cause,” said Michael Kennedy, executive director of food & beverage at New York-New York Hotel & Casino. “We look forward to seeing all of our supporters next year at the 4th Annual St. Baldrick’s Day.”
The 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day had a line-up of entertainment that included a live shaving station, food and beverage specials, live music, face painting and balloon animals.
Worldwide, more than 160,000 children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and it remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. With only 4 percent of all federal cancer research funding dedicated to pediatric cancer research, St. Baldrick’s Foundation grant funds are critical to continue the battle against this devastating disease.
It is estimated that each person’s head has an average of 100,000 strands of hair, which means that the 230 shavees at the 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York Hotel & Casino shed more than 23,000,000 for the cause.
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About Nine Fine Irishmen: This authentic Irish pub features Irish food, drinks and uniquely Irish song, dance and storytelling. Based on the adventurous lives of nine Irishmen in the 1800s, Nine Fine Irishmen is located directly on the Strip at New York-New York Hotel & Casino and offers an outside balcony, an authentic décor and feel, as well as traditional Irish entertainment. The menu delivers natural, fresh Irish flavors by offering everything from pub favorites to a more sophisticated cuisine. A full range of authentic Irish stouts, lagers, and creamy ales such as Guinness and Smithwick’s are available. Traditional Irish drinks are made with premium spirits such as Jameson and Bushmill Whiskey. The interior décor was designed and built by the best of Ireland’s craftsmen and shipped directly to Las Vegas. Private dining and meeting rooms are available for parties and business functions seven days a week and the restaurant is open seven days a week at 11 a.m. The bar is open daily until 2:45 a.m. For more information, visit www.ninefineirishmen.com or www.newyorknewyork.com.
About St. Baldrick’s Foundation: The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, a child’s best hope for a cure. Since the Foundation’s first grants as an independent charity in 2005; it has funded over $56.9 million in childhood cancer research. For more information about St. Baldrick’s, call 1.888.899.BALD or visit stbaldricks.org.