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Keaton Raphael Memorial Celebrates 15 Years and $1 Million Raised For Research
New Executive Director and Board Members continue to build momentum as the largest single donor for UC Davis pediatric cancer research Roseville, CA (June 19, 2013)— Keaton Raphael Memorial (KRM) today announced plans for its Inaugural Gala on Sept. 20, 2013, when the charity will highlight the past “15 years of Hope, Courage, and Strength” […]
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Keaton Kiddos – Logan
Logan Age 3 Diagnosis: Logan woke up on May 1st, 2013 with what was thought to be a mild flu bug and wound up being admitted to Pediatric ICU that evening with Leukemia. His diagnosis is ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) and he is in a high risk category due to his extremely high white blood […]
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Keaton Kiddos – Rey
Rey age 8 Rey was diagnosed in 2013 with Relapsed Hodgkins Lymphoma at age 6. He is 8 years old and recently celebrated NO MORE CHEMO! Here is a note from his sister sent in to Keaton Raphael Memorial, these are the testimonials your donation could make happen. “Hello, I am Rey’s sister. He is […]
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Hundreds shave heads for cancer at St. Baldrick’s celebration Galleria event supports Keaton Raphael
Hundreds of supporters shaved their heads in the name of cancer survivors at the Westfield Galleria on Saturday. The Keaton Raphael Memorial and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation partnered together to host their annual St. Baldrick’s Celebration fundraiser to raise awareness and money for cancer research and treatment. Read full article as published by the Placer […]
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Fourth-grader shaves head for friend who battled cancer
Mikey’s Bald Brigade set out to raise money for childhood cancer research, and, oh boy, were they successful. The 29 boys and their dads — with plenty of help from fellow students at Catheryn Gates Elementary School in Roseville — raised $15,500 for the campus’s inaugural St. Baldrick’s event on Friday, March 1. The nationwide fundraiser generates […]
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Keaton Kiddos – Jessen
Jessen Age 3 On March 1st when taken to the doctor Jessen had a fever and extremely high blood pressure. They were sent immediately over to the hospital for him to be admitted. He had x-rays done and an ultrasound of his abdomen, which showed a mass with a blood supply to it. After more […]
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Fox 40 Speaks of St. Baldrick’s
Going bald for childhood cancer. Paul Robins and Bethany Crouch get the scoop on this great cause from Dana Pearson from The Keaton Raphael Memorial. The next St. Baldrick’s events are at the Westfield Galleria in Roseville on March 2 from noon to 4 p.m., and deVere’s Irish Pub in downtown Sacramento March 11 from […]
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Folsom stylist shaves her hair to fight cancer
Folsom Supercuts manager Olga Howerton will shave all 20-plus inches of her hair to help cure childhood cancer. Howerton, 30, of Natomas, hopes to raise $30,000 in donations for St. Baldrick’s. Throughout the month of February, all of the Sacramento area Supercuts salons will be accepting donations to help Howerton reach her goal. Read full […]
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St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event
The Keaton Raphael Memorial presents 11th Annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation Head Shaving Celebrations, designed to raise funds to support childhood cancer research by recruiting “Heroes” to shave their heads in front of thousands live in return for pledges of financial support from friends and family members. This year’s celebrations are scheduled to take place in […]
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Girl Conquers Phobia For Upcoming St. Baldrick’s Event
Annual fundraiser in Roseville will push cash towards a cure Ever since she can remember, Emma Eckhardt experienced crippling anxiety around having her hair cut — a Rapunzel-like curse she’s managing to conquer in order to help with an event in Roseville designed to fight childhood cancer. Read full article as published by Roseville & […]
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