Fire Crew Goes Bald; Raises $2,200 for Cancer

Portland Fire Crew (Engine No. 14) raised $2,200 this past weekend for the 10th Annual St. Baldrick’s Event at Oaks Park on May 19, as part of an ongoing effort to raise funds to fight childhood cancer. Overall, the event raised more than $205,000 as more than 500 heads were shaved for the cause.

Participates in the event shave their heads for two reasons: 1) To raise money for a cure and: 2) To stand in solidarity with the kids that do not have the choice to be bald.

Aaron Gagnon, a Camas resident, and local firefighter, said his whole Engine No. 14 crew shaved their heads.

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.

http://www.stbaldricks.org/

After Shave: Chris Butler, a cancer patient, Lisa Knight, Chris Butler, Jesse Altig and Aaron Gagnon, from Portland Fire Crew No. 14.

Before: (left to right) Aaron Gagnon, Lisa Knight, Chris Butler and Jesse Altig.