VIDEO: Mokena Girl, 9, Shaves Head for Cancer Research
Lauren Peterson, 9, of Mokena, raised the most money of any single participant at Friday's St. Baldrick's Day fundraiser in New Lenox.
Lauren Peterson didn't just raise money for cancer research by shaving her head.
With $2,190 as of Sunday night, Lauren raised the most money of any single participant at Friday's St. Baldrick's Day event in New Lenox.
Peterson, 9, a Mokena Intermediate School fourth-grader, decided to have her locks chopped off for St. Baldrick's Day, a yearly charity for childrens cancer research. And that she did on Friday night at Gatto's in New Lenox.
Read about Peterson's plans to go bald for cancer research.
Shaving on behalf of Mackenzie W., an 11-year-old girl from O'Fallon, Mo., Peterson raised more money than any single participant at Friday's event. She was cheered on by friends, family and by Mackenzie's cousin Maiya Woelbling, 10, of St. Louis.
"It feels so weird," the newly bald Peterson said.
Will Lauren be doing this again next St. Baldrick's Day?
"Probably," she said, laughing. "I don't know if my mom will let me."
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Mokena Intermediate School
11331 195th St, Mokena, IL -
Gatto's Restaurant & Bar
1938 E Lincoln Hwy Ste 110, New Lenox, IL -
Jim S
7:47 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
What a great story. This is what it is all about! Finally news worth reporting.
tess
8:23 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
Congratulations, Lauren on not only raising the most money but for being so brave and committed to such an awesome cause! You are an inspiration to kids AND adults! Great job!
Metro
9:04 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
Lauren and these other kids are awesome for doing this!!!!
Mary Cummins
9:25 am on Monday, March 26, 2012
What an amazingly unselfish act. Congratulations, Lauren! Your fundraising and awareness raising efforts should be applauded.
DomeHome
1:57 pm on Monday, March 26, 2012
Congrats Lauren. Thanks for making a difference. You are truly beautiful!
Tleonard
11:02 am on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Kids can make a difference and you did it. You are a special person to do this. Thank You for showing us how great you are.
Madelyn burns
6:17 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wow Lauren u truly did an amazing thing! U no maxi me ( my sister Christina) didn't think u wud do it! But even though it is going to take a while to get used to this
" new do" I still think it was for a great cause :)