New York-New York St. Baldrick’s Event Raises $53,000 for Childhood Cancer Research
On Saturday, March 2, courageous people across Las Vegas made a bold move in the fight against cancer by shaving their heads for New York-New York Hotel & Casino’s fourth annual St. Baldrick’s Day event (Pictured: Angel Porrino and Dancing Queen – Photo credit: David Tingey).
Jersey Boys Graham Fenton with shavee
Photo credit: David Tingey.
With the support of the community, New York-New York and Nine Fine Irishmen were able to raise $53,000 to fund childhood cancer research for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Spazmatics
Photo credit: David Tingey.
Guests enjoyed a heartfelt and fun-filled day on the Brooklyn Bridge with family-friendly activities like face painting, raffles and live performances by bands like the Spazmatics.
NFI Chef David Suppe and participants
Photo credit: David Tingey.
The excitement continued late into the night with local entertainers including the Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages cast, members of Dancing Queen/Broadway Celebration, Angel Porrino of Absinthe and more lending their support for the cause by volunteering as celebrity head shavers.
The Bonner Boys
Photo credit: David Tingey.
St. Baldricks Marquee
Photo credit: David Tingey.
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