Maine firefighters shave their heads to raise funds for cancer research in children

WEBVTT LAST 42 MISSING. The big firefighters helped raise money for child cancer research by shaving their heads. A firefighter left the fundraising event at RI-RA 'in Portland with a MOHAWK. LOCAL COMPANIES HAVE GIVEN ELEMENTS THAT HAVE BEEN DESTROYED. All the money raised today goes to St. The Baldrick Foundation, an organization that builds on research efforts. DAVID JESTER IS A FIREMAN AND PARAMEDIC OF THE BRUNSWICK FIRE DEPARTMENT. He shaved his head for the fourth time today. >> We are getting closer to the children affected by this disease, while we assure loneliness to show that they are not alone. LAUREN: SEPTEMBER IS MONTH OF CANCER AWARENESS. ORGANIZERS HOPE TO INCREASE $ 15,000 TODAY

Maine firefighters shave their heads to raise funds for cancer research in children

Updated: 18:50 EDT 16 September 2018

Maine firefighters shaved their heads to raise funds for cancer research in children.

The money raised was donated to the St. Baldrick Foundation & # 39; s in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Local businesses donated items to be pulled to the Ri Ra Irish Pub in Portland.