RALEIGH, NC (WTVD) — People who can make money selling adult drinks are looking forward to a busy weekend as fans watch the hoops take place in New Orleans’ but one Glenwood South destination, the Raleigh Beer Garden , hosted families with children on Saturday as many participated in the St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser.
“I’m here to raise money for childhood cancer research so that families like us don’t have to go through the hardships we’ve been through. Hopefully we’ll have a cure for this one day,” said Dave Edsall.
He and his wife Coley stood with their two daughters as clippers removed hair from heads that soon resembled their oldest, Mary Harper. Doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of kidney cancer when she was three years old. Now, after eight months of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, she is a cancer survivor.
“I liked when it was shaved,” Harper said when asked about the very low-cut haircut that helps her raise $1,000 for cancer research. She inspires her mother.
“And all the children who have fought so hard against cancer, and their families who have supported them on this journey,” said Coley Edsall.
“It feels great”, event organizer Dixie Halberstadt agrees. “As a parent of a childhood cancer survivor, it’s so good to take a very serious matter that can break your heart, and turn it around. To make it fun and happy, and hope give to all the families out there who are affected by childhood cancer.”
Mary Harper is small in stature, but her examples make a big difference to the annual fundraiser. Her participation could inspire others to lose their locks for a good cause.
“She’s a wild and free kid. Mary Harper has always been like that, and she’s always gone against the grain, doing her own thing, and living her own truth,” Coley said. “And she’s a constant reminder to do what makes you happy!”
Visit https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/115/2022 to find out how to get involved.
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