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D.C. United, St. Baldrick’s, Boundary Stone Team Up in Support of Childhood Cancer Research

D.C. United has teamed with Boundary Stone Public House and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to host the Third Annual Head Shaving Event to help raise money for childhood cancer research. On Sunday, March 15, at 3 p.m., volunteers will gather at Boundary Stone Public House and have their heads shaved as a sign of support for St. Baldrick's and youth affected by cancer.


With an aim of assisting Boundary Stone Public House raise $15,000 in cancer research funds, D.C. United’s Perry Kitchen will shave his head at the event while Head Coach Ben Olsen and United players Andrew Dykstra and Conor Doyle serve as guest barbers and bartenders.


In addition to the head shaving event, individuals can donate directly, with D.C. United matching those donations in an effort to continue fighting childhood cancer.


D.C. United and Boundary Stone Public House encourage all of those interested to attend on Sunday and participate, whether it be having their head shaved, donating, volunteering, or coming simply to show support. Boundary Stone Public House is located at: 116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001. For more information, please visit the Boundary Stone event page: www.stbaldricks.org/events/BoundaryStone2015.


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, healthy lives. For more information on the St Baldrick’s Foundation visit: www.stbaldricks.org