St. Baldrick's holds Coaches United Against Cancer event
WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The St. Baldrick's Foundation held their annual Coaches United Against Cancer event in Windsor on Thursday.
The event helps raise money for pediatric cancer research. Kids were able to strap on their cleats and play soccer. Some adults also shaved their heads for the cause.
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'Seeing all these kids, happy kids here who are out here to support kids who are suffering, words can't describe how much is means to me and I think what it means to the families who endure cancer,' said Jon Cohn of Coaches United Against Cancer.
The event has been held for 17 years and has raised almost half a million dollars.
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