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Hamden school raises money for cancer research at ‘Saint Baldrick's' event
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Saint Rita School in Hamden school raised money for cancer research, participating in the 'Saint Baldrick's' event.
Multiple people volunteered to shave their heads.
Students, faculty and staff also used the event to recognize childhood cancer survivors, including seventh-grade student Juliette Walsh.
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'They're really supportive and there's always people looking out for you,' Walsh said 'I was 8 and it was hard because it was during COVID but there were always a lot of people there to help you.'
Saint Rita School said this was the fourth time they have surpassed their fundraising goal.
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