Police, firefighters to shave heads to raise money for childhood cancer research

Members of the UMass Amherst Police Department are among the organizers of an upcoming benefit to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a volunteer-driven children’s cancer charity that raises funds by hosting events where participants collect pledges to shave their heads in solidarity with kids battling cancer.

This year's head-shaving, which is expected to draw about 200 area police officers, firefighters and other volunteers, is being held Sunday, April 7 starting at 11 a.m. at Rafters Sports Bar & Restaurant in Amherst, UMass Amherst fraternities and student groups are joining the festivities with teams to raise money for the cause. 

Local businesses have donated thousands of dollars of raffle prizes to be awarded throughout the day.

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