St. Baldrick's Event at Sachem East

Sachem East will host another St. Baldrick's event, hoping to top last year's mark of over $15,000. The school set a goal of $17,001 and has already raised $8,162 (as of 7 p.m. on March 12).

Among the many participants this year are Sachem Superintendent James Nolan, Sachem East football coach Mark Wojciechowski, and Sachem East Principal Rory Manning, who had his head buzzed last year as well.

Not surprisingly, Nolan, who is doing this in memory of his father and to support many members of his own family and the Sachem family who have suffered from cancer, has raised $1,605 so far, more than his initial goal of $1,000.

Nearly 70 shavees have already signed up for the event, which will take place March 21 at 1 p.m.

St. Baldrick's is the world's largest volunteer-driven fundraising unit for childhood cancer research. At Foundation events all throughout the year, volunteers shave their heads to raise funds. Like marathon runners, "shavees" collect donations from friends, family and associates. The foundation receives these funds and makes grants to research experts.

To learn more about Sachem's St. Baldrick's efforts, click here.

To donate to Jim Nolan's effort, click here.

Sachem Patch will provide updates leading up to the event, as well as full coverage of Nolan, Manning and other notable figures getting shaved for a good cause.