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Cairo mom shaves head in honor of son's cancer journey

Posted at 11:11 PM, Jul 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-24 10:38:07-04
CAIRO, Ga. (WTXL) - Karen Singletary is taking a stand against childhood cancer in a unique way.
 
Singletary shaved her head Sunday at the 46 Mommas Shave for the Brave event, hosted by the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
 
The cause is personal to Singletary. She's been shaving her head at this event every year since 2011 in honor of her son Zach, who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in 2006. Zach fought his brain tumor and won, but Singletary says his battle took a huge toll on his health and their family.
 
"When you see your own child go through treatment, you realize something really needs to be done because so many kids don't survive treatment; a lot of times it's because the drugs are so toxic that their bodies can't handle it," said Singletary. "I felt I had to do something to help other kids in the future who might have to do what my child had to go through."
 
According to the St. Baldrick's Foundation, the 46 Mommas team was created in 2010 and named to reflect the reality that on average each weekday in North America, 46 mothers are told that their child has cancer. Each year, a new group of “Mommas” engage and empower fellow parents of children with cancer by coming together to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer research.
 
You can support the <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>46 Mommas</em></span></span> by visiting the <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em>46 Mommas</em></span></span> campaign page and become a fan on Facebook or follow them on Twitter
 
To get involved with St. Baldrick’s, visit StBaldricks.org, and connect on Facebook,Twitter, and YouTube.