St. Catherine of Alexandria School hosts St. Baldrick's

Students and families at St. Catherine of Alexandria School in Oak Lawn had their heads shaved at a pep rally as part of a St. Baldrick's Day event on March 18, 2022. Students at several schools and parishes around the archdiocese participated in the annual event usually around St. Patrick’s Day to raise money for pediatric cancer research. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Fifth-grader Kate Guardi smiles as her dad shaves her head. She raised over $3,000 to be the top individual earner for this year’s drive. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Kate Guardi, a fifth-grader, receives a hug from her dad Drew after he shaved her head. She raised over $3,000 to be the top individual earner for this year’s event. (Karen Callaway/ Chicago Catholic)
Students cheer as classmates get their heads shaved. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Dennis Ziomek, pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, took time away from watching the Loyola University men’s basketball game to take some photos. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bobby O'Keefe gets his head shaved. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Vinny O'Keefe gets his head shaved. Members of the O'Keefe family got their heads shaved as a team and raised over $5,000 to benefit Emily Beazley’s Kures for Kids Fund. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
T.J. and Tim O'Keefe tease each other as they get their heads shaved. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Vinny O'Keefe high-fives his stylist after getting his head shaved. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Eighth-graders Gia Lombardo and Will Corley emcee the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Dozens of students took part in the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
St. Baldrick's is an annual event at the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Liam O'Keefe supports his classmate while he gets his head shaved. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Liam O’Keefe and his classmates examine their new haircuts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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