Fredericksburg Parent

March 2017

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www.FredParent.NET • 11 " reader feedback FredParent asked... Christina F. A. On the Night You Were Born," "You are Here For a Reason" and "Wherever You Are My Love Will Find You." Nancy Tillman has done a fabulous job writing books that share important mes- sages I want my son to grow up hearing from me. Beautiful illustrations and writing that expresses my feelings for him perfectly. Melissa B. "Miss. Fiona's Stupendous Pumpkin Pies" written by Mark Moulton. It's a Halloween-themed book. There are so many more I would like to add but this is a little known book that has brought our family so many great memories. eMaiL your FeedBaCK to editor@fredericksburgparent.net St Baldrick's Foundation began in 2000 over a simple idea – shave a colleague's beautiful hair while also raising money for kids with cancer. And now this Foundation has funded over $200 million worth of research to cure pediatric cancer. In 2015, the FDA approved a treatment that offers a higher chance of a cure for high-risk neuroblastoma patients because of that research. Money is raised around the country every March and Paddy's Steakhouse and Pub on Route 610 in Stafford will host its 15 th annual St. Baldrick's event on Sunday, March 12. The first event was in 2003. Rock Hill Fire Department asked them to partner with the and they took it over a few years later. Now 15 years later, they've successfully raised over $415,000! "We shave our hair now so that one day no child will have to lose theirs," says Helen. To learn more about St. Baldrick's visit www.stbaldricks.com. And to learn more about our event search "Paddy's Steakhouse and Pub" or visit: www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/98/2017. The event is family friendly with a clown, bake sale, a silent auction and door prizes! Hope to see you there! community corner WRITTEN BY JULIE BROSNAN St. Baldrick's Foundation " books Unita W. "Harold and the Purple Crayon" Meg C. S. "Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise," "Red: A Crayon's Story," "Interstellar Cinderella" Shannon E. For toddlers: "When Mama Comes Home Tonight," For Preschoolers: Any of the Berenstain Bears Books What do you think every should own ? child to grow up hearing from me. Beautiful Pies" written by Mark Moulton. It's a Halloween-themed book. There Unita W. "Harold and the Purple Crayon" Join us Sunday, March 12!

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