WILTON, Conn. — St.Baldrick's has now become a yearly tradition at Wilton High School.
Students from all grades raise money for childhood cancer and shave their heads. A month-long fundraiser that raised over $40,000.
While some participate to support families, some have a personal connection.
Many of the students on the team know someone who was directly impacted.
While raising money for a good cause they make connections and become a family!
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