SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Keaton Child Cancer Alliance raised money to combat childhood cancer by hosting a block party on Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. at de Vere's Irish Pub in Sacramento.
The Keaton Child Cancer Alliance is an advocacy group that aims to support families that have children with cancer. The organization has raised $131,169 out of its $150,000 goal as of 8:55 p.m.
Every year since 2000, St. Baldrick's events raised money to fight childhood cancer. It started with one event that raised $104,000 and has since grown to events nationwide.
The organization raised $282 million in research grant funding since 2005, according to its website.
For those who would not be able to shave their heads at the black party could donate here.
Becca Habegger contributed to this story.
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