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A young man smiles and gets his hair shaved during an event at Valley Children's to raise funds for childhood cancer research.

Volunteers Shave Heads, Rally Donations for Pediatric Cancer Research

March 23, 2026

MADERA, Calif. – A fundraiser at Valley Children’s Hospital brought the community together to support pediatric cancer research, with participants cutting or shaving their hair to raise awareness and donations. The annual “Conquer Kids’ Cancer” fundraiser was organized by the St.…

Dr. Ruetima Titapiwatanakun shows a tablet to a patient and her mother during a visit to Valley Children's.

St. Baldrick’s Grant Will Expand Childhood Cancer Research at Valley Children’s

December 1, 2025

MADERA, Calif. – A $25,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will help Valley Children’s bring more lifesaving pediatric cancer clinical trials to kids in the Central Valley. The funding, which was awarded to Valley Children’s Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist Dr. Ruetima Titapiwatanakun,…