St. Baldrick's Foundation and Ethan Jostad Foundation Partner to Support Childhood Cancer Research

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St. Baldrick's Foundation and Ethan Jostad Foundation Partner to Support Childhood Cancer Research
LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2016) - The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Ethan Jostad Foundation, a non-profit who provides emotional and financial support to children and families affected by childhood cancer. The Ethan Jostad Foundation has generously committed to donating $25,000 to St. Baldrick's to help fund the most promising childhood cancer research to give kids the healthy, happy childhoods they deserve.

"St. Baldrick's is excited to partner with the Ethan Jostad Foundation to help raise money and increase awareness and advocate on behalf of kids with cancer," says Kathleen Ruddy, St. Baldrick's CEO, "We appreciate the support and can't wait to see where this partnership takes us and what promising research we are able to fund because of their support."

The Ethan Jostad Foundation (http://www.ethanjostadfoundation.org/), based in Oregon, was established by Chris and Kimberly Jostad in memory of their son, Ethan, who was taken from them at the age of 9 after fighting childhood cancer. Since its founding in 2011, the foundation has funded cutting-edge pediatric cancer research, while also providing financial aid to Oregon families with diagnosed children, and Courageous Kids Care Packages to children nationwide who are in treatment. The St. Baldrick's Foundation will serve as their partner in funding childhood cancer research (http://www.stbaldricks.org/see-the-impact) grants.

Chris and Kimberly are no strangers to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Kimberly shaved her head bald to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer at the Foundation's 46 Momma Shave for the Brave event (http://www.stbaldricks.org/campaigns/46mommas) in 2012.

"We're very excited to partner with a respected organization like St. Baldrick's and we know the funds we raise will be used for the very best research for our kids," said Chris Jostad, co-founder of The Ethan Jostad Foundation.

Kim Jostad, also co-founder of the foundation, added, "This partnership allows us to work with the very best team of scientific advisors connected to St. Baldricks. Our hope is to develop as many new promising treatments for those affected by childhood cancer. This exciting new venture also allows us to continue Ethan's legacy of helping others."

To kick-off the partnership, all proceeds from the Ethan Jostad Foundation's 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, taking place Saturday, June 11th at Eagle Point Golf Club, will benefit the St. Baldrick's Foundation.

About St. Baldrick's Foundation
As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick's Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick's funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts who are working to find cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are - and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids.

About The Ethan Jostad Foundation
The Ethan Jostad Foundation was established by Kim and Chris Jostad in October of 2011 in the memory of their son Ethan, who passed away at the young age of 9 from Stage IV Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive form of soft tissue sarcoma cancer. During his two year battle with cancer, Ethan's story became an inspiration to hundred of thousands of people and opened the eyes of many to the plight of children and families who are impacted by pediatric cancer.

The mission of the Ethan Jostad Foundation for Childhood Cancer is to continue Ethan's legacy by providing love, hope, and support to the children and families who continue to fight every day. In addition to funding cutting edge pediatric cancer research, the foundation brings smiles to the faces of children fighting cancer by providing toy packages to children nationwide who are in active treatment, and by providing much needed financial assistance to those families in Oregon. The Ethan Jostad Foundation was voted a Top Charity in 2012 by Chase Community Giving and actively supports and partners with other childhood cancer charities and organizations with the singular goal of finding cures. For more information please visit ethanjostadfoundation.org