HILLSBOROUGH: Ciattarelli to get head shaved for charity

Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will have his head shaved Sept. 28 for the annual St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser.
The event aims to raise $25,000 for childhood cancer research in honor of Rayanna Marrero.
Rayanna, a Sergeantsville girl who developed a cancer called MDS as a result of her treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and required a bone marrow transplant, lost her battle in 2012 at the age of 8.
"The St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving fundraiser is a very unique and important annual event," said Mr. Ciattarelli, who is on the Rays of Hope team. "In being one of many to have their heads shaved, the goal is to call attention to childhood cancers and the need for funding promising research."
The assemblyman, who is a resident of Hillsborough, will have his head shaved during the event, starting at noon, at the Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company on Sept. 28. All are urged to turn out and cheer on all of the shavees.
There will be entertainment for the entire family, including a DJ, bake sale, food sales, children’s activities and both live and silent auctions.
Sergeantsville is part of Delaware Township, which is one of 14 municipalities in New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District, which Mr. Ciattarelli, a Republican, represents.
"I respectfully ask that fellow citizens please consider supporting my participation in this important event by making a donation through my Rays of Hope team page at www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/733285/2014," Mr. Ciattarelli said.
St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven 501nonprofit that raises money for childhood cancer research. It organizes head-shaving events to bring the community together in support of parents and survivors.