Shamrock Shave: Annual head-shaving event returns to Reno

Join the Reno Fire Department at Ole Bridge Pub on March 15 for the 15th Annual Shamrock Shave benefiting St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Local firefighters are preparing to go bald for a cause as the Reno Fire Department joins forces with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for their signature head-shaving fundraiser to help find cures for childhood cancers. The 15th Annual Shamrock Shave represents a powerful commitment to childhood cancer research, bringing together first responders and community members in a display of solidarity.

About the event and cause

The Ole Bridge Pub in downtown Reno will host this year’s Shamrock Shave on Saturday, March 15. From noon to 5 p.m., members of the Reno Fire Department will volunteer to have their heads shaved at the establishment, located at 50 N. Sierra St.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has become well-known for these distinctive fundraising events, where participants collect donations in exchange for shaving their heads in solidarity with children fighting cancer. Fire departments across the country have embraced these events as a way to support pediatric cancer research while strengthening community bonds.

This marks the 15th year that Reno’s firefighters have participated in the foundation’s signature event. The public is invited to attend and support the participants. You can also support the charity by buying RFD Shamrock Shave swag.

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