LIBERTY — Amy Ballard has spent the last 20 years serving the Liberty Local Schools community, first as a recess and lunch aide and for the past decade as a dedicated bus driver. Known to many students as the friendly face behind the wheel of Bus #6, Ballard is now taking her commitment to children beyond the school day by participating in a St. Baldrick’s Foundation head-shaving event to support childhood cancer research.
Ballard, a Liberty district resident for two decades, has signed up to shave her head at the St. Baldrick’s event on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Penguin City. Her goal is to raise $2,500 to support life-saving research into childhood cancers.
St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a nonprofit organization best known for its head-shaving events, where participants raise donations to support research aimed at finding cures for childhood cancer.
“Cancer doesn’t care, but Miss B does,” Ballard said. “I know what’s important in the world — everything nature, and all the kids. I figured if I can make it even just a little better, St. Baldrick’s and a haircut is a good place to start. Please consider a small donation to help the quest for a cure through research in childhood cancer.”
Community members who wish to support Ballard’s effort can donate by visiting stbaldricks.org and following these steps:
Search for the Penguin City event
Click on the Shave Event on March 14, 2026 (do not click the main donate button)
Scroll to Participants and select View All
Find Amy Ballard, click her Donate button, and follow the prompts
Liberty Local Schools is proud to support Amy Ballard as she takes this courageous step to make a difference for children everywhere.