Fundraisers going virtual amid pandemic

Some charities have to move online to comply with social distancing.

Only ones utilizing the internet.

One local charity is moving their event online to comply with social distancing.

This year the university of minnesotaá rochester will host a virtual st.

Baldrick's fundraiser.

The event encourages participants to shave their heads as a way to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer.

This is video of one of this year's participants in the act.

Organizer natalie bobick says it's been a diffcult decision to move the event online.xxx "we made the decision to make it a virtual event because of the coronavirus.

So that was a hard transition.

How could me make it virtual but fun and interactive.

So far á we're told participation is significantly lower this year.

Bobick says they're hoping having a virtual event will reach a wider range of people and raise awareness.

The event will be broadcasted