Shred Kids' Cancer

on National TV

Live, Life & Win!: 

  Shredfest 5:

  Shredfest PSA:

  Shredfest 4:

  Shredfest 3:

First Shredfest (2009):

TEDX Santa Monica:

  Rock The Run Vol. 1:

   Rock The Run Vol. 2:

Our Story

"One person can make a difference and everyONE should try" - John F. Kennedy 

My name is Teagan Stedman and 8 years ago I wanted to help my friend who was battling cancer but, since I was only 8 years old at the time, there was not a lot I was qualified to do to help. I realized that if I focused on repurposing my passion to help, it would not only feel more authentic but it could be more impactful. Both my friend who was battling cancer and I were into music, and I knew other kids who wanted to help, so I came up with a plan to put on a concert – a battle of the kid bands to battle kids’ cancer. In our case, we actually wanted to “shred kids’ cancer”.  Lots of rehearsals and organizing happened which was a bit overwhelming for an 8 year old but a few months later this concert, the Shredfest, was born. It was a great way for my friend who was battling cancer to be able to see that we were all here for him. He even was well enough to come on stage and perform a song.

By using our shared passion of music we were able to create a strong feeling of solidarity which lifted my friend’s spirits and also helped generate some much needed funds that went toward pediatric cancer research.  Thankfully my friend recovered, and it has been eight years since that first Shredfest. Shred Kids’ Cancer has since become an official nonprofit and has raised over $350,000 and granted funds to 9 clinical trials.  We expanded from our west coast roots to the east coast with many fun, music-themed kid-organized events. 

Shred Kids' Cancer is a charity that lets kids try and do something for these other kids who are suffering and we try to do it through the power of music.  Its a way to make kids who have cancer know that we are here for them and show them we care and give them strength.

For the past eight years, our ongoing events are fundraisers with music infused in each event.

Shredfest: kids battle cancer with a battle of the kid bands 

Rock The Run 5K/10K: held in Fall.  

Be Bold, Be Bald: Third Friday of every October.

Dodge for Cancer 

ASICS LA Marathon 

We also have letter writing campaigns, SKC F.I.T selfie challenge and bone marrow drives to get our voices heard and match donors to literally save the lives of those who are in need.  

We are proud to be given the opportunity to spread Shred Kids Cancer nationwide and our goal is to have clubs and chapters around the nation - so look for Shred Kids' Cancer events in your area or be a leader and start one!

We also have original Shred Kids' Cancer items created like music on itunes, a children's book and Survival Bracelets we call Shredstraps, with proceeds going to Shred Kids' Cancer.  

Shred Kids Cancer is an official 501c3 public charity and our Federal ID # is 27-3541000