Welcome to the page for Cooper’s Crew. Cooper Peterson was diagnosed with NF1 February 26th, 2015, just a couple days shy of 11 months old. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a condition characterized by changes in skin coloring (pigmentation) and the growth of tumors along nerves in the skin, brain, and other parts of the body. At that time he was also diagnosed with a brain tumor, more specifically a bilateral Optic Glioma – a tumor that grows on the optic nerves. Due to the aggressiveness of this tumor, Cooper was immediately started on chemotherapy. Within about six weeks of starting chemotherapy, Cooper lost his vision to the tumor. He is completely blind. After nine months of chemotherapy, Cooper’s tumor had grown substantially and was causing fluid to build up in his brain (hydrocephalus). . A biopsy of his tumor at that time showed it to be a Diffuse Fibrillary Astrocytoma. Neither surgery nor radiation are an option for treatment of this tumor. Currently Cooper is five years old coming up on six in March. He is on a chemotherapy regimen and has three out of four ventricles in his brain shunted. Cancer and Neurofibromatosis has greatly affect his life and ours and Brave the Shave has been there every step of the way supporting and encouraging us. Please help out Cooper’s Crew in supporting this great cause.
Recent Donations
Elisa Liangto Al Peterson
$40
Carmen Reddingto Al Peterson
$20
Andy Nygaardto Al Peterson
$20
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$25
Amy Eterovichto Al Peterson
Go Cooper, go! 💪🏽❤
SHAVE THOSE EYEBROWS, AL!!
$24
Cheryl Pollertto Al Peterson
$20
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$25
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$25
LeAnn Moosto Al Peterson
$25
The Stalbergersto Al Peterson
$50
Judy Schultzto Al Peterson
Wishing the best for great nephew Cooper and his family.
$50
K Zerbeto Ryan Townsend
Love your generous heart and spirit Ryan. And love the baby-face❣️
$100
The Olsonsto Al Peterson
Can't wait to see the eye brows go and Owen's mohawk!!
$50
Jim Sorensonto Ryan Townsend
For the beard removal
$50
Joel Larsonto Ryan Townsend
$50
Harry Sorensonto James Sorenson
Cooper's Crew
$50
Shawn Stettnerto Al Peterson
$50
Phil Goodwinto James Sorenson
$10
Al Petersonto James Sorenson
Swear jar donation
$75
Jed Geerto James Sorenson
$50
Jim Sorensonto Conner Sorenson
$100
Peggy Jacksonto Al Peterson
Loved the live stream !! Glad Owen didn't take off an ear !
$25
Matthew Egnerto Al Peterson
$50
Stephanie Dollto Al Peterson
$25
Rebecca Busbyto Al Peterson
$100
Mark Zimmermanto Ryan Townsend
$75
Beth Ann Bushto Al Peterson
Love to Cooper and the whole family!
$25
Amy Willto Amy Will
$100
Amy Lenoskyto Mandi Rhodes
$50
Brenda Huberto Al Peterson
Glad I saw your post. Almost missed donating this year. ❤❤
$25
Jill Pleseto Al Peterson
$50
Shannon Reardonto James Sorenson
$20
The Ferrarasto James Sorenson
$20
Al and Tammy Rutledgeto James Sorenson
$25
Al and Tammy Rutledgeto Conner Sorenson
$25
Russell Hansonto Aaron Birst
Thank You!
$200
Travis Carufelto Aaron Birst
I wish I had Aaron's Hair
$25
Ken Birstto Aaron Birst
$40
Tim and Taya Johnsonto Aaron Birst
$100
Kari and Zac Weisto Aaron Birst
We are going to miss that hair!!
$100
Sue and Gary Bitzto Aaron Birst
Gonna miss it! Not really:)
$100
Jayme Tto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$100
Blake Crosbyto Aaron Birst
$50
Kara Brinsterto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$100
Dienstmann Familyto Aaron Birst
$150
Stephanie Dassingerto Aaron Birst
Thank goodness! Great cause and I'd like to be the political subdivision association attorney with the best hair again!
$50
Jeremy Barthto Aaron Birst
$25
Jenny Grantto Aaron Birst
$100
Debbie Kroshusto Aaron Birst
Happy to help. 💕
$50
Kane Familyto Aaron Birst
$200
Larry & Mary Hatzenbuhlerto Aaron Birst
Good job Aaron!
$50
Donna Horneto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
You'll look great bald, Aaron!
Best wishes!
Donna and Richard
$100
Ashley Liesto Aaron Birst
I like the hair, but this is a GREAT cause! Thanks, Aaron!
$25
Kristin Roersto Aaron Birst
Praise the Lord...the hair is going!
$25
Lindsey Moreyto Aaron Birst
$10
Scarlett Chearto Aaron Birst
Love this!!!
$100
Todd Porterto Aaron Birst
It’s about time!!! I wanted to cut it off when it was just a mullet.
$500
Donnell Preskey Hushkato Aaron Birst
Get it done!!!
$50
Jeff Eslingerto Aaron Birst
Snip Snip Snip Sniiiiiiiiiiip!
$50
Scott Ouradnikto Aaron Birst
$25
Debbie & Terry Traynorto Aaron Birst
$100
Danette Welshto Aaron Birst
Yasss!! Cut that hair! Cut that hair! Cut that hair!
$100
Linda Svihovecto Aaron Birst
$50
Jamie Resslerto Aaron Birst
Dear god, shave that ridiculous mane!
$50
Anonymousto Rose
$75
Anonymousto Rose
Way to go Rose! You should be so proud to be part of such a great organization! Way to raise awareness!!
$25
Amy Lenoskyto Al Peterson
We love you Cooper and all the Petersons!!
$50
Mark Zimmermanto Al Peterson
Thinking of Cooper--thoughts and prayers for the family.
$100
Fred & Alisha Wohlto Rose
You are amazing young lady! So proud of you.
$20
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$100
Mary Lorenzto Al Peterson
Praying for good results for Cooper! Thinking of you and your family, Al.
$50
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$25
Harry Sorensonto Conner Sorenson
$100
Jeff to Mike Peterson
$20
Nicole Hoskinto Rose
Rose, your an inspiration!! ❤️
$50
Dixie Briggsto Mike Peterson
$25
Emma Williamsto Mike Peterson
$10
Wendy Smithto Mike Peterson
$20
Shawnda Erethto Mike Peterson
In memory of Kali Grace Coffey. ❤️
$50
Toby & Addilynn Lunstadto Mike Peterson
$10
Danny Smithto Mike Peterson
$10
Jared Mosbruckerto Rose
Way to go Rose!!
$25
Abigail Martwickto Rose
Very proud of you Rose, you look great and are supporting an amazing cause!
$100
Susan Lutzto Rose
Rose - I am so impressed that you donated your hair for this cause! Way to go!!!!
$20
Rhonda Weigelt Familyto Rose
You are so brave Rose! You are helping so many people!
$15
Marcia Petersonto Rose
Such an amazing gift you are giving Rose. Thank you
$25
Bill and Jill Pleseto Al Peterson
$100
Jim Mentzerto Al Peterson
$70
Shag Jahnerto Jamie Ressler
$25
Jenny Birstto Jamie Ressler
Looking good Jamie!
$30
Amber Hillto Jamie Ressler
CHEERS to you! Love it! Part of me definitely misses being bald! <3
$10
Steph Kellerto Jamie Ressler
$100
Lezlie Beuchlerto Jamie Ressler
$50
Aaron Bergto James Sorenson
$25
Matt & Jaci Strindento Ryan Townsend
I honor of our moms 😊
$200
Jim Sorensonto Ryan Townsend
$25
Ryan Blethto Ryan Townsend
In honor of my nephew and leukemia survivor, Luke!
$25
Ryan Townsendto Ryan Townsend
$300
Al and Tammy Rutledgeto Conner Sorenson
$25
Kennedy Cupidoto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$88
Daniel Dominguezto James Sorenson
$50
Lorri Sandalto Al Peterson
Brave the Shave is a wonderful organization. Honored to know your family.
$50
The Baileysto Brandon Kunz
So proud of you, Brandon & Tim! Keep up the great work!
$50
Brandon & Aimee Hodnyto Brandon Kunz
Its our pleasure to you help you with a great cause. Way to set an example!
$50
Jessica DeVaalto Brandon Kunz
$25
Mom Roseto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$20
Great aunt Roseto Rose
$20
Kay & Jim Millerto Tim Kunz
$100
Papa Jim & Grandma Kayto Brandon Kunz
$100
Candice Simonto Rose
Way to go girl!!!
$25
Sarah Lombardoto Mandi Rhodes
$50
Sarah Lombardoto Al Peterson
$50
Joel & Kristen Justto Rose
Way to go Rose!
$25
Nancy Jacksonto Rose
You’re so awesome, Rose!!
$25
Norie Starckto Rose
You are a brave young lady doing great things!!! Your Mama raised you right!
$25
Anonymousto Rose
$25
Grandkids Heupelto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$50
Angela Hofmannto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
Great job with just saving dimes.
$58
Shirley and Miketo Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$20
Sue and Rick Mansuettito Al Peterson
Looking forward to some interesting haircut stories! Go Cooper!
$100
Mike and Judyto Cooper’s crew 2020 Utsi Weikum
$40
Utsi Weikumto Rose
We got this.
$25
Robin Silbernagelto Rose
$25
Dawn Alderinto Rose
$25
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$50
Casey Nyhusto Al Peterson
In honor of Coop’s diagnosis 5 years ago and also a thank you for everything you’ve done for us. We were blessed with the best neighbors ❤️
$50
Tyre Christmannto Tyrel Christmann Jr
$30
Anonymousto Al Peterson
$20
Kathy Rickettsto Al Peterson
God bless all of you especially Cooper and Owen! You are blessed with these two!
$100
Sally Grenzto Brandon Kunz
$20
Scott Mentzerto Al Peterson
Go Coop!
$100
Pat and Amy Groceto Al Peterson
$50
Anonymousto Brandon Kunz
Way to go, Tim and Brandon!
$100
Amanda Herberto Jamie Ressler
I want lots of photos!!!!
$50
Roger Kocherto Jamie Ressler
Proud of you from grandma and grandpa
$50
Crystal Jahnerto Jamie Ressler
$25
Tyler Van Bruggento Jamie Ressler
$50
Jessy Wetschto Jamie Ressler
Thanks for participating in this fantastic event Jamie! Your kindness shows for these brave kids!