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Cubs shave their heads for pediatric cancer research

Before Sunday's spring training game, the Cubs spent time giving back for charity.

Joe Maddon spearheaded an event called "Respect Bald" where several members of the Cubs shaved their head to raise money for pediatric cancer research.

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"We have some really nice hair on our team," Maddon joked, "so for our guys to give it up -- including the managers -- for some of us, it's a bit of a sacrifice. But nonetheless, it's worth it."

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo tweeted a finished product with some of his teammates: