Father-daughter duo fundraised as a team by shaving their heads for cancer

One of these epic fundraising teams is known as ‘The Eggheads’, -  comprised of father-daughter duo Neil and Hannah Sheldon from northern Brisbane. They braved the shave together and raised over $3,000 for blood cancer care. 

We recently spoke to Neil about what motivated them to take part and how their big day went down. 

What made you and Hannah sign up for the World’s Greatest Shave?

“Hannah has supported the World’s Greatest Shave since her first shave in 2018 when she was fifteen-years-old,” Neil says.

“She thought it was time to participate again, and I decided to join her. It’s such an important cause."

‘The Eggheads’ fundraising team held their big day at their local hairdressing salon. The staff kindly volunteered their time and shaved both of their heads free of charge to support the cause. 

How did you get in touch with your local hairdresser and how did they end up supporting your event?

“I visited my local salon and asked whether they would be able to fit us in on our chosen date. They contacted the franchisees, who were happy to support us,” Neil recalls. “They made two stylists, Naomi and Mel, available and had someone on hand to take photos and video.”

The buzz around their event even caught the attention of other customers within the salon, who all rallied around the duo as they had their heads shaved. 

What were your emotions on the day, and how do you reflect on it?

“With one hour to go before the shave we broke our target of $2,000 which made us feel very proud. It was a great feeling to know how much our friends and family had donated.”

“Since then, we’ve received more donations, taking us to over $3,000 and had so many comments appreciating what we did.”

“One elderly customer was a cancer survivor and was very emotional when she heard what we were doing. All the family came to watch and took photos as it progressed.”

What message do you have for someone who is considering taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave?

“It’s such a worthwhile cause, and big or small, every donation counts and makes a difference in the lives of Australians who are diagnosed with blood cancer.”

Whether you choose to shave, cut, or colour your hair for cancer, you’ll be fueling better blood cancer care for Australians facing the disease. And the best part is, you can take part at any time of the year. 

The World’s Greatest Shave is a great event for fundraising as a team

By joining trailblazers like Hannah and Neil and signing up for the World’s Greatest Shave, you’ll help fund the Leukaemia Foundation's critical blood cancer support services such as accommodation, transport, and financial assistance. And that’s bloody beautiful. 

If you’re ready to shave, cut or colour your hair want to join an existing World’s Greatest Shave team, click here. 

If you would like to learn more about the Leukaemia Foundation and our work or connect with a blood cancer support professional, you can visit our website.