Ben Fletcher

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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

Right now, over 150,000 Australians are facing the devastating impact of blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every single day. 

That’s why I’m taking on the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. By donating to my page, you’ll help me raise funds and awareness for blood cancer, and fuel life-changing research projects and support services for patients and their families.  

Any amount – big or small – will make a real, tangible difference.

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Your Impact

Help me earn the Financial Support badge. That's enough to help 75 families who are struggling financially with expenses like hospital parking and groceries

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My Achievements

Help me earn the Discover badge. That’s enough to fund 3 months of laboratory costs for a research project to discover better treatments for blood cancer.

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My Updates

Thank you all so much!

Wednesday 20th Aug
We did it! 
What a great day. It was so good to have so many people come out and join me for this transformation! Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement, and to everyone who has gone out of there way to donate their hard earned cash to such a great cause! 
I will post photos and more soon!

You are all amazing, and I couldn't have done it without you!
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One week to go!!

Wednesday 13th Aug
Getting close now. Wednesday 20 is the big day! Big thanks to Rach @ Bully's Barber for offering to wield the weapons! 
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Embracing change

Monday 7th Jul
15 years of dreadlocks!!! They have evolved and changed lots over the years, and would have reached the ground many years ago if not trimmed and shortened. Now its time for a big change, looking forward to a fresh cut, hasn't seen short hair sinse i was a youngster! 
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Thank you to my Sponsors

Bully's Barbershop

2025-08-20 15:57:05

$500

Anonymous Public

2025-08-20 20:27:34

$280.15

Andrew Jones

2025-08-14 07:16:26

Amazing effort Ben!

$279.58

Hedge

2025-07-16 19:25:51

Well done Ben. It is so liberating.

$206.20

Cheryl Hoysted

2025-08-19 07:36:01

$158.25

Anonymous

2025-07-21 20:08:09

I have brother in law who had leukemia about 15 years ago so am happy to donate I cant imagine you Ben without your dreadlocks It's been great to have a WPACC colleague who dares to be different!!

$158.25

Anonymous

2025-07-21 20:14:00

Ben. Suddenly losing your hair either by choice or not is a big thing. Good on you!

$158.25

David Ashfield

2025-08-20 16:49:17

Great job Ben. Hope I recognise you when I see you next.

$158.25

Cecily Fletcher

2025-07-15 18:24:06

You are about to discover a whole new level of awesomeness and rock your rugged features. Love you.

$158.25

Rainbow Tipis

2025-08-13 22:33:25

Good on you Ben! For braving it with the dreads fully committed for 15 yrs and now surrendering them and yourself to such a worthy cause. Can't wait to see your big smile the big feeling brings!

$158.25

Greg

2025-07-18 11:53:39

Great contribution Ben, so generous

$106.12

Anonymous

2025-07-17 08:12:01

Well done you - what a great thing to do. Looking forward to seeing the new you though will miss the dreadlocks.

$106.12

Uncle Harry

2025-07-16 10:40:44

Lighten the load

$106.12

Mark Bolsius

2025-08-17 22:10:07

Huge thing to do… happy to support a momentous event

$106.12

Ben Fletcher

2025-08-20 09:00:07

$106.12

David Jenkin

2025-08-18 12:22:30

What a courageous effort buddy. Well done to you for making a contribution to Leukemia.

$106.12

Cecily Fletcher

2025-08-19 20:11:46

Here's to launching a new style, same wonderful human being though.

$106.12

Sarah B

2025-08-18 20:44:27

Good for you Ben. Sadly lost my Nan to a blood related cancer some time ago now. Thank you for what you're doing.

$106.12

Tegan Allen

2025-08-18 20:51:36

$106.12

Anne Turnbull

2025-08-14 08:41:28

Congratulations on your initiative Ben

$85.48

Di Singline

2025-08-20 08:33:18

You will need a beanie, Ben.

$85.48

Seed & Bloom Flower Store

2025-08-18 14:17:12

Great cause, all the best. Make sure you have a beanie 🙂

$85.48

Shane Pickering

2025-07-24 14:22:25

$85.48

Anonymous

2025-07-17 00:09:57

A great cause, very brave!

$85.48

Old Garage Barber

2025-08-18 08:56:33

HUGE COMMITMENT!! Takes some serious guts to chop off something that’s been apart of ones life for such a long time. Massive effort for an even bigger cause! What a bloody legend!

$80

Kaylene Worme

2025-08-19 16:03:02

$68.87

Anonymous

2025-08-20 11:01:15

$68.87

Judi Honybun-smith

2025-07-18 17:12:06

Great effort Ben. 👏👏

$68.87

Wendy Mclay

2025-08-18 11:59:22

$68.87

Simone Nolan

2025-08-20 11:06:21

Well done, Ben, such a great idea, those dreads are pretty famous, thank you for donating this moment to such a great cause.

$68.87

Alison Roberts

2025-07-16 20:16:05

$68.87

Pip Else

2025-07-15 17:29:46

What an amazing decision

$68.87

K3

2025-07-16 17:26:29

Wow—shaving off 15 years of dreadlocks is a beautiful act of courage, generosity, and heart. Well done Ben!

$68.87

Tracey B

2025-07-15 19:20:56

Can't wait to see the end results!!! Good luck!

$68.87

Bec Bennell

2025-07-17 09:06:54

$68.87

Meg Deyell

2025-07-15 21:30:43

Legend! Great cause, Ben. Cancer can go choke on itself. Looking forward to seeing the new look!

$68.87

Kjirsten Robb

2025-08-21 08:53:19

Well done

$68.87

Tom & Evelina

2025-08-14 09:57:36

Fantastic cause, much respect Ben.

$64

Mel Seymour

2025-07-15 18:12:15

Wow Ben this is fantastic! Well done!

$64

Tanya Camplin

2025-07-16 16:00:47

$57.30

Jody Galway

2025-08-14 08:33:49

$57.30

Amber Reid

2025-07-16 20:08:16

Well done! Such a worthy cause and I can't wait to see you with short hair again 🤩

$57.30

Adam Cartwright

2025-07-15 18:02:40

One of the last Jedi Knights! Good cause!

$57.30

Penny

2025-08-20 11:25:28

Heard you on the radio. We look forward to new look.

$57.30

Cheryl/freye Seymour

2025-07-16 19:47:58

Go Ben

$57.30

Sara Matthews

2025-07-15 19:03:03

$57.30

Sonia Grassi

2025-07-15 16:14:30

$57.30

Fiona Evans

2025-08-18 11:10:54

Well done Ben!

$57.30

Deborah Watts

2025-08-18 11:03:18

Go Ben !! Well done by you :-)

$57.30

Zuzanna

2025-08-21 11:27:31

$57.30

Jeff Whitehead

2025-08-18 14:52:43

$54.12

Michael And Josie Fitzsimons

2025-07-16 16:58:07

Well done Ben. It will make a big difference to you and the leukaemia foundation.

$54.12

Marie And Terry

2025-08-19 07:41:13

Very worthy cause.

$54.12

Sandee Campbell

2025-08-21 16:43:16

$53

Anita Laurence

2025-08-19 09:17:29

$53

Kiewa Valley Auto Electrical

2025-08-14 06:15:42

Proud of you Ben! Good luck with the shave

$53

Celeste B

2025-08-20 13:47:37

Impressive - Weel done Ben!!

$53

Tori Ferguson

2025-08-19 14:39:08

$50

Jessica Berrill

2025-07-15 20:38:23

Amazing job mate ❤️

$50

Rachael Bigham

2025-07-15 15:34:32

$50

Amy

2025-08-13 19:19:09

Can’t wait to see the new look ✨

$48

Adrian Twitt

2025-08-20 21:05:56

$43.60

Anonymous

2025-08-18 20:01:35

$33.15

Angelo & Wendy Grassi

2025-08-18 08:15:33

Well done Ben what an amazing thing to do! 👏

$33.15

Rach Harrop

2025-08-14 09:15:27

Go Ben!!

$33.15

Anonymous

2025-07-16 16:57:21

Go you! That’s fantastic Ben 😍

$33.15

Elisha Naish

2025-08-14 12:37:02

Well done Ben!

$30

Anonymous

2025-08-21 16:35:22

Well done yesterday!

$27.81

Bec Nevinson

2025-07-15 15:49:58

$27.81

Gnat Atherden

2025-07-16 12:44:29

Love your work Ben!

$27.81

Anonymous

2025-08-02 12:30:42

Mi salute yuh an Jamaica salute yuh Ben. Tank yuh man!

$27.81

Trudi Craig

2025-08-18 19:29:20

$27.81

Anonymous

2025-08-14 06:15:48

Love you bro, keep up the awesomeness x

$23.64

Anonymous

2025-08-20 13:55:20

$22.58

Kqthy Dodgshun

2025-07-15 19:40:04

Well done Ben 👏

$22.58

Daphne Bailey

2025-07-16 10:18:06

Well done Ben. I did this with my granddaughter about 10 years ago.

$22.58

Lisa Mango

2025-08-20 14:15:28

Well done Ben on putting the occasion to a fundraiser and awareness raising.

$22.58

Renee Dawes

2025-07-15 17:08:02

$22.58

Jenni Mitchell

2025-08-14 09:57:22

$22.58

Vanessa

2025-08-14 10:19:31

$22.58

Courtney Berry

2025-08-17 19:45:36

$22.58

Bree Cashman

2025-07-15 16:56:18

$22.10

Jennifer Haughton

2025-08-21 16:08:50

$20

Jen

2025-07-16 17:47:36

I would find this too overwhelming and scary. Hat off to you for shaving your hair for such a cause. You have been so invested in your hair. Very well done Ben

$20

Emma Minchinton

2025-08-18 11:23:26

$20

Darcy French

2025-08-20 14:17:12

Go Ben!

$11.65

Ben Hedderman

2025-07-25 11:09:48

$11.65

Tanya Hopper

2025-08-20 11:38:23

$11.65

Louise Tilson

2025-08-18 11:48:03

$10

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Your support is changing lives with the Leukaemia Foundation   

50 years of supporting Australians with blood cancer 

The World's Greatest Shave is the flagship fundraising initiative of the Leukaemia Foundation.  This iconic campaign helps us provide wraparound health services for patients and their families – and powers groundbreaking research and campaigns for change. 

Fuelled by our community of patients, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, specialists, and supporters just like you, we're committed to achieving our goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.