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Next year marks 10 years since we lost Mum to leukaemia — a milestone that means a lot to me and my family.

To honour her, I am doing things a little differently for the World’s Greatest Shave in 2027. Instead of just turning up and shaving my head, I am committing to something bigger… 12 months of fundraising and 12 months of hair growth.

That means no haircuts and no beard trimming* for a full year 😬 — which, to be honest, might be more of a challenge than the shave itself.

This will not just be about me either. My wife is thinking of joining in for the shave and even my daughters are keen to play a part along the way. It is something we want to do together, as a family, in Mum’s memory.

The plan is to kick things off this April, with a fundraising page open for the full 12 months, building up to one big shave event in 2027.

I would love your support — whether that is donating when the page goes live, sharing the journey, or even joining in along the way. More details to come soon as we get everything set up.

Thanks in advance for being part of this with us ❤️

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A New Challenge

Friday 12th Jun

One Uncomfortable Year just became a little more uncomfortable.


Last week I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.


The diagnosis came after a routine visit to my GP in March for something completely unrelated. As part of that appointment, some routine blood tests were ordered, including a baseline PSA.


That decision may have made all the difference.


In the past week I have had more tests, scans and appointments to determine the true extent of this diagnosis. Thankfully we appear to have caught this early and the best treatment is for surgery in a couple months. 


So for now…. The campaign continues.


One Uncomfortable Year was created to raise awareness and funds for the Leukaemia Foundation through the World’s Greatest Shave while honouring my mum, who we lost to leukaemia.


That mission doesn’t change.


If anything, this experience has reinforced just how important awareness, early detection, research, support services and good healthcare are for patients and families facing a cancer diagnosis.


Over the coming weeks and months there may be a few adjustments to some of the challenges, but I’ll continue showing up, continuing the journey, and doing everything I can to support the cause.


I also want to use this opportunity to encourage everyone to take their health seriously.


Book the appointment.

Have the conversation.

Get the test.

Don’t assume you’re too young.


Sometimes the appointment you nearly didn’t make can change everything.


Thank you for continuing to support One Uncomfortable Year, the World’s Greatest Shave, and the Leukaemia Foundation.


The journey continues. 💛

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The girls before the big cut

Sunday 10th May
My daughters are jumping on board to donate their locks to Sustainable Salons, where it will be used to make wigs for Australians experiencing medically induced hair loss. For two young girls, that’s a huge and selfless commitment — and I couldn’t be prouder of them.
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Mother Day

Sunday 10th May

Today is Mother’s Day… and it also marks 9 years since we lost Mum.

This is the last photo I have with her — one I’ll always hold onto. 💛

Cleo still has some small memories of her Nanna Jules, and Beatrix, while she never got to meet her, loves hearing all the stories about the incredible person she was. She’s still very much part of our family, just in a different way.

Today also feels like the right time to share something pretty special.
Cleo and Beatrix have both committed to donating their hair through Sustainable Salons, where it will be used to make wigs for Australians experiencing medically induced hair loss.

For two young girls, that’s a huge and selfless commitment — and I couldn’t be prouder of them.

They’ve already jumped in and taken part in parts of the April challenge, but this takes things to another level. These two are absolute superstars, and while I’ve felt a lot of support throughout this journey, I’d love for you to send some their way as well.

This is what #OneUncomfortableYear is all about — family, purpose, and doing something that might make things a little easier for someone else.

If you’d like to be part of the journey:
• Follow along
• Join a challenge
• Share the page
• Or donate to support the Leukaemia Foundation

Together, we can help improve the future for people and families battling leukaemia. 💛

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One month down 11 to go…

Tuesday 28th Apr

April is nearly done… and that means the first challenge of #OneUncomfortableYear is almost complete.


30 days of running 5km every day.
30 days with no alcohol.
30 days of choosing discomfort.


It hasn’t always been easy — early mornings, post–night shift runs, sore legs, and plenty of days where skipping would have been the easier option. But that’s exactly why I committed to this year.


And the support has been incredible. We’re now sitting at around $4,600 raised for the Leukaemia Foundation — all in less than a month. That’s genuinely amazing and I’m so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, or followed along.


But we’re not slowing down. May is just days away… and with it comes the next challenge.


Next month I’ll be:
• Swimming 5km every week
• Cutting out caffeine
• And still keeping the legs ticking over for the August marathon


Another month of pushing the comfort zone — all building toward the World’s Greatest Shave 2027.


If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now’s a great time:
• Donate
• Share the page
• Suggest a challenge
• Or join one along the way


One month nearly down.
Eleven to go.
Let’s keep the momentum building. 💛


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One Uncomfortable Year

Tuesday 31st Mar
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Time to Get Uncomfortable

Tuesday 31st Mar
Tomorrow we get uncomfortable… 

Yeah the hair is still relatively short and yes I “used” to do a lot of running… however, I’m a wee bit older now and well my feet suck and plantar fasciitis has been a toxic friend of mine for years. 

But this isn’t about doing things easy… so let’s get going. 

My challenge to all of you - share this page to all your friends. So many people have been affected by leukaemia - let’s try make things a little better for the future and raise some awareness and support the Leukaemia Foundation. 

One Uncomfortable Year

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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, Australia’s only dedicated blood cancer charity. This iconic campaign helps us continue to provide wraparound blood cancer care for Australians with blood cancer.

And with blood cancer rates continuing to rise, our work is far from over. Fuelled by our community of patients, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, specialists, and supporters like you, we’re committed to continuing our work in providing life-changing support services, funding groundbreaking research projects, and advocating on behalf of patients and families.