Help me take a stand against blood cancer
I have pledged to PEROXIDE my hair a lovely shade of white if we can raise sufficient funds!
Okay, so no one in their right mind would sponsor me to shave my head; let’s face it, it's been done many times before. However, this year the school is running a team to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation through the ‘Worlds’ Great Shave’. My personal goal is $1000, which will be added automatically to the school total.
I’d LOVE it if you could make a donation towards this truly GREAT cause, a little or a lot. All donations will make a difference in relation to:
1. Direct Patient Support and Care - Providing "wraparound" support services to patients and their families navigating the emotional, physical, and financial challenges of blood cancer.
Accommodation: The Foundation operates blood cancer accommodation centers located close to hospitals, providing a home-away-from-home for patients and families, particularly those from rural or remote areas.
Transport Assistance: Funds cover transport to and from hospital treatments, providing fuel, Uber, or taxi vouchers.
Financial Assistance: Direct financial support is provided to help families pay for daily costs such as rent, bills, and groceries.
Support & Education: The money funds Blood Cancer Support Coordinators who help patients navigate their journey, along with online support groups and educational webinars.
2. Blood Cancer Research - The Leukaemia Foundation National Research Program, which aims to improve treatments and find a cure.
Research Grants: Since 2000, over $60 million has been committed to funding research, including laboratory-based studies and clinical trials.
Specialised Projects: Funds support investigations into the causes of blood cancer and its impact on specific groups, such as First Nations people.
In summary, the money helps ensure that people living with blood cancer can access the care they need, reduces the financial burden of treatment, and invests in scientific breakthroughs.
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Your Impact
Help me earn the Personalised Treatment badge. That's enough to fund state-of-the-art tests to personalise treatment for a child to give them the best chance of survival
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Wrap Around Care
Raised $50,000
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Research Outcomes
Raised $25,000
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Clinical Trial
Raised $10,000
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Financial Support
Raised $7500
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Discovery
Raised $4800
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Transportation
Raised $2500
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Personalised Treatment
Raised $1000
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Place to Stay
Raised $560
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Helping Hand
Raised $250
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Lab Equipment
Raised $53
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Off the Mark
Raised $1
I’m $381 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate nowMy 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.
I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$158.25
Ben And Josie
$106.12
Pam
$68.87
D.newling
STARTING THE BALL ROLLING! Please jump on board.
$68.87
Alison, Matt & The Kids
Go David!! Such a great cause. Photos please 👨🦲
$68.87
Caroline
$57.30
Janine Doran
Good on you David .
$57.30
Paul Croudace
Looking forward to the seeing the new doo.
$33.15
Jem
Good on you Dave! Great cause
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.
This. Has. To. Happen.