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Help me earn the Research Outcomes badge. That's enough to fund a clinical scientist for three months, pivotal to supporting research outcomes.

I’m $14,543 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

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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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Curls get the girls

Thursday 3rd Jul

They say curls get the girls. Luckily I married my wife while I had them as I’m only 5 weeks away from these flowing locks being replaced by one rude head.

But it turns out there is more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking – because right now there are 150,000 Australians who have been diagnosed with blood cancer and 17 of these people unfortunately lose their battle every single day. 

With everyone’s support, total donations are now $10,320 which means I have already reached my $10k goal. This is enough money to fund access to a clinical trial and provide hope for two patients where standard treatment has failed – which is what DJ went through ten years ago.

This doesn’t mean I will stop campaigning and sending shitty memes – there is always a need for more money to this worthy cause. Lend a hand to those who find themselves in this curly situation, by donating some money to get rid of my curly situation in 5 weeks’ time. Please follow the link below to sponsor me: 

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Financial Geniuses: 7th August

Monday 30th Jun

End of Financial Year 2024/25 is just around the corner. Some look at this ominously, others relish the return they are about to receive. One thing both sets of people have in common: Channeling their inner financial guru to bump up those deductions.

Great news! Every donation over $2 is tax deductible and no amount is too little. Help boost your own tax return by boosting my donations to the Shave for a Cure foundation. Follow in the footsteps of fellow financial geniuses before you who took advantage on a quick return to the hip pocket, and helped me raise $8,834 to date.

6 weeks left of fun in the winter sun with my bun. Please follow the link below to sponsor me: https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/deancooper/2025

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Brisbane's Richest Race

Thursday 19th Jun

Brisbane’s richest race, the Stradbroke Handicap was run on the Saturday 14th June. Some of the country’s most impressive manes were on display that day, but none are quite in the same ballpark as mine.

This will all change because in 7 weeks’ time, I will finish my race to raise enough money to fund a clinical trial, and my mane will be tamed in the name of DJ.

Together we have raised over $8,547 for the charity already - which has put me in the box seat for reaching my $10,000 goal.

This is a great start, but there's still a long time left in this race. Hit the link to help me kick clear!

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Time is the most precious gift

Thursday 12th Jun
“Time is your most precious gift because you only have a set amount of it. You can make more money, but you can't make more time.” – Rick Warren

DJ was always the first one to give me his time. He was always keen for a hit down the nets, to have a game of FIFA or to have one too many beers. He would have turned 36 this Saturday and what I would give to spend a little more time with him.

While this hasn’t been able to happen for the last ten years, I am trying to do the next best thing and using my time to raise money to fund the fight against blood cancer, allowing families like DJs to be able to spend more time with their loved ones.

With all of your help, I am currently sitting at 81% of my goal – which I am very proud of.

Weeks left to go? Only eight. Don’t hate, donate! Help me reach my goal by using the link below or sharing it to other networks for even greater support. Link: https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/deancooper/2025
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Hair was a symbol of strength

Thursday 12th Jun

Throughout history, since ancient times, the presence of great warriors and heroes whose distinctive hair has symbolised strength, wisdom and social status has been highlighted in various civilisations and cultures. In both Eastern and Western cultures, figures such as the Samurai, Vikings, Apaches and other ethnic groups have attributed great value to long hair. This hair symbol was associated with an almost magical power, as told in famous stories such as that of Samson.

Whilst my hair may look similar to the cult figures of yesteryear, in 9 weeks’ time my hairstyle will mirror the strength of some of the modern-day warriors who are fighting for their lives with leukaemia. Currently 150,000 Australians have been told the devastating news that they have blood cancer. I hope that through this sponsorship process, that one day we will be able to find a cure, and nobody else will have to suffer the same way as DJ and his family have.

All donations are welcome, so a shout out to the early donators. With all of your help, together we are already at 56% of my goal and that is enough to fund 3 months of lab costs for a research project – incredible! It’s not too late, make a difference and help normalise a new symbol of strength - donate now! Link: https://www.worldsgreatestshave.com/fundraisers/deancooper/2025
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Tame the Mane

Thursday 29th May

The Essendon Bombers are in town tonight taking on the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba. Whilst they have little hope to tame the mane of the reigning Premiers, there is one mane that will definitely be tamed in 10 weeks’ time: My own.

On the 7th August 2015, I was rocked by the news that one of my oldest friends had lost his four-year battle with leukaemia. DJ Hall was just 26 when this disease took his life and left his family and friends devastated. Everyone that knew DJ, knew he was a fighter and not once did he give up. He exhausted every treatment option in Australia, and when that was no longer an option, he took to the USA for more trials, until his body was no longer able to sustain it. Maybe if there were more research projects funded here, he and many others might still be with us today – and just $10,000 raised can help fund a clinical trial in Australia.

10 years on, as a tribute to this 10/10 bloke, I will be shaving my head in 10 weeks’ time with the aim of raising $10,000.

Please help Tame The Mane, sponsor me today and help me reach my goal! 
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Thank you to my Sponsors

Paul Mccormack

2025-05-30 08:27:18

$2.02k

Bielby Hull Joint Venture

2025-06-27 08:39:50

Good on you Dean - the money you are helping to raise will make a real impact and help change people's lives!

$1.32k

Robert Bown

2025-06-05 14:17:56

$520

David Warnock

2025-06-02 11:34:31

$250

Dave V

2025-06-10 10:42:36

$211

Grahame Ritchie

2025-06-25 10:31:54

$158.25

Mitch Straube

2025-06-05 07:59:32

Good on you mate.

$158.25

Danielle Heyes

2025-06-12 15:52:41

$158.25

Jack Gordon

2025-06-03 11:33:05

$158.25

Sam Carr

2025-06-05 10:35:39

$158.25

Barry Story

2025-06-05 13:22:43

Fantastic effort, can't wait to see the new look.

$158.25

David Burgess

2025-05-29 08:02:29

Sad news about your friend - hope this helps.

$158.25

Olivia Goatham-ryan

2025-06-05 11:39:16

$158.25

Frank O'brien

2025-06-05 11:10:56

Go Dean Kick the winning score and if not - no losers here because it all adds up. Great way to honour your mate. Cheers

$158.25

Brushgrove Engineering

2025-05-29 18:45:10

New Movie star haircut coming soon!

$158.25

Dan Hafemeister

2025-05-29 17:50:51

$158.25

Matthew Lacey

2025-05-29 08:16:27

$154.65

Breaker One Engineering Pty Ltd

2025-05-26 15:28:16

$150

Glenda Hall

2025-05-31 09:51:19

Heartfelt Thanks Dean.

$112.42

Anonymous

2025-06-03 10:38:46

Brave and well done!! Love from FA & Chris xxooxx

$111

Jane Anderson

2025-06-01 17:31:51

See ya and raise ya KK 😂

$110

Michael Kavourakis

2025-06-09 12:01:54

Great stuff mate! Massive achievement.

$106.12

John Christie

2025-05-30 10:04:28

$106.12

Daniel Ogden

2025-06-09 13:39:46

Good one mate - no beanies allowed in the office afterwards either

$106.12

Jim Patterson

2025-06-05 23:28:10

Your boy Leo is in for a big surprise! But so worth it for a cause like this

$106.12

Jaydene Mcguire

2025-05-29 20:50:01

You’re a legend! 10/10 top bloke

$106.12

Jacqui Hall

2025-05-29 20:04:00

Onya Cooper!! Get it done

$106.12

Matt Kennedy

2025-05-29 20:02:33

Onya legend 🍻

$106.12

Joel Crow

2025-05-29 17:45:14

Hope you reach your goal! Great cause!

$106.12

Rohan C

2025-05-29 14:02:50

Dude. I would’ve given you $$$ to cut that shit off ages ago!

$106.12

Karen Kennedy

2025-05-29 13:14:56

Great cause Dean! PS Your car’s a bomb 😉

$106.12

Karl Rawnsley

2025-05-29 10:55:19

$100 to not shave it off!

$106.12

Mattymc Pty Ltd

2025-05-29 09:21:57

Good Onya Deano. Go Dons!

$106.12

Alex Tan

2025-05-29 09:14:17

Good reason for a haircut!

$106.12

Rebecca Rose

2025-05-29 08:59:23

$106.12

Jack Callum

2025-05-29 17:37:53

Couldn't be a cause closer to my heart mate, good on you. I miss DJ still to this day and 10 years on whatever progress has been made has kept dad here. Also, just remember a shaved head isn't a blank cheque for hat wearing.

$103.72

Rw08

2025-06-05 09:24:46

$103.72

Dean Cooper

2025-05-26 15:26:12

$100

Dez Eite

2025-05-30 07:42:53

$100

Lachlan Holding

2025-06-26 07:55:06

Legend mate!

$100

Sam

2025-06-05 21:23:26

God bless ya. Here's to DJ!

$85.48

Robin Vogrincic

2025-05-29 16:21:59

$85.48

Finn Hodges

2025-06-12 08:13:54

$68.87

Lorraine English

2025-06-15 16:34:32

$68.87

Jayantha Ratnayake

2025-06-19 13:10:32

Hi Dean, Every act of kindness makes a difference, and I’m honoured to contribute to your cause. Keep going strong—you are making more of an impact than you know.

$68.87

Daniel Scammells

2025-07-03 07:40:22

$68.87

Lewis Warn

2025-07-03 16:52:26

Good stuff Coops!

$68.87

Gian Hakim

2025-06-05 10:58:05

$68.87

Lori Hakim & Matt Peters

2025-05-29 14:02:17

Great stuff, hope you smash the fundraising goal !

$68.87

Adam Bruschi

2025-06-05 09:38:36

Great cause, nice one Dean.

$68.87

Amy Moloney

2025-06-05 09:14:43

Good on ya!

$68.87

Claire, Henry & Joey

2025-05-29 16:08:41

Amazing stuff

$68.87

Kyle Sherriff

2025-06-05 08:12:30

$68.87

Jake Grant

2025-05-29 16:50:05

This is a great initiative for a great cause, Dean. Well done, mate.

$68.87

Anonymous

2025-05-30 09:09:42

$68.87

Stephanie Vella

2025-05-30 10:12:52

Love your work Coop! You’ve gone up in my legend status for you.

$68.87

Boris

2025-06-26 07:45:53

$66

Shaheen Ahmed

2025-06-12 07:49:55

It's a great initiative by Dean. Appreciate whole heartedly for your effort.

$64

Troy Heycott

2025-06-24 08:25:44

Nice work Deano. Now no ore RFI's please!

$60

Deanne Matthews

2025-06-12 16:58:08

Super proud of you Dean! Lovely way to honour the.memory of a great mate! ❤️

$57.30

Jacob Advaney

2025-05-29 08:34:15

$57.30

Matthew Keast

2025-05-30 17:45:13

$57.30

Jake Herrmann

2025-06-05 08:22:56

$57.30

Emma & Ben Tarrant

2025-06-05 11:30:03

$57.30

Jody T

2025-06-06 14:43:08

$52.92

Patrick Sullivan

2025-06-05 16:03:39

$50

Pete Murdoch

2025-06-03 14:52:13

Get a dog up ya

$50

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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.