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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

I've been thinking about cancer more and more lately. I have curly hair, and I used to dislike it, and I used to cut it short for no reason, but this time, I've been growing it out to raise money for the World's Greatest Shave. The next time I cut it (just after my 9th birthday!), I'll go "skin bald". If you choose to support me, your money will be in good hands.

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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 Transportation badge. That's enough to provide a month of free transport for people who are too ill to drive after chemotherapy treatment.

I’m $1,173 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

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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.

I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

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My Updates

April 2026

Sunday 12th Apr
The day has finally come! All the hair is gone, except for tiny bristles. It feels good. I’m proud of myself for doing it. Thanks for all the support from everyone. My friends, my family, my neighbours. It should make a big change in a lot of people’s lives.
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March 2026

Thursday 26th Mar
I’ve had a lot of donations and I’ve finally reached my goal! I’m actually a fair bit past my goal. My hair is really, really long now. It’s starting to get annoying, about how much I need to brush it. I made a “Random Act of Kindness” donation to another kid who is also shaving his head.
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February 2026

Friday 13th Feb
My hair is getting really long. I'm kind of scared for when I shave it, that no-one will really recognise me. I'm going to have friends over when I do it. I've passed the halfway mark for my fundraising goal, and I think I'm going to be able to make it.
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January 2026

Saturday 17th Jan
My hair is getting long! If you want, you can answer the survey about what hairdo I should try before I cut my hair!
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How it's going

Saturday 17th Jan
I'm doing fine. I'm kind of nervous about what's going to happen - I'm scared I won't reach my fundraising goal of $600 in time. I used to dislike my hair. I don't like or dislike it anymore. I'm doing Shave For a Cure because I have long hair and I've been growing it out for a while, and telling everyone I'm "going bald". I used to think of going skin-bald whenever I would get a haircut, but now that I'm doing Shave For a Cure, I actually will. It's going to look very different to what it usually does. I don't think anyone is going to recognise me for so long. Thank you for every single little dollar that is donated to Shave For a Cure.
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Thank you to my Sponsors

$168.80

Sossy K

Well done on saving so much for your charity!

$158.25

Mark Kotowicz

$120

Vladimir Klendo

U da man!

$106.12

Catherine Mahar

$106.12

Baloo

$85.48

Kikayuri Tsyganov

$68.87

Tamara

$66.44

Nathan Kotowicz

So proud of you. Doing this at your age is truly remarkable, generous, kind and inspiring. You’ve made a huge difference to people you don’t even know lives who’re having a tough time with it all. So be proud of yourself as I am of you! Xx

$58.02

Kia Stevens

Amazing effort Donnie!!!! xx Stevens Family xx

$58.02

Erika Samaranayake

Well done Donnie! Very proud of you! Love, Erika, Anu & Ayana

$58.02

Scott Barnes

Well done Donovan. My mum died of Myoloma, a form of blood cancer. Research funded in part by the Leukemia Foundation over the years has led to greatly improved outcomes for people with Leukemia, Myoloma and other blood cancers

$57.30

Karen And Ron Sallerson

We are proud of you. Cant wait to see your shaved head

$54.12

Anonymous

What a great cause. Good on you Donovan

$33.15

Mum <3

I’ll miss your curly hair but I’m so proud of you!

$33.15

Lincoln Thompson

Great work Donny! From Lincoln

$27.81

Jessica Mazzarino

Go Donovan! Very proud. 😊

$27.81

Lisa Gaylard

So proud of you mate- from the Gaylard family

$22.58

Alison Marshall

I think you're amazing and thank you

$17.16

Donovan Klendo

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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.