Help me take a stand against blood cancer
I’ve decided to take part in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave because everyone has to have a bob at least once in their life, and what better cause to do it for? I’ll be cutting off 20cm of my hair, which will be donated to be made into a wig for someone going through blood cancer treatment.
I'm sure I looked quite stupid measuring 20cm of my hair in class the other day but it is significantly more hair than it sounded like considering I will not have much left afterwards. However, my hair will grow back so I will be okay.
This decision has also been influenced by a certain amount of peer pressure, along with several people confidently assuring me that it will “look really good,” which is easy for them to say considering it’s not their hair.
My fellow school captain Spencer is shaving his entire head, which sounds much more brave and dramatic, however it must be noted that I am still cutting off more hair than he is and this should be acknowledged.
All donations go towards funding research and supporting people and families affected by blood cancer.
Any donation would be really appreciated, and will help justify the moment where I voluntarily put my year 12 formal photos on the line :)
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$80
Olivia Miller
$68.87
Lynette Smith
Go Jembo!
$68.87
Sue Smith
Go for it Jemimah - proud of you!
$57.30
The Prings
So proud of you!
$54.12
Hammond Family
Nice work Jem!
$53
Claire Walker
You’re amazing Jem!
$40
Jen Van Der Vliet
You're amazing!
$33.15
Carolyn
Go Jem!
$33.15
Sophie
you’re going to look great with a bob ❤️❤️
$33.15
Ella Smith
Good on ya
$30
Noah Smith
$25
Juliet Sharps
should have gone bald
$22.58
Matt Rasmussen
$22.58
Spencer Lewandoski
Aye aye captain 🫡
$22.58
Felicity Kirkegard
Amazing Jem! Go you! I love your attitude and I think it will look great too!
$20
Patrick M
$17.16
Calvin Smith
Go G
$15.67
Levi Smith
Good work bro keep it up you’ll look amazing anyway
$11.65
Isabelle Rasmussen
Proud of youuu xoxoxo
$11.41
Xanthe Martin
ok bob !
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Danny Thai (C)
$22.58
Jeide N
$31.50
Spencer Lewandoski
$1,089.91
Fiona Kelly
$766.49
Xanthe Martin
$884.73
Morag Miller
$123.99
Claire Ormiston
$152.33
Benjamin Barnett
$280.52
Hannah G
$487.09
noah Eddison
$330.67
beau D
$301.84
joshua W
$349.28
Amelia R
$1,149.81
Jemimah S
$720.24
darwyn F
$740.07
Siddarth V
$58.52
Zoe Gosschalk
$292.76
Mary Bulkeley
$104.11
Freya Young
$20.00
Mila B
$409.75
Imogen A
$1,460.93
Emma C
$540.54
Stephanie M
$279.18
Lizzy M
$388.55
Lucy O
$316.10
Nina S
$228.38
Kailey D
$1,171.50
Patrick O
$528.84
quinn W
$605.31
William G
$543.61
Clara D
$40.00
Charlie C
$68.87
Millie G
$452.71
Elif Y
Kiara C
Violet S
$228.38
Phoebe T
$281.11
Aarav C
$1,783.46
Eva D
$352.85
Joshua Pryde
$22.58
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.
You could even go a pixie cut! It will look fab! So proud of your love for others. Someone is going to have a beautiful and treasured wig for a time in their life when they feel vulnerable and scared. Love you!