Why I'm taking a stand against blood cancer.
17 years ago, before I was born, my Dad was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer - lymphoma. He had lots of treatment but the doctors explained that it was the type of cancer that comes back. The only solution was for him to have a stem cell transplant (also known as a bone marrow transplant). This was a big deal. At the time, there were 13 million people on the bone marrow donor register and in 2010 only one was a good enough match. The procedure basically required all his organs to be shut down and for new stem cells to be put into his bone marrow to create new blood. His blood type even changed. It was a big challenge but on the 100th day after his transplant, my Dad walked the City to Surf and raised $20 000 for the leukaemia foundation.
Now, my Dad is once again facing a health challenge. We'll never know if this is related to the lymphoma or his treatment, but now he has a lung disease that has required him to have a lung transplant. Just last week, on Tuesday 13th October 2026, my Dad had a double lung transplant. It went really well and he's now recovering in hospital.
He won't be happy if I shave my head but I want to do my part to help, so I'm going to cut off about 30cm of my hair.
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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Help me earn the Discovery 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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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 $1,405 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.
I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
$163.43
Barbara Wilcox
$163.43
Isla, Catrina, Quinn & Bruce
Fantastic idea Jennifer for a great cause. Can't wait to see the finished look!
$159.83
Matt, Maria, William And Oscar Kerfoot
Great job Jennifer!
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Jo
Well done Jennifer, and best wishes for your Dad's recovery.
$106.75
Granny And Granpa
W0W, Jennifer that's a big call. We admire your courage! Go for it!!
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Perera Family
What a wonderful idea Jennifer! Sending love and best wishes to your Dad for a speedy recovery xx
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Antony Jarvis
What a fantastic thing to do, and such long hair! Well done.
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The Metcalfe Family
You are amazing Jennifer! Such a worthwhile cause x
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Platt Family
Wishing your dad a speedy recovery. Such a wonderful thing for you to do for him.
$100
Molly White
Proud of you Jennifer! Wishing you and your family all the best.
$100
Katharine Nash
Sending all of the Wilcoxes positive thoughts, energy and cheer. You all sit so highly in my estimation for your courage and capability.
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Claire Kerfoot
You are an amazing young women Jennifer! An inspiration. I am so proud to be your Auntie ❤️
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Judy Curtis
Great work Jennifer
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Charlotte
Jennifer this is an amazing thing to do. Best wishes for your dad’s recovery
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Ella Couch
Amazing Jennifer!
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Garth Bryden
Great job Jennifer!
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Tran Fam
Good on your Jennifer x
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Rachelle Beech
Great job!
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Michelle Tickle
Amazing Jennifer! Looking forward to seeing your new do!
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Huan Tran
Go Jennifer!!
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Helen Wilcox
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Kym Crawford
$71
Sophie Gemmell
Best wishes Jennifer to you and your family
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Jennifer Wilcox
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Caroline Handke
Amazing Jennifer! Good luck reaching your goal xx
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Riley Family
Good on you Jennifer!
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Lexie Stoney
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Martha Barnard-rae
So proud of you, Jen Jen 🤍🤍🤍
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Nicole Sewell
Well done Jennifer what an incredible thing to do. Jess has always loved your hair and is inspired by you raising money and cutting it off. So glad Ed is doing so well, you both are awesome.
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Keren
Amazing Jennifer!! Strong just like your Mum & Dad 🥰
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Amy Palmer-millin
Yay Jennifer ❤️ reached your target already woohoo
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Katherine Athanasiou
Cheering you on Jennifer!!
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Geelhoed Family
Such an amazing thing you are doing Jennifer!
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Kayne R
Really cool, hope you reach your goal and I wish your dad a good recovery!
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Sara & Arron Veness
Great job Jennifer. Your Mum & Dad are wonderful people and must be so proud. You’re very brave & this is a very worthy cause. Can’t wait to see your new look xx
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Liztilmouth
My neighbour’s wife tackled this terrible disease two years ago now and survived. Thanks for taking on this valuable cause.
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Jenna
Really inspiring Jennifer!
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Ruth Mackenzie
Go Jennifer! You are amazing x
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Spenceley Family
Well done Jennifer and best wishes to Ed, We hope you are back on your feet soon xx
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Jack And April Wheatley
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Natalie D’abrew
Well done, Jennifer! Much love to you and your beautiful family! Xx
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Georgia Kent
You’re a superstar!
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Sharon R
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Lewis
Jennifer is cool!!!!!!! 🫁❤️🩹
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Spencer
Good Job Jennifer!!!!!!! 💇
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Kara Beecham (C)
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asha Y
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Lisa Lin
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Emily M
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Sammi P
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ZIANA A
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Raiph McPherson
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Jennifer W
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Michael Beards
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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.
Well done Jennifer. It took so long to grow