Help me take a stand against blood cancer
Almost 23 years ago, my father passed away from a form of blood cancer. He was told it was incurable, but he was lucky enough to join a medical trial which gave him another 5 years with us. He volunteered a lot of his time to talk to doctors who were trying to find a cure. He hoped that what he was going through would help others in the future.
The following March, I shaved my head to help raise vital research funds in his name.
In September last year my mother also passed away from blood cancer. At the time of her original diagnosis, Mum was told that her cancer was incurable, but with a variety of treatment options, her life could be extended. With support, Mum lived with and managed her illness for another nine years.
I have decided to shave my head again in memory of her.
My shave date is Wednesday March 4th.
Any amount – big or small – will make a real, tangible difference to continued research into new treatments to help prolong life and hopefully cure people with forms of blood cancer.
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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.
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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 $165 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
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Olga Adams
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Kim Hobbs
Dad and Mum would be so proud 💙🩷
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Annette Serio
❤️❤️
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Stacey
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Donna & Stephen
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The Menzies
Well done Lee-Ann! The Menzies are very proud of what you have achieved.
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Anonymous
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Paula Adams-thompson
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Katrina Hobbs
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Jack M
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Anonymous
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Keryn Munro
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Leanne Moore
I have great respect for what you have done today.
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Debbie Quirk
You go, girl! Such a worthy cause, tragically with your family being affected by blood cancer twice!
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Jackie & Scotty
Love to you. So brave xx
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Kim Di Bella
Well done Lee-Ann. You are so brave!
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Marisa Cosentino
Great work Leanne!
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Margaret M
Good on you Leeann I lost my Dad to blood cancer too Your hair looks great I thought you were just wearing it short
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Smith Family
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Scott And Julie Moschella
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Anonymous
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Fiona Scarr
What a special (and brave) way to remember your Mum, and your Dad 💞
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Lee Kynaston
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Elisha Sorbello
With love to you and your family. Honouring your dear parents xx
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Anonymous
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Jodie And Jayda
You are such an inspiration to all! We are proud of you!
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Anonymous
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Rachel Ashworth
We're cheering you on, Lee-ann! X Your parents would be so proud.
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Wayne Amisano
Now I’ve got longer hair than you.
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Sue Tropea
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Maria Paris Amisano
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Teagan
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Patrice
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Kayleigh
Such an awesome thing you’re doing. Wishing you all the best with Shave for a Cure and cheering you on every step of the way!
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.
Your Mum and Dad would be so proud of you🥰