Melinda Emeleus

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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

This year, my Dad would have celebrated his 80th birthday.  He is no longer with us because of blood cancer.  

To celebrate the years we had with him and reflect on the years since he's been gone, I am shaving my head in March this year.  My goal is to raise $1 946 - the year of his birth.

Having no hair is a bit scary, but I gain perspective from the many friends and family who have endured cancer treatment, especially my youngest friend, who is an inspiring young woman. 

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 Place to Stay badge. That's enough to give a regional family a week of free accommodation to stay close to treatment.

I’m $130 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

Booked my hairdresser

Wednesday 18th Mar
Booked in my DP to shave my head next week.
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Last dye

Thursday 26th Feb
Dyed for the last time before the shave...
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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Sal And Simon

$68.87

Anonymous

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Roger O'keefe

Good Luck Mel

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Ally Crawford

$53

Cindy Chung

$33.15

Michelle Downs

$27.81

Neil

$22.58

Lucy Buckley

You are so brave and wonderful x

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Alex Ridger

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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.