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 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 $1,253 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate nowMy 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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Thank you to my Sponsors
$263.75
Meadowbank Ps Cash Donations
$200
Simon Harrison
$158.25
E&m Whitaker
For all those people battling blood cancers, you give hope.
$154.65
Babs Carl And Thersa
Proud of you Mel from Babs Carl and Theresa
$106.12
Sal And Simon
$106.12
Lewis Family
What an incredible thing to do Mel for such an amazing cause!
$106.12
Victor's Mum
Thank you for leading by example!
$100
Natalia & Vega Price
Your action brought me to tears.. in a good way :) Being an amazing human being as you are, may your life be full of blessings and endless happiness.
$88
Pp & Ak
So brave and inspirational. All the best!
$85.48
Lori
$85.48
Anonymous
You're an inspiration Mel xx
$68.87
Tina Brayan
$68.87
Anonymous
$68.87
Danielle Michaels
You are amazing, Mel! No doubt you’ll rock the shave!
$68.87
Anonymous
$68.87
J C
$64
Bree Totman
Well done Mel
$63.23
Jon Whitaker
Great cause!
$57.30
Carolyn
Go Mel!
$57.30
Jacqui Hester
$57.30
Eden Park
Your amazing teacher!
$57.30
Laura Ronan
Good luck Mel!
$57.30
Liam And Toby Heng
$57.30
Anonymous
$57.30
Frankie
What a wonderful cause! Sending love and support from Frankie Dawson and family.
$57.30
Jinsu Oh
$57.30
Pamela Orlandi
The new you for a great case. Well done Mel
$57.30
Ava Kim
$57.30
Nat Beard
$54.12
Roger O'keefe
Good Luck Mel
$53
Angela Inman
Amazing effort, Mel. All the best for the new look! From Ang, Amelia & Lachie
$53
Suzie
$53
Cindy Chung
$53
Ally Crawford
$50
Ben
$50
Rachael Spence
$50
Kylie
On behalf of Kylie Zhang. Go Mel!
$46.68
Jarrah Pope
Angus and Jarrah Pope from Meadowbank Public School are happy to support you.
$43.60
Laura Grassi
Well done Mel!
$33.15
Michelle Downs
$33.15
Jacadia Thomas
So Brave
$33.15
Mirafe Emnace
$30
Annonymous
$27.81
Neil
$27.81
Pauline Toohey
$27.81
Angela And Oliver Mason
$22.58
Irina Ivanova
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Ben Cummins
Well done Mel
$22.58
Lucy Buckley
You are so brave and wonderful x
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Mr Thomson
$22.58
Nathalie Rabinovici
$17.16
Anonymous
$17.16
Cecilia Parada
Thank you for bravely shaving your head for the Leukaemia Foundation and World's Greatest Shave. Your commitment not only raises vital funds but also inspires our team and supports Australians with blood cancer. I admire and appreciate your generosity!
$11.65
Anonymous
$11.65
Macie And Liam
$11.65
Satomi Jung
$11.65
Joan Angel
$11.65
Alex Ridger
$10
Leah Mehta
What a wonderful human you are x I’m sure your dads is watching over and shining with pride
$6.13
Nara
Stay Strong Melinda Emeleus ❤️
$5
Richie De Jager
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.
Thanks Meadowbank students for cheering me on.