Mel Jacob

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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

Right now, over 150,000 Australians are facing the devastating impact of blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every single day. 

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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I’m $1,440 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

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ITS DONE!!!

Sunday 13th Apr
In 40 days, I am super proud that I was able to raise $3,303.00 for an amazing cause @worldsgreatestshave. 

I have sent my hair braids off to help make wigs for kiwis and aussies with cancer!  6,000 ponytails are required to
make charitable wigs - so cool to be able to assist with this also #gettingitdone 

Thank you to everyone that donated, thank you to everyone for the LOVE and SUPPORT

Check out my after photo on my page :)
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Three More Sleeps.....

Sunday 6th Apr

Can’t believe that 5 and half weeks ago I woke up and was like, its happening!  Let’s do this!  Now I am looking at only 3 more sleeps and the day is upon us!  So excited!

I am so stoked with amount I have been able to fundraise to date!  Thank you so much for your support 💙

I want to give a shout out to my girl Brianne for creating me some awesome earrings for shave day, short notice and she got them done J  Now I won’t be completely bare up there 😂 If you are after some cool funky earrings, check out her Insta: _bsparkly

So, where am I at right now…  Hairdresser is sorted, nails are done, feeling all the love and support around me, bring it ON! 

#WGS2025 #mascot #nails #LESSGO!

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3 weeks IN. 3 weeks to GO!

Sunday 23rd Mar
WOW!  This is absolutely CRAZY!!!!  OVERWHELMED is an understatement.  Ill be honest, I was not expecting the response I have received so far, my head is exploding with so much LOVE right now.  Feeling the love and support #truestory! 

So, where am I at right now....  I am super excited and super nervous same time eek!  I am currently looking into Hairdressers more so, sustainable hairdressers for hair donations and that support this cause. In my head I am thinking 3 weeks is a long time away, but realistically, its gonna roll around before I know it, so I need to get my A into G haha.  

I want to also take this opportunity to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone that has supported me so far, via donations and also showing your support with beautiful words of encouragement and acknowledgement and showing loads of LOVE.  My heart is so full right now knowing I have you all behind me, supporting me and this cause - THANK YOU xxxx

April 9th is coming up very soon....  watch this space. #WGS2025 #LESSGO! 
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Let’s do this

Thursday 27th Feb
Can’t believe this is happening! So many emotions BUT they are all for a good cause! 

Deciding to take part in this was a massive decision but my heart lead me in the right direction and this is why I am here doing this! 

I’ve decided to shave my hair for this amazing cause! Eek! Those who know me, know I LOVE my hair so yeah, this is a little crazy! 

It hits a little differently when this hits close to home! 

So many amazing reasons to follow this through…. I get to show my Dad how super proud of him I am and support him while he is on his journey, raise awareness to all my friends and family, support an amazing cause and also get to donate my hair to be able to make wigs for those that need 🩷

I am super excited about this journey! Watch this space! 😜
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Thank you to my Sponsors

Emma Fitz

2025-03-04 12:23:11

$150

Anonymous

2025-04-05 12:19:29

$109.21

Briar Pearman

2025-04-08 19:35:06

Your such a legend Wifey!!

$106.12

Carl & Nikole

2025-02-27 22:50:34

We are so proud of you # from Carl & Nikole x

$106.12

Leah Smith

2025-02-28 08:58:58

$106.12

Quentin Campbell

2025-03-18 19:16:43

Love ya sis. We will soon be twins!

$106.12

George Campbell

2025-03-14 05:14:57

Here is your dollar love you Dad

$106.12

Troy Fedder

2025-03-12 16:35:04

Wow Mel well done this is an amazing cause.

$106.12

Gabriela Stuart

2025-03-05 09:30:42

Your dedication to this cause is inspiring Mel. Such lovely support of George, go you!

$100

Arthur Spratt

2025-03-03 13:53:57

Wishing you and your family the very best

$93.82

Rob Ferguson

2025-03-24 15:58:02

Awesome work Mel!!

$68.87

Karen Campbell

2025-03-04 14:37:34

You rock babygirl. Love you lots mum

$64.67

Bruce

2025-03-12 19:54:02

$57.30

Erin Westgarth

2025-03-04 10:20:50

Well done Mel, what an amazing effort.

$57.30

Jo White

2025-03-04 11:35:27

$57.30

Bridget

2025-03-04 13:49:53

Mel, you are so brave and an inspiration to us all and we are so proud of you.

$57.30

Charlie Cracknell

2025-03-04 15:40:16

$57.30

Dylan Atherton

2025-03-04 15:46:17

You are amazing Mel ! I'm sure your dad is very proud and I wish him all the best with his condition and recovery

$57.30

Hiral Patel

2025-03-04 17:07:36

Good luck!

$57.30

Karlee Baston

2025-04-13 21:50:22

Beautiful and selfless. A wonderful and brave way yo contribute to so many. Well done!

$57.30

Jake Rogers

2025-03-21 11:43:36

$57.30

Gaye Jacob

2025-03-24 19:42:28

$57.30

Mel Jacob

2025-02-26 07:25:49

$57.30

Cherrie Viloria

2025-02-27 22:27:11

$57.30

Patti Vogan

2025-03-03 08:57:15

An inspiration to all Mel and we are all so proud of you.

$57.30

Stuart

2025-03-03 13:02:14

$57.30

Amy Rae

2025-03-19 10:21:31

So proud of you girl, absolutely inspiring and an incredible cause!

$56.02

Julie H

2025-04-08 16:07:36

Hood luck kiddo

$54.12

Matt Poulter

2025-04-08 08:26:28

Well done Mel!!

$54.12

Carissa Hadfield

2025-02-28 05:01:26

I love you my most beautiful cousin, you are amazing

$54.12

Tina Salarda

2025-02-28 07:59:58

$54.12

Shannon Jacob

2025-03-23 12:53:31

So proud of you babe xx

$54.12

Ebs

2025-03-20 13:42:56

Proud of you

$54.12

Anonymous

2025-03-01 12:43:45

$54.12

Jenn Hayter

2025-04-08 18:48:30

So proud of you MJ! Get it girl xx

$53

Liz Buhmann

2025-03-10 11:40:57

Such a great cause, Wishing you and your family all the best

$53

Hina

2025-03-06 09:43:29

More power to you Mel- bold and beautiful. Wishing the best for you and whanau

$53

Adila M

2025-03-04 15:51:36

$52.92

Evie Taylor

2025-02-28 09:56:27

You got this girl x

$50

Avi Raju

2025-03-06 09:37:04

Good Luck

$50

Shane Davis

2025-03-03 16:08:14

Wishing you and your family the best of luck.

$50

Lorene Cooke

2025-03-03 12:48:06

$30

Kyla Dorian-still

2025-04-08 15:53:36

$30

Belinda King

2025-02-27 22:43:47

I love you, you are amazing, never forget that xxxx

$27.81

Anonymous

2025-03-11 18:04:24

You're amazing Mel. Best wishes to your family.

$27.81

Rasheedha Basheer

2025-03-25 14:55:35

Hugs

$27.81

Cecilia Hermina

2025-03-04 11:00:43

Well done! So inspiring!

$25

Ashlee Dragojlo

2025-03-03 11:46:07

This is so inspiring! You should feel proud of the funds you're raising & the brave move you're taking to shave your hair.

$25

Rebecca Robinson

2025-03-03 13:31:23

$22.58

Katie

2025-03-03 12:41:27

$22.58

Raychele Ackland

2025-03-04 10:50:43

How brave - amazing stuff!

$22.58

C B

2025-02-28 13:12:32

$22.58

Diana

2025-03-14 18:02:10

This is amazing Mel!!! Best of wishes and many blessings for your dad.

$22.58

Danielle Evans And Jeremy Miller

2025-02-28 00:44:29

$22.58

Bec Foss

2025-03-03 12:32:17

Go Mel!

$22.58

Christian Leslie

2025-03-10 12:14:22

$22.58

Davide Rizzo

2025-03-04 16:20:37

$22.58

Kathryn Skok

2025-03-03 13:41:48

Good on you Mel, so brave!

$22.10

Pania

2025-03-04 10:28:46

$20

Charan

2025-03-04 09:00:30

Wishing you and your dad the very best, Mel.

$20

Holly Dent

2025-02-28 23:29:17

$17.16

Joanna Wong

2025-02-28 18:41:27

Thinking of you and your family

$11.65

Olivia Byrne

2025-03-13 13:27:13

$11.65

Yuliya Khvan

2025-03-04 16:03:32

$11.65

Keita Johns

2025-03-03 19:51:45

Amazing effort Mel - Well done!

$10

Shane Jones

2025-03-12 10:25:44

$6.13

Jessica Thambidurai

2025-03-03 12:20:00

$6.13

Anonymous

2025-03-03 12:35:40

$5

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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.  This iconic campaign helps us provide wraparound health services for patients and their families – and powers groundbreaking research and campaigns for change. 

Fuelled by our community of patients, carers, healthcare professionals, researchers, specialists, and supporters just like you, we're committed to achieving our goal of zero lives lost to blood cancer by 2035.