Oakley Abela

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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

For those of you who aren't aware, I've gone from regular fades to luscious locks over the past 18mo not just to experience being able to flick my hair in the wind but to give back to a cause that's extremely close to my heart - contributing to putting a stop to cancer!

Unfortunately this is something that has had a profound impact on my life (losing my Da in 2015 and having friends diagonised in 2020 & 2024) and right now, over 150,000 Australians are facing the devastating impact of blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every single day - which is 17 too many....

That’s why I’m seeking your support while I shave my head down to the bone and take on the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave on 28 February. 

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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T H A N K Y O U

Monday 2nd Mar
While I don't think it truly expresses what I want to say, I do want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single person who donated, supported or shared a vulnerable conversation with me up to the culmination of this journey! 

I'm extremely humbled and proud of the support received and amount raised which goes to show what I always knew, I have a truly amazing circle of people around me - evident also by the fact you all care as deeply as I do about putting a stop to this terrible thing called cancer! 

Although I won't be growing my hair out anytime soon (I know a few will be as disappointed as others are happy to hear that haha) I really hope that this goes a long way for all those currently battling this disease and provides them with a laugh and some courage along the way.

Special shout-out to my dear friend Marc at Rocafellas Barber Studio (Gawler Place, ADL) for being the one host the event and do the honours of taking it all off! 

Much love. 

Oakley
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The Finished Product

Monday 2nd Mar
What a journey! As they say in one of the all time classics (the Wanderers), 'Don't mess with tha baldies!' :P
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The Skullet

Monday 2nd Mar
Also couldn't resist experiencing this amazing piece of Australian culture...
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Hulkamania

Monday 2nd Mar
Would've been rude not to pay homage to a childhood hero...
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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Dom Clemente

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Anonymous

🦊

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Andrew Veitch

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Rosalie Wilkie

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Tori, Shaun, Kenadie

$109.21

Zac And Kayla Rocca

Goal complete, good work! 👏

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Alyssa Wiley

Nice work !

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Anonymous

Nice work Oakley, love it!

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Marty Jovic

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Matthew Tutu

Exceeding goals, as per usual

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Abigail

I’ll miss your Goldilocks…

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Marc De Palo

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Peter Staniszewski

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Christa Ray

Amazing work Oakley!!! Incredible cause.

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Leon, Lou & Freya

Stay golden pony boy

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Fabio Ganter

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Chris Battle

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M F

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Doug Ellinger

Well done, mate. So disappointed I won’t get to see the haircut!

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Bianca Degennaro

Amazing cause Oakley!

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Anthony De Palma

Great work cugine! Sad to see the long locks go.

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Khate Dp

Happy to support such a meaningful cause!

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Lauren Efman

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Mgg

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George S

Great stuff mate! Legend!

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Nina Rey

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Anonymous

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Delinda Lau

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Anonymous

All the best with the fundraising campaign Oakley!

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Will Kimak

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H B

Here you go pretty boy

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Emma Bedford

Can't wait to see the blonde, and the then the new cut! Well done.

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Anita Mills

Proud of you Oaks Love Ma xx

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Val V

Well done Oakley, great to see you raise so much money!

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Julian Mccarthy

Great work mate.

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Olympia

Bring on the blonde!!

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Michael Davies

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Akshay

Oakely your long locks suited you but a great cause!

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Ma

Soooooo proud of what you are doing x

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Blake Gray

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Tapz Elise

You legend Oaks!

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Tram Le

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Jacob Wisdom

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Debra Hackett

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Sophia Wilson

Love how far you have gone with your hair for such a great cause!

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Nina L

Such a great cause... can't wait to see the blond!

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Eva

Been there done that and it’s a great way to help!! Good on you!!!

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Hannah Moloney

Well done Oakley! What a fantastic cause!

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Sally Watt

Amazing work Oakley!

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Sue Tritt

Love the locks but looking forward to seeing the new look

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Grace Tumeth

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Jo Infante

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The Tropeano’s

Finally shaving that hair! Well done for getting this far! ❤️ the Tropeano’s

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Mel Dempsey

The blonde is a vibe, I love it! 😆 well done on your fundraising efforts!!!

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Chris Wilson

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Aedan

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Simon And Natalie Caruso

Congratulations mate and well done for a good cause.

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Kristina (ktris) Travers

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Rachel Farren

Well done Oaks, such a good cause! Can't wait for the bleached look to go :)

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Seb Attard

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Richie Regi

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Yana

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Joel Kilgour

This is legendary Oaks, such a great cause. Love your work.

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Progressivebjj

Youre the man, Big O. One of the best❤️👊

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Bronte Bown

It was the blonde hair for me 😂 great cause to be raising money for

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Jamie And Jasmina

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The Sgoutas'

Well done Oaks! 👏

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Taliya And Paul Lukeman

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Suzie Cionci

I do like the hair long but it will grow 🤔 good cause

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Jarred E

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Kashmin Abeyratbe

This is such a great cause, well done and all the best on reaching your goal!

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Dan And Sarah

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Russell Corr

Good work mate 💪🏻

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Brendan Green

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Nathan Eccleston

Great work Big O!! ❤️

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Mel

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Ben Eccleston

You’re a good man Big-O

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Wy

Good cause, all the best!

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Ale

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Ria Retsas

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Hasto

Yeah boiiiiii!

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Sam Campbell

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Benjamin Charles

As a proud homosexual man, we need to cure testicular cancer to keep all the dicks hard so I can lick them all.

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Luca D’alessandro

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Kristie Hokin

Big respect for putting your head where your heart is!

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Debbie Lukeman

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Brad Cooke

Good on you brother

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Mark Mc

Top work big unit!!

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Mel Barone

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Anonymous

Well done, Oakley. Good cause. You are amazing!

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Nick Piro

I know the impact of cancer having lost two testicles myself. The result of low test has caused me to rely on wrist locks and toe holds. Although too late for me, this donation will help stop wristlocks.

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Lucy Ogrady

Great cause Fabio! :-)

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Pev

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Kiara Jones

Shall we shave your eyebrows off too? ;-)

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Josh Palamaris

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Lyndal Fisher

Good one Oaks! We'll miss the hair tho :P

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Travis Spencer

Good work Oak

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Jordan Ebert

A great man with a great cause!

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Jesse Romano

A great bloke and a great cause!

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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.