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
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!
Thanks for having your say
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Your Impact
Help me earn the Financial Support badge. That's enough to help 75 families who are struggling financially with expenses like hospital parking and groceries
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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 $1,014 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
$350
Dom Clemente
$336.55
Anonymous
🦊
$158.25
Tori, Shaun, Kenadie
$158.25
Andrew Veitch
$158.25
Rosalie Wilkie
$109.21
Zac And Kayla Rocca
Goal complete, good work! 👏
$106.12
Anonymous
Nice work Oakley, love it!
$106.12
Abigail
I’ll miss your Goldilocks…
$106.12
Marty Jovic
$106.12
Alyssa Wiley
Nice work !
$106.12
Matthew Tutu
Exceeding goals, as per usual
$106.12
Marc De Palo
$100
Peter Staniszewski
$100
Fabio Ganter
$100
Christa Ray
Amazing work Oakley!!! Incredible cause.
$100
Leon, Lou & Freya
Stay golden pony boy
$85.48
Doug Ellinger
Well done, mate. So disappointed I won’t get to see the haircut!
$85.48
M F
$85.48
Alex Micallef-jones
Good job Oakley - great cause
$85.48
Bianca Degennaro
Amazing cause Oakley!
$85.48
Chris Battle
$80
Anthony De Palma
Great work cugine! Sad to see the long locks go.
$68.87
Mgg
$68.87
George S
Great stuff mate! Legend!
$68.87
Nina Rey
$68.87
Delinda Lau
$68.87
Anonymous
$68.87
Will Kimak
$68.87
Khate Dp
Happy to support such a meaningful cause!
$68.87
Lauren Efman
$68.87
Anonymous
All the best with the fundraising campaign Oakley!
$64.67
Emma Bedford
Can't wait to see the blonde, and the then the new cut! Well done.
$64.67
Anita Mills
Proud of you Oaks Love Ma xx
$64.67
Val V
Well done Oakley, great to see you raise so much money!
$64.67
H B
Here you go pretty boy
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Michael Davies
$64
Olympia
Bring on the blonde!!
$64
Julian Mccarthy
Great work mate.
$60
Akshay
Oakely your long locks suited you but a great cause!
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Ma
Soooooo proud of what you are doing x
$57.30
Nina L
Such a great cause... can't wait to see the blond!
$57.30
Sophia Wilson
Love how far you have gone with your hair for such a great cause!
$57.30
Sally Watt
Amazing work Oakley!
$57.30
Hannah Moloney
Well done Oakley! What a fantastic cause!
$57.30
Debra Hackett
$57.30
Eva
Been there done that and it’s a great way to help!! Good on you!!!
$57.30
Jacob Wisdom
$57.30
Blake Gray
$57.30
Tram Le
$57.30
Tapz Elise
You legend Oaks!
$56.02
Sue Tritt
Love the locks but looking forward to seeing the new look
$55
Grace Tumeth
$54.12
Jo Infante
$54.12
Chris Wilson
$54.12
Simon And Natalie Caruso
Congratulations mate and well done for a good cause.
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Aedan
$54.12
Kristina (ktris) Travers
$54.12
Mel Dempsey
The blonde is a vibe, I love it! 😆 well done on your fundraising efforts!!!
$54.12
The Tropeano’s
Finally shaving that hair! Well done for getting this far! ❤️ the Tropeano’s
$53
Seb Attard
$53
Rachel Farren
Well done Oaks, such a good cause! Can't wait for the bleached look to go :)
$52.92
Yana
$52.92
Richie Regi
$52.92
Progressivebjj
Youre the man, Big O. One of the best❤️👊
$52.92
Joel Kilgour
This is legendary Oaks, such a great cause. Love your work.
$50
The Sgoutas'
Well done Oaks! 👏
$50
Jamie And Jasmina
$50
Suzie Cionci
I do like the hair long but it will grow 🤔 good cause
$50
Taliya And Paul Lukeman
$50
Jarred E
$50
Russell Corr
Good work mate 💪🏻
$50
Dan And Sarah
$50
Bronte Bown
It was the blonde hair for me 😂 great cause to be raising money for
$50
Kashmin Abeyratbe
This is such a great cause, well done and all the best on reaching your goal!
$43.60
Brendan Green
$40
Nathan Eccleston
Great work Big O!! ❤️
$33.15
Mel
$30
Wy
Good cause, all the best!
$30
Ben Eccleston
You’re a good man Big-O
$27.81
Sam Campbell
$27.81
Ria Retsas
$27.81
Hasto
Yeah boiiiiii!
$27.81
Ale
$26.47
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.
$25
Luca D’alessandro
$22.58
Anonymous
Well done, Oakley. Good cause. You are amazing!
$22.58
Mel Barone
$22.58
Mark Mc
Top work big unit!!
$22.58
Brad Cooke
Good on you brother
$22.58
Debbie Lukeman
$22.58
Kiara Jones
Shall we shave your eyebrows off too? ;-)
$22.58
Kristie Hokin
Big respect for putting your head where your heart is!
$22.58
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.
$22.58
Josh Palamaris
$22.58
Lucy Ogrady
Great cause Fabio! :-)
$22.58
Pev
$20
Lyndal Fisher
Good one Oaks! We'll miss the hair tho :P
$20
Travis Spencer
Good work Oak
$17.16
Jordan Ebert
A great man with a great cause!
$6.13
Jesse Romano
A great bloke and a great cause!
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.
