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Help Me make the decision to shave my head for people who don't have that choice

My name is Oliver, I am 16 years old, and I am officially shaving my head to help raise awareness for blood cancer.
Every 26 minutes, another Australian is diagnosed with blood cancer. It is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in the country, and it remains the single greatest cancer threat to Australian children and teenagers. For these families, losing their hair isn't a choice made for a fundraising campaign. Instead, it is an aggressive, sudden reality of life-saving medical treatment.
While these statistics are devastating, our collective response does not have to be. We can actively change the trajectory of this disease. The money we raise together translates directly into tangible support and vital scientific progress.
Here is exactly where your donation goes:
  • $53 provides a newly diagnosed patient with critical emotional support from a dedicated care manager.
  • $80 covers one night of emergency accommodation for a regional family forced to relocate for urban city treatment.
  • $150 funds a full day of laboratory research for a PhD scholar working directly toward a cure.
Every single dollar matters. If you are in a position to give, please click the link below to donate. If you cannot give financially right now, sharing my page with your network is an incredibly powerful way to amplify our reach and expand our impact.

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Oliver Coleman

$87.31

Helen Kubale

$59.20

Garrick Mccamey

Awesome work, Oliver.

$53

Erin Wemyss

$50

Dad

Well done for your cause

$50

Emma Coleman

Go Ollie, such a great cause!

$34.40

Gran

Well done 0llie! Good for you…xxx

$30

Aunty Chan

Buddy, I am so proud of you! Such a selfless act of kindness. Keep doing things that make your heart smile x

$23.33

Leah Kubale

Go Ollie!!

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Jessie

I'm really happy that you've decided to fundraise for this cause and I hope you're proud of yourself for stepping up into this opportunity

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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.