Help me take a stand against blood cancer
Multiple Myeloma is a blood cancer which has no cure yet. Treatments are improving to extend life - radiation and chemo. But no cure. Mum lived with it for 18 years - after being given 3 years. We were grateful for that.
Thank you so much for your support. To clarify - I'll be shaving my beard. My face has only seen the light of day twice in the last 30 years. I've been challenged to also colour it before it goes. So I'll post a photo post colour - and walk around for at least 1 day before the shave.
Update: We have locked in a day - two days actually. Monday April 21st in the evening - beard colour. Tuesday April 22nd evening - beard gets shaved. I'll post photos.
I am hoping the shave doesn't reveal a coloured chin!
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David Brighten
Excellent cause Richard :)
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Janet Rogers
Are you going to shave your beard as well
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Well done for a wonderful cause. God bless!
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Leslie Clinch
An extra $25 if you colour your beard purple,and come into the office.... you can shave it off after that. :)
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Good on you! You may need to get a new ID afterwards 🤣
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Good luck Richard.
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You're a good one Richard Rogers! <3
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