Robbie H

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Hi, I'm Robbie.

This year, I'm taking part in the World's Greatest Shave for two very important reasons, my little sister Charlotte, and my uncle.

Charlotte was born with an extremely rare genetic bone marrow condition called Diamond-Blackfan Syndrome. Because of this, her body struggles to produce enough red blood cells. She tires easily, grows more slowly than other kids, and faces daily challenges most of us never have to think about.

Her genetic condition doesn't just affect her now, it also leaves her more susceptible to developing blood cancer in the future. In fact, people living with Diamond-Blackfan Syndrome have a significantly higher lifetime risk of cancer. That's something no family is ever prepared to hear.

On top of that, Charlotte was born with six holes in her heart and spent the first six months of her life in hospital. I didn't get to hold her until she was 2 months old, something most siblings get to do straight away.

At the same time, my uncle is fighting his own battle with leukaemia. Treatment is tough, but he's facing it with incredible strength and determination.

Watching two people I love face blood-related illnesses has shown me just how important research, treatment and support really are. The Leukaemia Foundation helps families navigating hospital stays, treatment plan, uncertainty and hope, and that's why this cause means so much to me.

So I'm shaving my head.

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Your Impact

Help me earn the Transportation badge. That's enough to provide a month of free transport for people who are too ill to drive after chemotherapy treatment.

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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.

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Wednesday 4th Mar
Thank you all for donating, I'm so exited that I've made my first $100 and that it will all go to a good cause
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Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Artisan Underwriting

$158.25

Ryan Harvey

$106.12

Diane And Brendan Butler

$106.12

James And Angela

So proud of you Robbie

$106.12

Elevate Insurance Broking

great work Robbie!

$106.12

Catherine E

Good on you 👍

$85.48

Cassandra Gibson

Well Done Robbie

$68.87

The Wallace Family

$68.87

Fred Lenz

$64.67

Caitlyn Chen

$57.30

Tasha Saunders

Proud of you!

$57.30

Nanna & Granda

$54.12

Julie And Robbie

What an amazing thing to do for others, fantastic!

$22.58

G & T Gibson

Thankyou Robbie🥰👍

$11.41

Tate Morgan

Great job Robbie

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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.