Slater & Xavier Shave for a Cure
Shave for Support – Slater & Xavier
Slater (Left) is shaving his head to support his mum, who is bravely fighting Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
Xavier (Right) is shaving alongside him to support his mate — and he knows firsthand how tough the cancer journey can be, after watching his own mum fight and beat breast cancer.
Slater’s Story
In October 2023, Slater’s mum was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
With favourable genetics, the initial plan was chemotherapy only, offering good odds for long-term remission.
Sadly, in October 2025, the cancer returned. Slater’s mum is now beginning a new chemotherapy regimen at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH), followed by a stem cell transplant at the Royal Brisbane Hospital (RBH).
Throughout their journey, the Leukaemia Foundation has provided incredible emotional support and guidance. This time, the Thompson family will be relying even more on their help during what will be a long stay in Brisbane.
A Family Effort
It’s not just the boys getting involved!
Slater’s brother Braith and Xavier’s sister Edaline are pitching in too — running a book stall at school with the help of their Year 2 classmates to raise funds and awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation.
💙 Every small act of kindness makes a big difference.
Together, we can support families like Slater’s and help the Leukaemia Foundation continue their incredible work.
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Anonymous
2025-10-18 21:39:20
$158.25
Matt Strachan
2025-10-18 18:31:55
$126.62
Greg Benardos
2025-10-23 07:16:49
Great effort boys!! Fighting during adversity is a job for adults and you guys are taking it on first hand. Well done.
$106.12
Pat & Bertha
2025-10-19 08:12:39
Congratulations Slater & Xavier for your selfless contributions to a wonderful cause.
$106.12
Carolyn Thompson
2025-10-18 17:08:27
$106.12
Justin
2025-10-18 15:00:48
Awesome effort lads
$106.12
The Brewster's
2025-10-20 12:49:11
Awesome effort kids! Keep fighting Liesel! X
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Ismar Osmanovic
2025-10-19 11:36:13
Congratulations legends! Well done. Very inspiring! We’re here to cheer and support you on! Aydin, Shari, Lisa, Bo and Ismar
$103.72
Michael And Jane
2025-10-18 15:11:20
Hang in there with the support
$85.48
Gayle Lamping
2025-10-19 10:41:22
What amazing young men you are! Love to Liesel and the whole family.
$85.48
Diane Pratt
2025-10-18 16:10:27
Go team Liesal 👍✌️
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Nicole Neil
2025-10-18 22:16:33
$85.48
Leanne Cronin
2025-10-23 09:51:09
You boys are amazing!
$68.87
Amalia Sukkarieh
2025-10-19 10:25:17
Wonderful work boys. Cancer will be beaten with inspiring young men like you. Love to your your mum💖.
$68.87
Ash Hints
2025-10-19 04:32:48
Amazing work champs! :)
$68.87
Lisa Myatt
2025-10-18 21:19:04
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Annie And Gus Koerbin
2025-10-18 20:46:14
Go boys!!! You are both absolutely awesome!!
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Kelly Spice
2025-10-18 18:28:43
Amazing work boys! 🥰
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Jodie Matthews
2025-10-21 20:10:56
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Jacinda Sharp
2025-10-18 16:59:05
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Diane Van Zelm
2025-10-18 16:01:39
Slater and Xavier. I am sure you will smash your goal. Well done to you both for doing the shave.
$68.87
Joanne Hymus
2025-10-18 21:10:51
$64
Maddison Moffatt
2025-10-19 13:19:29
$64
Josh Meyer
2025-10-20 18:06:17
$57.30
Sally Mitchell
2025-10-20 09:06:44
$57.30
Deb Peter Wilson
2025-10-20 08:53:48
Well done you boys, a great cause.
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Anonymous
2025-10-20 00:31:24
$57.30
Angela Coriat
2025-10-21 15:36:16
Way to go boys!!
$57.30
Peter And Kathy Brewster
2025-10-22 19:05:31
Well done boys. Great work for a great cause for a great woman.
$57.30
Karen Butterworth
2025-10-19 00:34:35
Well done boys
$57.30
Shelley Jensen
2025-10-19 17:08:47
Well done boys.
$57.30
Alli And James Coates
2025-10-19 12:22:06
Well done boys!!
$57.30
Bill
2025-10-18 16:41:40
Fantastic effort!! ❤️
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Lisa Legge
2025-10-20 15:21:25
💕❤️💕
$54.12
The Murphy’s
2025-10-18 23:37:08
Well done Slater and Xavier! We love you Liesel!
$53
Jenni Howlett
2025-10-18 16:02:00
Fantastic job Slater and Xavier! Go Liesel!!
$53
Lisa Park
2025-10-19 12:23:33
Sending big hugs. Well done boys.
$50
Joanne Baker
2025-10-18 22:26:53
I am very happy to support Slater and Xavier and show my support for Liesel’s most recent challenge to rid her of this terrible disease.
$50
Katie Adams
2025-10-18 20:51:11
💛💛💛
$50
Mark Flynn
2025-10-21 19:48:39
Well done lads great effort
$43.60
Keeva Leighton
2025-10-18 21:36:43
Well done boys, This is a cause close to my heart too.
$33.15
Jen, Aydin & Shari
2025-10-18 17:12:12
$33.15
Kylie
2025-10-18 17:07:21
Inspirational boys!
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Riikka Hokkanen
2025-10-18 15:01:18
$33.15
Cath And Paul Wruck
2025-10-19 12:24:00
Great job boys!
$22.58
Kate Forwell
2025-10-18 21:07:49
$22.58
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The World's Greatest Shave is the flagship fundraising initiative of the Leukaemia Foundation. This iconic campaign helps us provide wraparound health services for patients and their families – and powers groundbreaking research and campaigns for change.
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