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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Southern Cross Sheds
2025-11-17 13:15:26
$263.75
Pet
2025-11-15 12:06:48
For his Mum, Slater stands so tall, Shaving his head- giving his all. Beside him Xavier shaves his too. Two loyal mates, strong , proud and true. Hair may fall, but love stays bright. Two young heroes, filled with light. #SlaterandXav#Legends#Love
$158.25
Anonymous
2025-10-18 21:39:20
$158.25
Rhys Jones
2025-11-21 15:23:59
Good on ya lads
$158.25
Matt Strachan
2025-10-18 18:31:55
$126.62
Justin
2025-10-18 15:00:48
Awesome effort lads
$106.12
Phil And Liz
2025-11-17 19:19:52
Well done Slater. Thinking of your mum
$106.12
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
The Brewster's
2025-10-20 12:49:11
Awesome effort kids! Keep fighting Liesel! X
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Robyn Wells
2025-11-17 20:33:25
great effort
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Kim Brown
2025-11-22 10:54:46
Well done boys! So proud of you both
$106.12
Carolyn Thompson
2025-10-18 17:08:27
$106.12
Pat & Bertha
2025-10-19 08:12:39
Congratulations Slater & Xavier for your selfless contributions to a wonderful cause.
$106.12
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
Gayle Lamping
2025-10-19 10:41:22
What amazing young men you are! Love to Liesel and the whole family.
$85.48
Nicole Neil
2025-10-18 22:16:33
$85.48
Diane Pratt
2025-10-18 16:10:27
Go team Liesal 👍✌️
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Michael And Jane
2025-10-18 15:11:20
Hang in there with the support
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Lisa Myatt
2025-10-18 21:19:04
$68.87
Jacinda Sharp
2025-10-18 16:59:05
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Jodie Matthews
2025-10-21 20:10:56
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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
Kelly Spice
2025-10-18 18:28:43
Amazing work boys! 🥰
$68.87
Ash Hints
2025-10-19 04:32:48
Amazing work champs! :)
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Leanne Cronin
2025-10-23 09:51:09
You boys are amazing!
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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
Annie And Gus Koerbin
2025-10-18 20:46:14
Go boys!!! You are both absolutely awesome!!
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Bowman Family
2025-11-02 13:48:20
Go Slater and Xavier 💛💛
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Maddison Moffatt
2025-10-19 13:19:29
$64
Joanne Hymus
2025-10-18 21:10:51
$64
Peter And Kathy Brewster
2025-10-22 19:05:31
Well done boys. Great work for a great cause for a great woman.
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Anonymous
2025-11-07 15:09:38
$57.30
Angela Coriat
2025-10-21 15:36:16
Way to go boys!!
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Deb Peter Wilson
2025-10-20 08:53:48
Well done you boys, a great cause.
$57.30
Josh Meyer
2025-10-20 18:06:17
$57.30
Bill
2025-10-18 16:41:40
Fantastic effort!! ❤️
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Anonymous
2025-10-20 00:31:24
$57.30
Karen Butterworth
2025-10-19 00:34:35
Well done boys
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Marcus Law
2025-11-22 06:28:27
Amazing effort legends. Mum will be so proud.
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Alli And James Coates
2025-10-19 12:22:06
Well done boys!!
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Shelley Jensen
2025-10-19 17:08:47
Well done boys.
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Sally Mitchell
2025-10-20 09:06:44
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Lisa Legge
2025-10-20 15:21:25
💕❤️💕
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Tianah Campbell
2025-10-26 22:18:14
Sending you guys all my love, strength, and prayers. Keep fighting, keep believing, and know that brighter days are ahead.
$54.12
Kerri Johnston
2025-11-17 19:35:10
👍
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Harley Wellstead
2025-11-21 16:27:17
$54.12
Jenni Howlett
2025-10-18 16:02:00
Fantastic job Slater and Xavier! Go Liesel!!
$53
The Murphy’s
2025-10-18 23:37:08
Well done Slater and Xavier! We love you Liesel!
$53
Declan Kerlett
2025-11-02 22:13:25
$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
💛💛💛
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Mark Flynn
2025-10-21 19:48:39
Well done lads great effort
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Kylie
2025-11-13 16:10:23
Well done boys!
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Riikka Hokkanen
2025-10-18 15:01:18
$33.15
Keeva Leighton
2025-10-18 21:36:43
Well done boys, This is a cause close to my heart too.
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Jen, Aydin & Shari
2025-10-18 17:12:12
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Kylie
2025-10-18 17:07:21
Inspirational boys!
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Tasleigh Palmer
2025-11-22 11:33:30
Looking good boys!!!
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Cath And Paul Wruck
2025-10-19 12:24:00
Great job boys!
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Anonymous
2025-11-21 16:18:23
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Kate Forwell
2025-10-18 21:07:49
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Linda Bauer
2025-11-21 18:05:59
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Hayley O'sullivan
2025-11-25 21:43:29
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2025-11-22 12:10:40
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2025-10-29 16:23:55
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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.
