Lopping my Locks for Leukemia
I was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer 30 years ago.
This is my 3rd shave, I have participated in the Worlds Greatest Shave every 10 years.
Right now, over 170,000 Australians are facing the devastating impact of blood cancer, and 17 lose their life every single day.
That’s why I’m taking on the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave. By donating to my page, you’ll help me raise funds and awareness for blood cancer, and fuel life-changing research projects and support services for patients and their families.
Any amount – big or small – will make a real, tangible difference.
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Your Impact
Help me earn the Financial Support badge. That's enough to help 75 families who are struggling financially with expenses like hospital parking and groceries
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Wrap Around Care
Raised $50,000
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Research Outcomes
Raised $25,000
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Clinical Trial
Raised $10,000
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Financial Support
Raised $7500
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Discovery
Raised $4800
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Transportation
Raised $2500
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Personalised Treatment
Raised $1000
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Place to Stay
Raised $560
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Helping Hand
Raised $250
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Lab Equipment
Raised $53
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Off the Mark
Raised $1
I’m $1,922 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate nowMy Achievements
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.
I’m $4040 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.
Donate now
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Anonymous
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Ryan Pillay
Mum, may the Lord always Bless you & Keep you. ❤️ Ryan
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Anonymous
You are an inspiration to all
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Annette
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Mala Naiker
What a beautiful thing to do. Wishing you all the best in your fundraising.
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Veena Pillay
You are going to do well and be blessed.
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Goody
Well done Vano
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Eileen Tapia
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Tala
Praise God for his healing upon you my beautiful sister in Christ. What a great way to be able to be a blessing to others and share the good news of Jesus. ❤️ Love you
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Nathann
Proud of your sacrifice
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Jay Billimoria
Hi Vano, You are doing a great work for the Leukaemia Foundation. Keep up the good work.
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Bianca & Kurtis
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Sash Pillai
Well done. Proud of you.
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Sabina Blacklaws
Your such an inspiration Vano 😊Thank you for the opportunity to be involved in such an important cause x
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Jayan Govender
$100
Vano Pillay
30 years I am a cancer survivor. Forever grateful to be Blessed beyond measure. All by the grace of God, family & friends.
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Reesen
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Kerina Pithie
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Kim Lai
Well done Vano! You look so radiant without hair.
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Anonymous
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Katarina Y
Incredible woman!!!
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Rachel Farrell
Looking incredible Vano! very inspiring
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Denise Fallon
You look amazing. So inspiring to just shave your hair for a worthy cause.
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Anonymous
Proud of you Vano, you are truly an inspiration!
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Cayla Fitzgerald
What an incredible cause, very inspiring xx
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Rhia
You're an inspiration to all xx
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Sadhna Sharma
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Maria Holloway
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Zena Yansaneh
Awesome Job Vano
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Kha Huynh
You are wonderful in so many ways and this is another amazing thing you're doing for others. Wishing you all the best. Locks of Love.
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Beena Viswanathan
You are amazing.and fighter. Well done for raising the fund
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Irma Bartlett
What an amazing thing that you do, hope you reach the goal xxx
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Wai Tam
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Crystal Pegg
So proud of you Vano!
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Quyen Khuu
What an incredible thing you’re doing for the World’s Greatest Shave. After everything you went through years ago, it’s amazing to see you now helping raise awareness and funds for people facing Leukaemia!
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Maria Warren
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Georgia Galvin
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Shalini Nataraj Hansen
Well done Vano!
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Summer Chan
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Anonymous
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Leesa
Such an honour to watch you bravely shave your head today!
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Sandra Waaka
30 years cancer free, Praise God 🙏❤️😘 Proud of you Vano.
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Shalini M
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Debbie Grace
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Lisa Mcbeath
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Ben Fulwood
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Claudia Vk
All the best Vano!
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Zachary Tebbutt
Amazing effort Vano, you’re an incredible inspiration!
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Sonya Madison-hanlon
So happy to support you Vano.
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Gloria Zammit
You're amazing Vano and very brave. You have a beautiful heart 😍
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Ashley Morgan
This is excellent, Vano. I'm really encouraged by you doing this.
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Ashleigh Allso-toal
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Nikita Poonan
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Thigee P
Well done Vano
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Melodie Garside
Thank you
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Anonymous
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Shae
You are amazing Vano
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Gabrielle Halley
Good on you Vano. Do hope you reach your target. God bless you in this endeavour.
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Veronica Kerwan
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Larissa Telley
I remember the first time you did this. 3 and stronger than ever!
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Nivedika Suri
You’re very strong and the sweetest. Thank you so much 🥰 I truly appreciate all the ways you make our community better. All the very best and thank you 🙏🏻
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Carol Renotte
Good on you Vano! Great cause! xo
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Victoria
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Yulia Gunawan
May the hands of our Lord Jesus be with you all through your life’s journey Vano. God bless you with His unfailing love.
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Millie Lohr
Well done on organising the event and bringing the conversation to the forefront. Such bravery
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Anonymous
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Igor Lukacevic
Amazing work Vano!
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m H
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Milica D
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Sharon Martin
Amazing caiec
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Brett Seymour
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Natividad Spowart
Hi Vano Your fundraising for this worthwhile cause is commendable. It’s not an easy decision to shave your head especially with beautiful locks such as yours. Wishing you the very best in this great event and in the future.
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Anonymous
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Hayley Williams
I remember the last time you did this and am looking forward to supporting you again this time around.
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Anonymous
Amazing achievement and contribution to the cause Vano
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Anonymous
Your courage in shaving your hair to support the Leukaemia Foundation is truly inspiring. Your generosity will help so many people. You should be incredibly proud.
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Anonymous
Amazing work you are doing raising awareness!
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Michelle Perez
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Gina Bae
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Anonymous
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Courtney Russell
Inspirational!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Siobhan S
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Siobhan S
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Anonymous
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Sim L
So strong and wonderful of you! A great great cause
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Florence Nkala
Vano you are an incredible lady blessed a Gold heart ♥️ Inspite of that, God is walking with you and carrying you all the time. You are blessed 🙏🏿♥️❤️🩹
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Anonymous
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Dee
Goodluck! - Dee
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.
