Virginia Riley

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Help me take a stand against blood cancer

Right now, over 150,000 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 Transportation badge. That's enough to provide a month of free transport for people who are too ill to drive after chemotherapy treatment.

I’m $301 away from my next impact milestone. Please help me reach it.

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My 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.

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5.1.2026

Monday 5th Jan
And just like that, it all done and dusted.
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5.1.2026

Monday 5th Jan
Getting real now. There's no going back. ✂️ 💇‍♀️
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5.1.2026

Monday 5th Jan
Pony tails cut off.
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5.1.2026

Monday 5th Jan
Some funny photos before the big event 😁
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Well, I did it ✂️ 💇‍♀️

Monday 5th Jan
After 3 months,  I finally did the shave for those going through cancer treatment. 
Thank you so much everyone for your very kind and generous support and donations. 
A big shout out to our beautiful grandsons Joshua and Jackson for helping with the cut.
Thank you to our amazing son, Ben, and beautiful daughter-in-law,  Angela for the photos and videos. 
Without you all,  this awesome event couldn't have taken place. 
People say that I'm so brave for shaving, it's absolutely nothing compared to those going through cancer treatment. 
My hair will grow back. 
xo 😘 
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3 Days To Go 😀

Friday 2nd Jan
Good morning my beautiful family and friends 🧡 

I hope you've had a lovely new year 🥳 🎉 🪅 

Just a reminder,  that I'm doing the Shave for a Cure this coming Monday. 
This is to raise funds for people going through blood cancer 🙏 and their families going through Leukaemia treatment. 

We have raised just under $2,000 to date.
Any donations over $2 are a tax deduction. 
Please donate if you can,  or share this post. 
Thank you 💜 

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far. 
It's very much appreciated ☺️ 

I'm going to make a pledge.
If we receive $3,000 in donations by Monday morning,  I will Shave all of my hair off.
I was currently going to leave 4cm of hair.

My beautiful grandsons are going to help with the shave,  along with 
Cut It Out Hair Design Oran Park 

Thank you for listening to me go on about this amazing cause 💕 for the last 3 months. 
I think you can sponsor me for about a week after the shave.

I hope you all have an awesome day today 😊 
✂️ 💇‍♀️
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5 weeks later

Tuesday 18th Nov
5 weeks ago,  I decided to take part in the Shave for a Cure for the Leukaemia Foundation. 
Thank you so much to everyone who has helped so far. You're all so generous 💕 
Not long to go until the big day. 
I'm starting to feel really excited for the event to help others going through cancer treatment. 
Thank you,  Virginia xo
✂️ 💇‍♂️ 
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Thank you everyone.

Friday 7th Nov
Hi everyone, this is a letter received from the Leukaemia Foundation. Thank you so much for all of your very generous donations. xo
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Thank you everyone 03..2025

Monday 3rd Nov

Good morning my beautiful family and friends 🧡
This is the QR code for if you would like to donate to The Leukaemia Foundation.
They do so much to help and support cancer patients and their families. 🙏

Donations of $2 and above are a tax deduction, and are very much appreciated 💐

Thank you so much 💓 to everyone who has sponsored me so far.  💜
You are all super amazing, and extremely generous. 🤩

We are currently at $1,687.
🥳 🎉 🪅 🎊

My shave is on Monday 5th of January. (Just over 2 months away) 😲

Cut it out Hair Design has kindly offered to take part with the event.
✂️ 💇‍♀️

Thank you all.
Sending so much love to everyone.
❤️ 💙 💜 xo 😘 

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Thank you sooo much

Friday 24th Oct
Thank you so much to all of my sponsors. 
I can't believe in such a short time, we've gone 50% over my target. 
I'm extremely grateful to you all.
I can't wait to receive my t-shirt,  and start wearing it out.
I'm really getting excited for THE big day,  on January 5th 2026.
BRING IT ON.
✂️ 💇‍♀️ 
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My Shave for a Cure 05.01.2026

Friday 3rd Oct
Hello,  I'm doing the Shave for a Cure on January 5th 2025.
It's my 3rd time 
First being in 2010, then I did the colour in 2017.
The Leukaemia Foundation do so much to help patients with blood cancer (Leukaemia) and their families to make their journey a little less stressful. 

My hair is quite long, and will be even longer in 3 months when I actually do the shave. 
I'll update photos along the way, along with videos and photos of the actual event. 

Please donate with you can to this very worthy cause. 
Even donations of $2 is a tax deduction. 
Please share my post too.
Any help with my journey,  to help others is very much appreciated. 
Thank you,  Virginia x 
✂️ 💇‍♀️ 
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Thank you to my Sponsors

$515.50

Cut It Out Hair Design

We look forward to helping you with your fundraising goals xxx

$158.25

Ian Lambert

A worthy cause indeed.

$150

Ros Coghlan

Well done Virginia🌻🌻

$106.12

Michelle Doran

You are such an amazing lady. Love you xx

$100

Jennif Coghlan

Well done Virginia

$100

Lesley Heath

Good luck!

$85.48

Karen Kelly

Goodluck beautiful

$85.48

Shane Fulmer

$68.87

Shane

$68.87

Debbie Balderston

Proud of you sis Much love

$68.87

Denise Gualtieri

Good on you Virginia 👍

$57.30

Brett Jack

$57.30

Darwin Mel

Good on you, Virginia!

$57.30

Grandpa

Way To Go

$57.30

Nancy Cassidy

So proud of you Sis. 🥰

$57.30

Leonie Podobny

Love you petal

$54.12

Bianca

Well done on doing this again.

$50

Tanya Allen

Thank you for caring and doing this to help raise money to fund a cure for cancer, your the best, Tanya and Shayne 🙏

$47.70

Christopher Heath

Congratulations raising $2000!

$33.15

Rosemarie Lavorato

What an awesome thing you are doing! x

$33.15

Amanda Thornton

Go Virginia.

$33.15

Virginia Riley

$22.58

Anonymous

You’re the best! 🩵🧡🩷💚

$22.58

Debbie Graham

Awesome job girlfriend

$22.10

Eve Farkas

$22.10

Blake Heath

$20

Monique Carter

Congratulations on such an incredibly selfless act. Shaving your head and raising money for the Leukaemia Foundation takes real courage and compassion. You should be so proud of the difference you’re making 🤍

$11.65

Stella Brophy

Well done my friend xx

$11.65

Glenn Taylor

Thanks Virginia, you're THE best. :)

$11.65

Anonymous

good job

$6.01

Grandpa Riley

$3.55

Grandpa Riley

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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.